Harrold "Bart" Meador
Greenville,TX
Summary
Skilled Executive with 45 years of business development and strategic planning expertise. Adept at implementing improvements to optimize efficiency in business operations. Highly skilled in process optimization, franchise consulting and all areas of operations, and administrative processes
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Vice President of Operations
PuroSystems LLC
12.2012 - 07.2024
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by implementing best practices and fostering a culture of accountability within the organization.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive business growth, resulting in higher revenues and market share expansion.
- Championed innovation by encouraging cross-functional teams to pursue creative solutions to complex challenges.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team members on long-term strategic planning that ensured sustainable success for the company.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, leading by example to drive operational excellence across the organization.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing new strategies and streamlining operations.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Presented and discussed strategy and initiative progress with senior business leaders.
- Optimized budgeting processes for greater transparency and control over financial resources, resulting in more informed decisionmaking.
- Drove corporate revenue by creating strategies that fit perfectly with company's vision and mission.
- Restructured [Type] department to reduce overhead and improve overall efficiency.
Business Development Manager
ServiceMaster Clean
12.1998 - 11.2012
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff members.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing process reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and open channels of communication.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely resolution of escalated issues and proactive communication on product updates.
- Established and maintained operational standards for 45+ locations.
- Streamlined operational processes for increased efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Developed and executed successful business plans that resulted in improved market share and profitability within the region.
- Managed P&L to decrease discrepancies and retain timely and under-budget project completion.
- Evaluated competitor strategies to identify industry trends and gather market intelligence, informing strategic decision-making processes.
- Launched over65 new franchise locations through effective management of property acquisitions and financial planning.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
- Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
Owner
ServiceMaster of Greenville
07.1995 - 12.1998
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating monthly operational and sales reports.
- Proactively identified areas of risk within the organization implemented necessary safeguards mitigating any potential negative impact on the business.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Education
No Degree - Digital Media
Paris Jr. College
Paris TXHigh School Diploma -
Greenville High School
Greenville, TXSkills
- Strategic leadership
- Policies and Procedures
- Operational Excellence
- KPI Tracking
- Business Development
- Organizational Development
- Process Improvements
- Strategic plans
- Customer Support
- Financial Management
- Operations Management
- Financial Reporting
Certification
- IICRC Certified Water Restoration Technician, Commercial Drying Technician, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician and Applied Structural Drying Technician
- Quickbooks Online and Desktop Certified User
- Quickbooks Online and Desktop Certified Trainer - In progress currently.
Additional Information
I hold myself to the highest standards of professionalism, believing first and foremost that honesty is the best policy. I treat everyone with respect and enjoy overcoming challenges that come along with every job. I am a hardworking professional who wants to do the best job I can to help accomplish the companies goals, as well as my own personal goals.
Timeline
Senior Vice President of Operations
PuroSystems LLC
12.2012 - 07.2024
Business Development Manager
ServiceMaster Clean
12.1998 - 11.2012
Owner
ServiceMaster of Greenville
07.1995 - 12.1998
No Degree - Digital Media
Paris Jr. College
High School Diploma -
Greenville High School
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