James Burkholder

President of Operations

YardWorks, Inc.

04.2003 - Current

Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
Acquired space for renovations, planning and office expansion and handled overall project management.
Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
Increased workflow by analyzing data and maximizing opportunities for improved productivity across several areas.
Supported project management team for optimal performance.
Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting brand, and building rapport with prospects.
Cultivated long-term relationships through focused effort on customer's unique needs and finding best solutions.
Managed and organized internal communication to hold staff accountable to priorities.
Established clear and competitive goals, growth roadmaps, and strategic business plans.
Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.