James Gregory (Greg) Williams
Easley,SC
Summary
Enthusiastic business leader with dynamic experience planning, leading and improving activities to support successful business operations. Strategic in developing policies, managing staff and developing new revenue streams. Focused on motivating staff and working with diverse personality types to drive improvements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Green Wave Landscape
Greenville, United States
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Area Manager
Southern Landscape & Design
North Charleston, SC
11.2015 - 12.2018
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
- Increased profits through effective sales training, troubleshooting P&L areas and training new managers on web-based collecting system and key sales tactics.
- Oversaw budget planning, strategy development, community outreach for organization.
Project Manager
Greenwood Commercial Construction
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2010 - 11.2015
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed Commercial projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Generated new business through proactive strategies such as network and cold calling.
- Enhanced operational and team practices to optimize project development.
- Assessed vendors to confirm business and labor practices aligned with company standards.
- Networked with prospects to increase business revenue and facilitate customer acquisition.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR12.1995
Associate of Science -
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC06.1992
High School Diploma -
Eastside High School
Taylors, SC06.1991
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Leadership
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Board Oversight
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Annual Planning
- Portfolio Management
- Change and Growth Management
- Integrity and Transparency
- Advertising Initiatives
- Business Consulting
- Commercial Maintenance
- Strategic Networking
Timeline
Owner
Green Wave Landscape
01.2019 - 03.2022
Area Manager
Southern Landscape & Design
11.2015 - 12.2018
Project Manager
Greenwood Commercial Construction
06.2010 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science -
University of Oregon
Associate of Science -
Greenville Technical College
High School Diploma -
Eastside High School
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