Jesus De La Cruz
Dallas,TX
Summary
Accomplished Small Business Owner with a proven track record in hardscape design and business operations leadership. Expert in cost control, staffing, and planning, with significant achievements in launching new ventures and driving business growth. Skilled in negotiation and staff development, with a history of success at DLC Hardscapes and Firefly Landscapes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
DLC Hardscapes
Fort Worth, Texas
02.2024 - Current
- Managed staff recruitment, hiring, training, and development.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure advantageous terms.
- Managed daily operations, including inventory control, vendor negotiations, and product pricing.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Invested in technology and systems to support business growth and improve operational capabilities.
Project Manager
Firefly Landscapes
Northlake , Texas
03.2019 - 11.2023
- Coordinated and organized materials required for every project.
- Provided guidance enabling employees to successfully complete projects independently.
- Completed tasks involving various materials such as stone, brick, and concrete.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
Mason Apprentice
stone & brick specialist
Fort Worth, TX
09.2010 - 03.2019
- Procured and prepared supplies necessary for various projects.
- Measured and cut materials as required.
- Prepared mortar from raw materials with precision.
- Restored property entirely upon project completion.
- Refined woodwork abilities to support structural tasks.
- Enhanced ability to achieve smooth and durable concrete surfaces.
- Optimized water distribution by adjusting and capping sprinkler infrastructure.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston High School
Arlington, TX06-2012
Skills
- Design and Implementation of Patios and Walls
- Hardscape Design Expertise
- New business launch
- Cost control and analysis
- Business operations leadership
- Staffing
- Planning and execution
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- Masonry became a passion over the years allowing my mind to expand my creativity completely into every outdoor living project. Attention to the smallest detail giving a proficient finish to each completion. The ability to multi task without taking any short cuts maintaining a consistency throughout project. A driven individual willing to go above and beyond.
Timeline
Small Business Owner
DLC Hardscapes
02.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Firefly Landscapes
03.2019 - 11.2023
Mason Apprentice
stone & brick specialist
09.2010 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston High School
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