Jose Ruiz
Manteca,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Brightview Landscaping, excelling in account management and customer service. Adept at fostering client relationships and resolving issues efficiently. Skilled in project management and operating heavy equipment, I drive team collaboration and continuous improvement to achieve outstanding results in landscaping and construction projects.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Account Manager
Brightview Landscaping
Santa Clara, California
01.2020 - 03.2025
- Maintained an in-depth knowledge of industry trends, competitors, and market conditions to provide strategic advice to clients.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and professionally while maintaining positive relationships.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by sharing best practices and lessons learned with the broader account management team.
- Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
- Developed relationships with key customers, partners, and vendors.
- Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
Construction Foreman
Frank and grossman
Hayward, California
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Ordered supplies from vendors as required ensuring that sufficient quantities were available when needed.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Led weekly status meetings and reviewed daily staff reporting.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
Landscape Foreman
Cagwin & Dorward
San Jose, California
03.2006 - 06.2018
- Installing irrigation(controllers, sprinklers system, drip system, conventional system wire and 2 wire system)plant material, headboard, mulch, decorative rock. Read blueprints, lead crews, create a good environment work by working safe, respect and efficiency.
- Inspected malfunctioning equipment and troubleshot issues, returning tools to operation.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful completion of interrelated tasks necessary for completing projects.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Ordered supplies needed for various landscaping tasks as required.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Monitored job site safety and work quality of landscaping projects.
Construction Laborer
Aragón landscape
San Jose, California
05.2000 - 03.2006
- Digging trenches by hand, sometimes with jackhammers, walk behind trench, installing sod, plants, mulch.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
Education
Building Maintenance - Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing,
CET Center of Employment Training
San Jose, CA07-2005
High School Diploma -
CET Center For Employment Training
San Jose, CA06-2005
Skills
- Customer service
- Account management
Equipment ( backhoe, skid steer, dingo w/attachments, and forklift)
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- Forklift. Backhoe. Skid steer
Timeline
Associate Account Manager
Brightview Landscaping
01.2020 - 03.2025
Construction Foreman
Frank and grossman
06.2018 - 01.2020
Landscape Foreman
Cagwin & Dorward
03.2006 - 06.2018
Construction Laborer
Aragón landscape
05.2000 - 03.2006
Building Maintenance - Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing,
CET Center of Employment Training
High School Diploma -
CET Center For Employment Training