Joseph Russo

Owned and Operated full service Asphalt paving, excavation, and fine grading business; projects consisted of Town roads, city streets, parking lots, driveways and state subcontract work.

• Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
• Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
• Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
• Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
• Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
• Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
• Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
• Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
• Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
• Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
• Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
• Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
• Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
• Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
• Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
• Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.

• Inspected company vehicles on daily basis and reported damages or issues.
• Carried items weighing up to [Number] pounds from vehicle to customer building location.
• Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
• Requested signatures or followed touch-free delivery procedures.
• Inspected vehicle daily and reported issues to schedule maintenance and repairs.
• Logged packaging activities and filed reports in company databases.
• Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
• Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.