Josh Richards
Keller ,TX
Summary
Seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record in business management and project leadership, notably at Fossil Creek Tree Farm and Landscape. Excelled in client relations and negotiation, driving repeat business and referrals. Demonstrated expertise in contract management and quality assurance, ensuring projects exceed industry standards. Possessing a wide knowledge of various types of construction. Skilled in both verbal communication and budget control.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Fossil Creek Tree Farm and Landscape
04.2011 - 09.2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Designed and oversaw construction of landscape projects.
- Designed and oversaw construction of outdoor kitchens, pergolas and outdoor living spaces.
- Followed city codes and met with inspectors to ensure construction was performed correctly.
- Negotiated contracts with electritions, plumbers as well as other construction subcontractors to maintain profitability while ensuring workmanship was correct per contract.
- Oversaw electrical, plumbing and other trades to ensure work was in in line with city code.
Owner
Lakeview Marina and Boat Dock Construction
06.2004 - 04.2011
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Dealt directly with the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant Regional Water District to ensure all construction of boat docks met or exceeded governing body guidelines.
- Oversaw the construction crews and subcontractors daily to ensure work was performed to contract standards.
- Liaison between contractors and home owners to enhance communication to ensure a proper finished project.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management - Business
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX06.2003
Skills
- Business management
- Project Management of construction crews and sub contractors
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Negotiation
- Bidding processes
- Contract Management
- Budget Control
- Sound Judgment
- Quality Assurance
Certification
Licensed Irrigatore - LI 14325
Timeline
Owner
Fossil Creek Tree Farm and Landscape
04.2011 - 09.2024
Owner
Lakeview Marina and Boat Dock Construction
06.2004 - 04.2011
Licensed Irrigatore - LI 14325
Bachelor of Business Management - Business
Dallas Baptist University
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