Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Justin Hightower

Barrington

Summary

Accomplished Branch Manager with a proven track record at Wind River Environmental, adept in operations management and customer relationship building. Elevated branch performance through strategic leadership and a keen focus on enhancing service quality, achieving significant revenue growth. Expert in team development and client relations, with a strong work ethic and exceptional time management skills.

Overview

2022
2022
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Branch Manager

Wind River Environmental
  • Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
  • Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly through appraisals and feedback sessions to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team.
  • Implemented effective sales strategies to achieve branch targets and exceed expectations consistently.
  • Strengthened relationships with key clients, securing long-term partnerships and driving revenue growth.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives to align branch objectives with corporate goals.
  • Managed branch financials including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for accurate reporting and decision-making support.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
  • Increased branch profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and streamlining operational processes.
  • Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Developed a high-performing team through targeted recruitment, training, and performance management initiatives.
  • Enhanced staff competency with regular training sessions, boosting productivity levels across the branch operations.
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and offering competitive compensation packages.
  • Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

J&M Plumbing
02.2018 - 06.2021
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly, resolving issues professionally, and fostering positive rapport with clients.

Drain & Plumbing Technician

Wind River Environmental
10.2016 - 08.2018
  • Maintained, installed, repaired and altered piping systems, plumbing fixtures, traps and soil waste and vent pipes.
  • Performed routine maintenance of plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings.
  • Installed, repaired and maintained water, gas and sewer systems.
  • Maximized equipment lifespan through proper installation techniques, ensuring long-lasting functionality for clients'' investment.

Drain & Plumbing Technician

A Plus Sewer and Drain
08.2005 - 02.2015

Trained from ground up.

Education

Bachelor Of Liberal Arts - Theology

Boricua College
Bronx, NY
06.2011

Skills

  • Branch operations management
  • Customer service
  • Customer relationships
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Attention to detail
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Team supervision
  • Relationship building and management
  • Client relationship management
  • Relationship management
  • Strong team-builder
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Employee development
  • Staff management
  • Operations management
  • Decision-making

Accomplishments

Published author

College graduate

Confined space certified

Smith system certified

Certification

Smith Driving System

OSHA 10

CSE

PSMA septic eval certified

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working

Timeline

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

J&M Plumbing
02.2018 - 06.2021

Drain & Plumbing Technician

Wind River Environmental
10.2016 - 08.2018

Drain & Plumbing Technician

A Plus Sewer and Drain
08.2005 - 02.2015

Smith Driving System

OSHA 10

CSE

PSMA septic eval certified

Branch Manager

Wind River Environmental

Bachelor Of Liberal Arts - Theology

Boricua College
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