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Keith W. Bruner

Cape Coral

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at BrightView Landscape Services, achieving a 50% increase in sales and managing a team of 18 technicians. Expertise in financial planning and staff training, with a focus on building strong relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance. Committed to driving exceptional customer satisfaction and operational success.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Brooke Sprinkler Systems
Omaha, NE
01.1990 - Current
  • Responsibilities include sales, service, designing, and installation of underground sprinkler systems to residential and commercial customers, billing, and bookkeeping.

Irrigation Manager

BrightView Landscape Services
Fort Myer
04.2022 - 06.2025
  • Increased sales by fifty percent over three years through strategic initiatives.
  • Lowered costs by negotiating favorable pricing with suppliers.
  • Managed 18 technicians to ensure exceptional customer service delivery.
  • Developed strong relationships with property managers to expand business portfolio.
  • Conducted regular progress meetings on assignment statuses to promote accountability.
  • Summarized findings from inspections and research projects in detailed reports.

Manager

Spartan Nash
Omaha
01.2009 - 04.2022
  • Ran several stores under our Family Fare banner, last 8 years managed 2 of our Hispanic stores called Super Mercado Nuestra Familia. 2021 achieved over 3 million in sales number 1 in our company. More proud of achieving a 96% customer satisfaction score also #1 in the company with a company average of 62% and averaged close to 20% of total store sales.

Sales Representative

Frito Lay Inc.
10.2004 - 01.2009
  • Achieved double-digit growth for the past 5 years, increased my allotted shelf space in all markets, have remained accident-free for the past 5 years. Responsibilities include selling, merchandising, and marketing a full line of snack food items to national, regional, and local retailers. Currently a member of the safety committee.

Independent Distributor

Mission Tortillas, Grumma Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Achieved excellent growth in a competitive market. Responsibilities included sales, merchandising and marketing of the #1 tortilla in the nation.

Produce Manager

No Frills Supermarket
Omaha, NE
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Consistently exceeded sales goals. Responsibilities included buying, selling, and merchandising of product to the consumer. Managed a 6 person crew. Purchased products from national, regional, and local supplier.

Produce Manager

Cub Foods Supermarket
Omaha, NE
01.1988 - 01.1993
  • Responsibilities included the management of a 10 person crew as well as the purchase, display, and inventory of all product within the department with a heavy emphasis on merchandising and customer service.

Education

Associates Degree - Business Administration

Nebraska College of Business
Omaha, NE
01.1983

Diploma - Business and Managerial Economics

South High School
Omaha, NE
01.1981

Skills

  • Staff training and development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk management
  • Financial planning
  • Budget management
  • Personnel administration

Accomplishments

  • Consistently exceeds sales goals
  • Integral part of the team that earned the Herman W. Lay Award, 2008
  • Excellent safety record
  • Graduated from sales school at the Heil company
  • Won numerous merchandising contests on the regional and national level

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Irrigation Manager

BrightView Landscape Services
04.2022 - 06.2025

Manager

Spartan Nash
01.2009 - 04.2022

Sales Representative

Frito Lay Inc.
10.2004 - 01.2009

Independent Distributor

Mission Tortillas, Grumma Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2004

Produce Manager

No Frills Supermarket
01.1998 - 01.2002

Owner/Operator

Brooke Sprinkler Systems
01.1990 - Current

Produce Manager

Cub Foods Supermarket
01.1988 - 01.1993

Associates Degree - Business Administration

Nebraska College of Business

Diploma - Business and Managerial Economics

South High School

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