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Kevin Sossaman

Waterford,Wisconsin

Summary

Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Venture Lawn Service
Waterford, WI
04.2023 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
  • Maintained strong client relationships by delivering excellent customer service.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Managed budgeting and financial oversight.
  • Set pricing structures based on market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Created a website and social media presence to promote the startup.

Landscape Foreman

Viking Brothers
Rubicon, Wisconsin
05.2016 - Current
  • Conducted training sessions with crew members on safe operation of machinery and tools used in landscaping operations.
  • Created plans for new landscape designs based on customer needs.
  • Inspected landscapes after installation to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Performed regular inspections on completed projects ensuring they meet specifications set forth in contracts signed with clients.
  • Assisted in the selection of plants, shrubs, trees, and other materials for landscaping projects.
  • Managed planting, mulching, and edging of all landscape areas.
  • Maintained accurate records on labor hours, material costs, and job progress.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding proper techniques when performing various landscaping tasks.
  • Monitored daily work schedules to ensure timely completion of jobs within budget parameters.
  • Provided direction to crew members to ensure safety regulations were followed.
  • Ensured proper maintenance of equipment and tools used by crews.
  • Ordered supplies needed for various landscaping tasks as required.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service relations.
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
  • Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
  • Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Waterford High School
Waterford, WI
06-2007

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Gateway Technical College
Elkhorn, WI

Skills

  • Labor Relations
  • Budget Administration
  • Administrative Oversight
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Marketing tactics
  • Business Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Relations
  • Operations Management
  • Contract Management
  • Business marketing
  • Project estimating
  • Marketing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner

Venture Lawn Service
04.2023 - Current

Landscape Foreman

Viking Brothers
05.2016 - Current

High School Diploma -

Waterford High School

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Gateway Technical College

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