Lary Gaythwaite
Meridian,USA
Summary
To leverage my extensive experience and skills in team development and management to contribute to the success of your organization.
I possess a robust background in management across diverse roles, adept at leading high-performance teams in dynamic environments. I am hands-on and eager to contribute whenever needed.
Customer-oriented General Manager with 15 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
All-Site Maintenance
01.2022 - 01.2025
- General Manager
- Project Manager
- Generated over $700,000 in new revenue annually, achieving peak retention rates.
- Managed multi-state and multi-unit operations, demonstrating versatility in leadership roles.
- Expertise in P&L management, budgeting, and strategic implementation.
- Proven track record in hiring, training, and building high-performance teams.
- Completed multiple projects on Budget and On Time.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
Owner/General Manager
4 Seasons Lawn & Pest
01.2014 - 09.2019
- Established a startup, overseeing all operations and successfully sold the company.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
Partner/General Manager
Scotts Lawn Service Franchise
06.2009 - 01.2014
- Co-founded and successfully sold the company.
- Streamlined internal processes, fostering improved efficiency and productivity within the branch.
- Conducted in-depth financial analysis to guide firm's investment decisions, maximizing returns.
- Developed and implemented strategic plan for entering new markets, resulting in substantial increase in brand visibility and market share.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
Regional Business Manager
Scotts Lawn Service
12.2005 - 01.2009
- Sales Manager
- Branch Manager
- Region Development Manager
- Managed four branches and provided consultancy to other franchisees.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Established effective communication channels between management and staff to ensure alignment on corporate objectives.
- Mentored junior staff members in sales techniques, negotiation skills, territory planning, time management, among other relevant topics.
Marketing Manager
TruGreen
01.1994 - 12.2005
- Marketing Manager (1996-2000)
- Awarded Marketing Manager of the Year for three consecutive years.
- Commercial Manager (2000-2002)
- Region Retention Manager (2002-2004)
- Developed and implemented training programs, improving retention across eight branches.
- Branch Manager (2004-2005)
- Oversaw operations and maintained a staff of 60 sales reps, 40 technicians, and 12 office personnel.
- Increased revenue from $4 million to $14 million in four years.
- Achieved the best retention rate in the region for seven years.
- Conducted three acquisitions and launched a new branch, generating $1.5 million in the first year.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic sales plans for key accounts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Borah High School
Boise, ID05.1989
Skills
- Team building
- Goal setting
- Quality management
- Verbal and written communication
- Labor cost controls
- Training and development
- Recruitment
- Cost reductions
- Operations management
- Cost analysis and savings
Timeline
General Manager
All-Site Maintenance
01.2022 - 01.2025
Owner/General Manager
4 Seasons Lawn & Pest
01.2014 - 09.2019
Partner/General Manager
Scotts Lawn Service Franchise
06.2009 - 01.2014
Regional Business Manager
Scotts Lawn Service
12.2005 - 01.2009
Marketing Manager
TruGreen
01.1994 - 12.2005
High School Diploma -
Borah High School
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