MICHAEL SEARS III
Panama City,FL
Summary
Entrepreneur and sales professional with proven success in client acquisition and account growth at Pristine Cleaning. Consistently increased revenue through strategic business development and upselling premium services. Proficient in budgeting, expense management, and process optimization to enhance profitability. Expertise in managing client expectations and service delivery, resulting in high satisfaction levels.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaping Manager
D1 Landscaping
Panama City Beach, FL
06.2025 - Current
- Executed landscape installation and maintenance services per client specifications and quality standards.
- Maintained accountability for equipment and materials, ensuring timely job completion.
- Resolved issues on customer property through effective communication with owners.
- Clarified service scope, timelines, and expectations to clients through direct communication.
- Supervised daily landscaping operations, ensuring adherence to project timelines by the team.
Owner / Operator
Pristine Cleaning
Panama City Beach, FL
03.2023 - 10.2025
- Founded and operated residential and commercial cleaning business, overseeing financial and operational functions.
- Coordinated marketing strategies to enhance visibility of cleaning services in community.
- Established pricing models, issued invoices, tracked expenses, and monitored overall profitability.
- Conducted market research to uncover new business opportunities and trends.
- Built recurring client base through referrals, repeat business, and exceptional service quality.
- Scheduled jobs and optimized workflows to maximize revenue and efficiency.
- Developed strong customer relationships to drive sales growth.
Landscape Foreman
Northwest Florida Landscape
Panama City Beach, FL
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Supervised crews to ensure adherence to project timelines and budgetary constraints.
- Tracked labor hours, material usage, and project progress to enhance operational efficiency.
- Maintained direct communication with clients regarding project scope, modifications, and cost implications.
Education
High School Diploma -
J.R. Arnold High School
Panama City Beach, FL05-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FLSome College (No Degree) - Business Management
Gulf Coast State College
FLSkills
- Sales strategy and financial management
- Attention to detail
- Budgeting and expense tracking
- Revenue and cost optimization
- Client communication
- Process improvement
- Time management and organization
- Team leadership
Affiliations
Competed at high level in soccer throughout life to include playing for the Florida Olympic Development Program (ODP0. Served a mission in Ecuador with my church helping those in need. Enjoy skiing, boating, personal fitness, and golf.
Timeline
Landscaping Manager
D1 Landscaping
06.2025 - Current
Owner / Operator
Pristine Cleaning
03.2023 - 10.2025
Landscape Foreman
Northwest Florida Landscape
01.2022 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
J.R. Arnold High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Florida Atlantic University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Gulf Coast State College