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Michael Svaleson

West Fargo,ND

Summary

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Operator

Turf Tamers, LLC.
04.1999 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.

Partner

XS Dakota, LLC.
02.2016 - Current
  • Stayed informed on industry developments and market trends to gain competitive advantage.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
  • Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
  • Successfully managed and excelled at providing lawn care, landscaping, and snow removal services for Minot Air force base. It is comprised of 1611 homes, 42 lane miles of roads and over 250 acres of ground.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance partner relations.
  • Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with state, federal, and local regulations across organization.

Lawn Care Technician

All Terrain Grounds Maintenance
10.2006 - 03.2009
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
  • Operated varied types of lawn care vehicles, following safety protocols to prevent accidents.
  • Applied fertilizer and other nutrients to lawns to promote healthy growth.
  • Ran a crew of employees completing snow removal tasks throughout our winter.

Bike Shop Technician

Scheels All Sports
03.2004 - 07.2006
  • Partnered with shop team to diagnose problems, correct faults and restore equipment to manufacturer specifications through timely preventive maintenance.
  • Kept shop clean, organized and stocked with supplies.
  • Helped team meet customer service deadlines by working quickly and minimizing errors.
  • Operated manual, pneumatic and hydraulic shop tools to complete work.
  • Built and constructed bikes with supplied parts from bike manufacturers.

Education

No Degree - Law Enforcement, Business

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
2009

High School Diploma -

Fargo South High School
Fargo, ND
05.2006

Skills

  • Corporate Strategy and Development
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Innovative and Visionary
  • Business Administration
  • Supplier Relations
  • Contract Negotiation Expertise
  • Client Service
  • Key Partnership Cultivation
  • Systems Thinker

Timeline

Partner

XS Dakota, LLC.
02.2016 - Current

Lawn Care Technician

All Terrain Grounds Maintenance
10.2006 - 03.2009

Bike Shop Technician

Scheels All Sports
03.2004 - 07.2006

Owner Operator

Turf Tamers, LLC.
04.1999 - Current

No Degree - Law Enforcement, Business

North Dakota State University

High School Diploma -

Fargo South High School

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