Mike Davis
Avon Lake
Summary
Operations Manager with a proven track record at The Yard Works Inc, excelling in team leadership and problem-solving. Enhanced operational efficiency through effective staff training and quality assurance protocols. Skilled in snow plowing and account management, driving accountability and performance improvements across diverse teams.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
The Yard Works Inc
2019 - Current
- Organized and develope schedules for all seasons (Winter, spring, summer, fall)
- Responsible for overseeing snd completing snow operation and produciton including: Plowing, salting, shoveling and communicating with employees and subcontractors.
- Responsible for overseeing day to day production and operations of fertilizing, maintenance and pruning crew. Assisted in overseeing landscape/enhancement crew
- Monitored and communicated inventory levels in parts lockers with suppliers to ensure adequate supply and minimize disruptions.
- Organized and ran OSHA saftey
- Contributed to training initiatives for new staff.
- Assisted in account management and communicating with property management companies and HOA's
- Engaged in problem-solving discussions with peers to address operational challenges effectively.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Scheduled and Conducted all interviews with potential employees and new applicants.
Quality Manager
The Yard Works Inc
2016 - 2019
- Developed and implemented quality assurance protocols to enhance product consistency.
- Conducted regular property audits to ensure quality of work
- Apply chemicals and weed killer to control weed growth
- Trained staff on quality management systems and best practices for operational efficiency.
- Analyzed data from quality reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Foreman
The Yard Works Inc
2010 - 2016
- Supervised a 2 man maintenance crew to ensure job was completed and quality was met.
- Coordinated crew to ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior crew on operating procedures and equipment usage.
- Improved project timelines through effective resource allocation and task prioritization.
- Snowplowing and salting
Education
Pre Reqs
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Staff training
- Planning and implementation
- Snow plowing in machine and truck
- Salting
- Skid steer, track and wheel loader operations
- Pesticide applicators license
- Experience in soft and hardscapes plus enhancement
- Pruning Experience
- Account management
Timeline
Operations Manager
The Yard Works Inc
2019 - Current
Quality Manager
The Yard Works Inc
2016 - 2019
Foreman
The Yard Works Inc
2010 - 2016
Pre Reqs
Cuyahoga Community College