Nicholas Versluis
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dynamic entrepreneur and former owner of Versluis Custom Concrete, adept in contract negotiation and strategic project planning. Leveraged expertise in small business operations and sales management to significantly enhance profitability and efficiency. Excelled in fostering client relationships and leading teams to exceed project deliverables, demonstrating exceptional leadership and communication skills.
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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Versluis Custom Concrete
Grand Rapids , MI
03.2016 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day business activities.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Utilized strong communication to engage customers in dialogue.
Education
High School Diploma -
Forest Hills Central
Ada, MI05-1997
Skills
- Bidding processes
- Project estimating
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Small business operations
- Profit and loss analysis
- Cash flow optimization
- Hiring and staffing
- End-to-End Project Oversight
- Design coordination
- Staff hiring
- Sales management
- Sales oversight
- Strategic project planning
- Machine repair
- Forklift Operation
- Maintenance and repairs
- Machine Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
Languages
spanish
Limited
Timeline
Owner
Versluis Custom Concrete
03.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Forest Hills Central
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