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Ricky Gonzalez

Richmond,US

Summary

Pest Control Business Management expert with over 23 years of experience, excelling in customer relationship management and operations. Demonstrates a visionary approach to crafting innovative strategies that significantly enhance client satisfaction and retention rates. Proficient in leading teams towards operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and collaboration while optimizing business development and sales through strategic upselling and customer support.

Overview

1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Mosquito Squad
Richmond, VA
12.2025 - Current

• Oversaw field operations and coordinated route planning, staffing deployment, and inventory management based on seasonal demand.

• Developed retention playbook outlining proactive check-ins and follow-up cadence to reduce cancellations and improve renewals.

• Technician readiness improved through hiring, training, and coaching support. Onboarding, safety practices, and QA ride-alongs were standardized for more consistent field execution.

• Resolved escalations by coordinating scheduling and sales to deliver same-day solutions as required.

• Launched KPI huddles centered on response time, first-time fix rate, and upsell conversion to maintain ongoing continuous improvement efforts.

• Collaborated on seasonal planning for promotions and community outreach initiatives focused on recurring account growth.

Service Manager / Retention Specialist/ Recruiter

BBPCS
Colonial Heights
09.2024 - 12.2025
  • Manage service operations to boost client satisfaction and retention.
  • Implement strategies for measurable client retention improvements.
  • Develop recruitment plans to enhance team effectiveness.
  • Resolve client issues swiftly to increase service efficiency.
  • Collaborate with teams to create a supportive work environment.
  • Analyzed service trends to identify improvement areas, resulting in substantial enhancements to operational efficiency.

Branch Manager

Spire Pest Control
Richmond, VA
03.2020 - 09.2024
  • Orchestrated daily operations, enhancing customer satisfaction and service efficiency.
  • Managed billing, ensuring precise and timely transactions.
  • Optimized inventory, achieving cost reductions through strategic planning.
  • Conducted follow-ups, boosting service quality and client retention.
  • Collaborated in meetings, refining account management and service delivery.

Pest Control Specialist

Spence's Pest Control
Richmond, VA
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Managed daily pest control operations, ensuring high service standards and efficient scheduling.
  • Increased new customer sales through effective vendor management and strategic planning.
  • Streamlined customer scheduling, enhancing service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Oversaw vendor relationships, contributing to improved service quality and reliability.

Education

Associate's degree - Business Computer Applications & Stenography

Katherine Gibbs College of Business
New York, NY

Skills

  • Certified Pest Control Commercial Applicator
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Operations Management
  • Computer skills
  • Sales
  • Customer service
  • Leadership
  • Recruiting
  • Communication skills
  • Quality control
  • Negotiation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Inventory Control
  • Customer Retention
  • Problem-solving
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Staff training
  • Staff management

Personal Information

  • Title: Pest Control Business Management
  • Driving License: Driver's License

Certification

Commercial applicators certification, CompTIA Security+, Driver's License, CPR Certification

Additional information

CPR Certification

Timeline

Operations Manager

Mosquito Squad
12.2025 - Current

Service Manager / Retention Specialist/ Recruiter

BBPCS
09.2024 - 12.2025

Branch Manager

Spire Pest Control
03.2020 - 09.2024

Pest Control Specialist

Spence's Pest Control
10.2018 - 03.2020

Associate's degree - Business Computer Applications & Stenography

Katherine Gibbs College of Business