Ronald Dreyer
Kerrville,TX
Summary
Successful Company Owner with 41 years in HV/AC industry. Built horizontal and vertical connections to improve professional relationships with vendors and clients. Forward-thinking Owner with solid history in business development. Strong leadership, logistical and social skills resulted in extensive professional network. Positive outlook and excellent problem-solving skills led to increased morale and improved working conditions for employees. Forward-thinking Owner/Manager with extensive knowledge of Ventillation. Known for success in HVAC industries and leading employees to complete tasks. Dedicated to efficient conflict resolution and excellent services.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Owner
Stay Kool Mechanical
Houston, TX
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
- Managed 30 employees by supervising daily tasks.
- Supported company goals through careful reinvestment of profits.
- Created vision and mission for HVAC company and kept employees focused on achieving both.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Manager
Big Blue A/C
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Evaluated report data to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
- Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Owner/Operator
Indoor Comfort Specialists
Houston, TX
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
Manager
House Pro
Houston, TX
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
- Evaluated report data to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
- Propelled continuous improvements and strategically capitalized on current market trends.
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Customer Service Management
- Training Management
- Supplier Monitoring
- Team Leadership
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Staff Scheduling
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Cost Reduction
- Quality Assurance
- Goal Setting
- Sales Promotion
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Budget Control
- Decision Making
- Data Analysis
- Customer Relations
- Direct Sales
- Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
Timeline
Company Owner
Stay Kool Mechanical
01.2019 - 01.2022
Manager
Big Blue A/C
01.2014 - 01.2019
Owner/Operator
Indoor Comfort Specialists
01.2004 - 01.2014
Manager
House Pro
01.2000 - 01.2004