Rory Ladwig
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Experienced Professional in All Phases of the Equipment Sales and Rental business. Exceptional Sales and Operations Manager with Extensive Construction Experience. Highly Motivated and Energetic Communicator Focused on Customer Relationships and Service.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations/Sales Manager
EquipmentShare
03.2018 - 12.2023
- Opened (5) Startup Equipmentshare Facilities in WA-OR Between 2018 and 2023
- Managed All Aspects of Construction/Remodel for facility Openings
- Staffed and Trained for Operations
- Staffed and Trained for Sales
- Opened, Staffed and Trained Equipment Repair Facilities
- Left Company to Move to California
Owner/Operator
Redwheel Technologies/Yoozitt
04.2008 - 01.2017
- Owned and Operated Startup Rental/Construction Software and Remote Tool Outdoor Gear Rental Company
- Sold Company
Owner/Operator
KD Commercial Construction
02.2000 - 03.2008
- Partner in Successful Commercial Construction and Flooring Company in the Pacific Northwest
- Negotiated and Sold Contracts for Multiple WA State Schools, Hospitals and Universities
- Sold Business
Manager
Hertz Equipment Rental
03.1999 - 03.2004
- Guided Hertz Transition to a Diverse Tool Rental Company after the Purchase of AA Rentals
- Set up, Staffed and Trained Operations, Sales and Repair Facilities
- Worked on Highly Diverse Selection of Equipment, e.g., Hand Tools, Landscape Equipments Concrete Equipment, ATV's, Outboard Motors, Aerial and Heavy equipment such as Bull Dozers, Loaders, Pumps and Excavators etc.
- Helped Hertz Reorganize Equipment Repair Locations During the Transition
- Developed New Sales Structure to Capture New Business
- Left to Pursue New Technology and Construction Interests
Owner/Operator
AA Rentals
04.1990 - 03.1999
- Worked for AA Rentals to Learn all Phases of the Rental Industry
- Purchased Branch and Ran it as Owner/Operator
- Opened two New Startup Stores
- Sold Company to Hertz
Education
Business
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05.1987
Skills
- Highly Experienced in Equipment Sales, Rental and Repair
- Outstanding Communications Skills
- Disciplined Self Starter
- Experienced in All Phases of the Industry Including:
- Owning, Sales, Operations, Service
- All Types of Repair from Hand Tools to Heavy Equipment
- Estimating, Budgeting and Projections
- New and Used Sales and Sales Management
- Procurement Including Equipment, Parts and Assets
- Vendor Relations and Negotiations
- Extensive Experience Communicating and Negotiating with Municipalities, Counties and other Agencies
- Experienced in All Phases of Construction including:
- New Construction Ground Up Builds
- Remodels, Repairs and Project Management
- Experience in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Framing, Concrete, Roofing, Landscaping
- Safety Protocols
Timeline
Operations/Sales Manager
EquipmentShare
03.2018 - 12.2023
Owner/Operator
Redwheel Technologies/Yoozitt
04.2008 - 01.2017
Owner/Operator
KD Commercial Construction
02.2000 - 03.2008
Manager
Hertz Equipment Rental
03.1999 - 03.2004
Owner/Operator
AA Rentals
04.1990 - 03.1999
Business
University of Colorado At Boulder
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