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Russell Bower

Hamilton,OH

Summary

Motivated owner and operator of Straight Line Lawns LLC with 15+ years leading and growing my own personal Lawn Care/Landscape business. A proven leader, problem solver, self motivator, and hard worker with experience leading and directing operations, employees, and subcontractors, while maintaining strong relationships with customers and vendors as well. Successfully built a strong business from the ground up, resulting in excess of $200,000 in sales annually for the past 10 years. Also have a background in real estate, a love for boating and the outdoors, and passion to embark on a new career in the aviation world.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Straight Line Lawns LLC
Hamilton, OH
01.2009 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, service, inventory, maintenance and accounting.
  • Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers, as well as trucks, trailers, skid loaders, snow plows, mulch blowers, and other commercial equipment.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure materials and services.
  • Observed safety protocols and driving laws to maximize safety.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Interviewed, trained, and supervised employees.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Oversaw project execution, progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion.
  • Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
  • Transported materials such as plants, turf, mulch, and topsoil to designated areas for installation.
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Answered and advised customers with questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
  • Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
  • Participated in snow removal services including snow plowing and salt applications during winter months
  • Assisted in building decks, retaining walls, and small water features to enhance outdoor living spaces.

Owner/Operator

Coldwell Banker
Oxford, OH
06.2005 - 01.2009
  • Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing, providing guidance to clients throughout the entire buying and selling process.
  • Facilitated closing processes between lenders, title companies, buyers, and sellers.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of local real estate markets.
  • Coordinated appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.
  • Negotiated purchase agreements and contracts with buyers and sellers.
  • Prepared comparative market analysis to estimate properties' value.
  • Ensured all transactions followed state laws regarding real estate practices.
  • Performed administrative duties such as preparing paperwork for listing presentations, tracking sales data and updating internal databases.
  • Promoted property sales through advertisements, open houses and participation in multiple listing services.
  • Showed residential properties and explained features, value and benefits of available homes.
  • Assisted in the preparation of documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.
  • Networked with industry contacts to expand knowledge and best practices.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business/Finance Classes

Miami University
Oxford, OH

Real Estate Sales License

Hondros College
Cincinnati, OH

Skills

  • Personnel Management
  • Operations Oversight and Management
  • Strategic and Business Planning
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Customer Relations
  • Employee Development
  • Project Management
  • Workplace Safety
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Responsible and Punctual
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Maintaining Equipment

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Straight Line Lawns LLC
01.2009 - Current

Owner/Operator

Coldwell Banker
06.2005 - 01.2009

Some College (No Degree) - Business/Finance Classes

Miami University

Real Estate Sales License

Hondros College
Russell Bower