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Overview
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Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Samuel Landsgaard

Mojave,CA

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Karls Hardware, driving a 25% increase in rental department income. Expert in project management and customer service, I excel in building strong supplier relationships and inspiring teams. My extensive hardware knowledge and strategic sales acumen consistently enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CEO

Samuel Landsgaard
Mojave , CA
02.2022 - Current

Acquired Chimney Chokers Chimney Sweep in 2022, overseeing all operations.
Managed one seasonal employee to enhance service efficiency.
Scheduled customer appointments, achieving a 100% satisfaction rate.
Delivering comprehensive services, including chimney sweeping, dryer vent cleaning, and repairs.
New installations, including pipes, stoves, and rock or tile options.
Enhanced living spaces while ensuring fireplace safety for the Antelope Valley and Tehachapi areas.

Sales Manager

Karls Hardware
Rosamond , CA
06.2015 - Current

Executed strategic sales plans, resulting in expanded customer base and revenue growth.

  • Established new accounts while servicing existing ones to maintain strong professional relationships.
  • Cultivated relationships with suppliers and key clients to support long-term business development.
  • Increased profit margins by managing expenses, budgets, and overhead effectively.
  • Resolved customer complaints related to sales and service to enhance satisfaction.
  • Oversaw rental department operations, achieving a 25% increase in income.
  • Managed logistics for rental fleet, inventory, and training of associates across departments.
  • Led yard management team through order fulfillment and maintained safe, clean work environment.

Education

MSHA Certification -

MSHA Certification
Golden Queen Mine Mojave CA
04-2025

Management Certification Program -

National Hardware And Paint Association
Fishers, IN
03-2022

Forklift Instructor Certification -

Gallagher
Burbank, CA
03-2020

Silver School Tech -

Stihl Incorporated
Visalia, CA
02-2019

High School Diploma -

Our Lady of Victory
Post Falls, ID
05-2016

Skills

  • Project management
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service
  • Sales strategies
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Employee motivation and performance
  • Teamwork
  • Quality assurance
  • Time management
  • Hydraulics
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Welding
  • Small engine mechanic
  • Forklift instructor
  • Scheduling
  • Organizational skills
  • Systems thinker
  • Training and development
  • Team leadership
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Extensive hardware product knowledge
  • Great communication
  • Adaptability
  • Logistics management
  • Equipment operator

Affiliations

  • I love to hunt, fish and shoot. I enjoy the outdoors.
  • I love camping and enjoying time on the water with my family.
  • I raise my own Pigs, Cows and chickens.

Accomplishments

  • Shooting sports 1st place 4-H
  • Certification of recognition Senator Steve Knight March 12 2013 Toastmasters leadership program.
  • Honors from US Forest Service for providing 1st ever hands on Stihl Training with Stihl Incorporated.
  • Accomplished bringing on new vendors. Mean Green, Echo shindawa, Kress, Ego, Kohler, Kawasaki, Ex-mark, Husqvarna and many more.
  • Accomplished the largest sales for Karl's Hardware and Consistent growth by creating and handling the largest accounts.
  • Organized the 1st sales Team successfully driving business to another level!

Certification

  • 39 hours of Arc, Oxyacetylene welding and cutting certification
  • Do It Best Rental School Program Certification Jan 26th 2017
  • MSHA part 48 Miner Certification
  • Class C drivers license
  • DBIDS Contractor Edwards AFB Pass
  • Management Certification
  • Forklift Instructor.
  • Stihl Bronze and Silver certified. Silver Mechanic.
  • licensed small business S corporation. Chimney Chokers INC Licensed and Insured.

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

CEO

Samuel Landsgaard
02.2022 - Current

Sales Manager

Karls Hardware
06.2015 - Current

MSHA Certification -

MSHA Certification

Management Certification Program -

National Hardware And Paint Association

Forklift Instructor Certification -

Gallagher

Silver School Tech -

Stihl Incorporated

High School Diploma -

Our Lady of Victory

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