Scott Richardson
Lucas,TX
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Irrigation Manager
Monarch Landscape Companies
Dallas, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Support Vice President with insuring successful compliance of irrigation programs, identifying new opportunities in products and technology.
- Design and facilitate training programs to ensure state compliance and regulations are followed.
- Recruit and develop irrigation employees with focus on retention.
- Implement and foster internal irrigation employee certification programs.
- Conduct onsite and remote training.
- Analyze performance and identify ways to improve productivity.
- Assist sales staff with irrigation pricing and bid opportunities.
- Establish and develop relationships with vendors to secure best overall pricing.
Branch Manager
Monarch Landscape Companies
Dallas, TX
05.2020 - Current
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the branch, ensuring that all services are delivered to a high standard and in line with company policies and procedures.
- Monitor financial performance to include budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Draft and present annual budgets and quarterly business reviews.
- Develop and implement strategies to drive revenue growth and increase profitability.
- Manage and motivate a team of landscape professionals making certain that staff are properly trained.
- Develop and maintain an effective interface between sales, operations and customers.
- Build and maintain relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs are met.
- Review and monitor equipment maintenance programs.
Owner/Operator
First Impressions Landscaping
Dallas, TX
03.2010 - 05.2020
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth.
- Identified potential risks associated with operations in order to minimize liabilities.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Established pricing models that balanced competitiveness with profitability goals.
- Monitored financial performance of the business on a weekly basis to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the business.
Education
MBA - Business
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TXSkills
- Budget Management
- Environmental Compliance
- Schedule Coordination
- Performance Improvement
Certification
- Have maintained a Texas Irrigation license for over 30-years and a TX Department of Agriculture Private Applicator license for approximately 15-years. Overall experience in the commercial green industry for over 25-years.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Irrigation Manager
Monarch Landscape Companies
07.2023 - Current
Branch Manager
Monarch Landscape Companies
05.2020 - Current
Owner/Operator
First Impressions Landscaping
03.2010 - 05.2020
MBA - Business
Angelo State University
- Have maintained a Texas Irrigation license for over 30-years and a TX Department of Agriculture Private Applicator license for approximately 15-years. Overall experience in the commercial green industry for over 25-years.
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