Shane McDonald
Antrim,NH
Summary
A dedicated and detail-oriented General Manager with vast credible experience and demonstrated career progression. A team leader, coach, and mentor that is loved amongst his co-workers, peers, and clients. Looking to join a company that is keen to recruit a talented professional who will immediately create a positive work culture for employees and deliver the best experience possible for every guest.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Outside Unlimited
Concord, NH
07.2025 - Current
- Directed company operations, managing daily tasks and providing leadership in workflow execution, financial budgeting, and strategic growth initiatives to align with organizational goals.
- Managed full-cycle human resources functions, overseeing strategic hiring, employee relations, performance management, retention strategies, and talent development.
- Cultivated safety-first culture by leading daily safety meetings, establishing compliance protocols, and managing stakeholder relationships to ensure compliance and protect company interests.
- Established strong partnerships with PLMs across Target stores from Maine to Delaware.
Senior Project Manager
Northern Lights Landscape Contractors
Milford, NH
03.2019 - 02.2025
- Orchestrated the timely delivery of multiple $500k construction projects by employing Lean Construction methods and enhancing efficiency by 30%.
- Negotiated critical contracts, achieving a 20% average cost saving on materials and contributing to substantial increases in overall project profitability.
- Developed, trained, and led a top-performing team by implementing dynamic production operations, slashing rework costs by 75% and decreasing project timelines by 50%.
- Dissected blueprints for flaws and potential setbacks, proactively identifying issues to minimize delays and ensure project quality.
- Facilitated communication between sales manager, customers, crew leaders, employees, vendors, and end users throughout project life cycle.
- Enhanced business efficiency and morale through daily team-building huddles, fostering collaboration and communication among staff.
- Developed an employee incentive package for upsells, achieving 90% employee retention and boosting motivation.
Business Owner
Earth Art LLC
Hancock, NH
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Interfaced daily with architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients, achieving a 100% satisfaction rating through proactive communication.
- Initiated, planned, executed, and closed all projects throughout the entire life cycle, ensuring seamless project delivery and client satisfaction.
- Implemented a comprehensive quality control system that decreased project defects by 20%, leading to a higher standard of building excellence.
- Instituted a subcontractor incentive program, increasing on-time completion rates by 30% and decreasing labor costs by 20%.
- Devised and implemented a real-time progress tracking tool across all project sites, improving accountability and transparency.
General Manager
Grove Rental, Inc.
Bedford, NH
10.1997 - 03.2017
- Built a sales organization from the ground up, conceptualizing and creating systems that drove company success and contributed to receiving the Best of Business award.
- Led the sales force to achieve sales and profit goals, fostering a yearly average of $750,000 in new sales growth through strategic leadership.
- Managed daily operations for fast-paced, profitable company, generating business through external sales and optimizing cash flow to increase revenue and reduce overhead.
- Developed relationships with the two largest construction equipment dealers in New England, resulting in substantial sales growth and enhanced profitability.
- Resolved client issues systematically, delivering profitable solutions and strengthening client relationships.
- Analyzed costs, competition, and trends, adjusting sales prices to maintain a 19% profit margin and to ensure sustained profitability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Keene State College
Keene, NH05-1997
Skills
- Operational leadership
- Talent management
- Strategic hiring
- Performance management
- Budget management
- Budgeting
- Cost analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Agile Project Management
- Operational Improvement
- Quality assurance
- Blueprint analysis
- Team building
- Leadership Development
- Cross-team communication
- Business strategy
- Safety compliance
Timeline
General Manager
Outside Unlimited
07.2025 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Northern Lights Landscape Contractors
03.2019 - 02.2025
Business Owner
Earth Art LLC
10.2017 - 02.2019
General Manager
Grove Rental, Inc.
10.1997 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Keene State College