Stephen Mann
Summary
Hardworking Landscape Lighting Designer/Installer skilled in designing and maintaining landscaping systems for diverse clients. Well-versed in keeping business operations cost-effective and client satisfaction high. Effectively used power tools and machinery to install and maintain the client's project . History of working alone and/or with a performance-oriented team to complete more than 4 weekly jobs.
Work History
NightScapes LightingBluffton, SC
Job overview
- Consulted with clients about their design and correct lighting fixture products and placements based upon their vision.
- Routinely picked up local products and/or made web purchases to fulfill the client lighting design.
- Made relationships with local suppliers through continued business and negotiations which in turn allowed new insight into industry dealings, trade secrets, and special pricing.
- Installed the design as per specifications with minimal or no variance from the customer's vision. Quite often exceeding customer expectations.
- Fixed high voltage wiring issues, broken main and irrigation PVC lines, and drip tubing as necessary.
- Routinely followed up with the customer after installation to receive feedback and/or to make minor adjustments if necessary, while providing an opportunity to capture the momentum and sell more product to the customer.
- Negotiated and fulfilled maintenance contracts for ongoing care.
- Deeply analyzed the business's daily operational expenses vs daily profit, theorizing and implementing changes necessary in operational tempo and pricing to best hit the companies target margins for sustainability and growth.
- Performed industry research often to rank our operations compared to competitors to see where we could capture open avenues of profit leaders, as well as, identify our companies loss leaders and how to correct them.
SelectricBeaufort, SC
Job overview
- Responsible for the storage, inventory, replenishment, and purchasing of all materials pertaining to residential, commercial, and generator supplies.
- Responsible for the upkeep and safe operation of a forklift to move materials around, as well as, offloading semi-trucks, checking manifest, inspecting materials for damage, and safe storage.
- Responsible for installing Generac Generators at private residences and commercial buildings for customers.
- Familiarity in the proper and safe handling and installation of transfer switches, utility meters, service wires, service panel / sub panel work, conduit installation including grey plastic, emt, rigid, liquid tight, etc., splicing and crimping conductors ranging from 14 awg to 4/0 awg, installation of surge protectors and soft starters as purchased by customers.
Waterline UpSavannah, United States
Job overview
- Routine usage of hazardous and non-hazardous cleaning equipment, materials, and compounds; Hand tools such as buffers, polishers, orbitals, power drivers, drills, hand drivers / tools; heavy machinery such as Skyjacks, scissor lifts, forklifts, boat hoist, etc..
- Performed repairs of fiberglass, gel coats, bottom hull painting, cushion refurbishing, electrical wiring, rub rail installation, navigation light installation, stainless steel & aluminum restoration, etc.
- Established detailing orders, discussed requirements with clients, identify problem areas, organize a plan of operations, and fixed problem areas.
- Often work around other contractors / sub-contractors, maintaining flexibility with constant job interruptions due to varying timelines, weather, and other companies task; moving to other task fluidly as necessary.
United States Navy
United Sates Navy
Skills
- Product Recommendations
- Planning and Implementation
- Adaptable to Changing Conditions
- Workflow Optimization
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Electrical Systems
- Mechanical Systems
- Air and Water Piping Systems
Additional Information
Professional References:
Spencer Callatin / Owner / NightScapes Lighting: (843) 505-8192, spencer@nightscapeslightingsc.com
Brandon Chase / Owner / NightScapes Lighting: (308) 920-0485, brandon@nightscapeslightingsc.com
Billy Gartside / Owner / Waterline Up: (912) 844-1804, billygartside@yahoo.com
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