Theodore (Ted) Bernhard
Moriches,NY
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 28 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreperson/Supervisor
Asplundh Tree Experts
11.2016 - Current
- Manage and coordinate utility line clearance ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Lead weekly progress meetings to communicate project updates to stakeholders and address potential issues proactively.
- Implement cost-saving strategies that significantly reduce overall project expenses without compromising on quality or safety standards.
- Build relationships with LCS's, bidding transmission and distribution projects, and overseeing equipment maintenance.
- Establish a culture of continuous improvement through effective performance evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Oversee training of new employees on safety protocols and equipment usage, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
Owner/Operator
Procare Landscape Inc.
05.2008 - 09.2016
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
Arborist
SavATree
10.2001 - 05.2008
- Supervised employee's to consistently meet or exceed job performance expectations, earning positive reviews from both clients and supervisors alike.
- Supervised employees maintaining work vehicles and equipment.
- Grew territory from a $100,000 business to a $1,000,000 dollar business.
Operation/Marketing Manager
TruGreen ChemLawn
10.1996 - 09.2001
- Supervise the daily production of 125 field technicians.
- Supervise the sales and customer retention of a $7,000,000 dollar branch for a Fortune 500 company.
- Boosted a sales force with a positive quarterly growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA05.1994
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Becker College
Leicester, MA05.1990
Skills
Timeline
General Foreperson/Supervisor
Asplundh Tree Experts
11.2016 - Current
Owner/Operator
Procare Landscape Inc.
05.2008 - 09.2016
Arborist
SavATree
10.2001 - 05.2008
Operation/Marketing Manager
TruGreen ChemLawn
10.1996 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Westfield State University
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Becker College
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