Victor Williams
Jackson,MS
Summary
Administrative expert with over 15 years of successful experience in servicing both private and public sectors. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the Service industry. Strengths in communication, leadership, organization, and decision-making skills supported by training in Business Administration.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Branch Director I
Select
Jackson, MS
09.2017 - Current
- Supervise and instructs seven employees, engage in training of the workers on the different types of lawn maintenance and landscape equipment scheduling of work,computation of physical hours worked teaching of rules and regulations in the State handbook, this ensures consistent production and good quality of work
- Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Owner, Operations Manager
V W Landscape LLC
Jackson, MS
03.2000 - Current
- Responsible for overall landscaping and grounds maintenance operations.
- Duties include, but not limited to: Scheduling daily maintenance work orders, organizing and directing personnel, processing payroll, policy and performance evaluations, new employee training, inventory management, customer relations, and quality control, vendor purchase order processing, as well as, material ordering
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Managed 5 employees by supervising daily tasks.
Maintenance Repairer 2
Mississippi Department Of Transportation
Jackson, MS
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Responsible for the overall maintenance of the physical plant and grounds
- Daily task includes, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, HVAC and/or general maintenance
- Equipment and furnishing transfers as requested, maintaining records and report as it relates to the processing and whereabouts of property managed by building administration
- Studied technical manuals for various types of equipment and repairs
- Developed an exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
Grounds Manager
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
08.2011 - 07.2015
- As Grounds Manager at Jackson State University I supervised seventeen employees tasked with maintaining the two - hundred and forty-two acres primary campus, as well as, all of its satellite properties, coordinated with contractors on any joint projects associated with the maintenance or improvement of the campus, organized and prioritized daily work schedules for staff under my leadership, processed payroll, supervised inventory and property management and assisted in the planning and implementation of campus-wide events
- Adhered to OSHA guidelines and standards, including proper handling of hazardous chemicals and pesticides
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation
- Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, including lawn cultivation, pruning, and ground design
- Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi12.2019
Bachelors of Business Administration - Business Administration
Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi05.2017
Skills
- Employee training
- Inventory management
- Access
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Organizing
- Processing payroll
- Scheduling
- Directing
- Leadership
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Payroll
- Quality control
Accomplishments
- Certifications: Certified Commercial Lawn Maintenance and Landscape Equipment Operator.
Certification
Mississippi Development Authority / Minority-Owned and Operated Business Enterprise, Mississippi Virtual Community College certified on-line instructor
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
Affiliations
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity/ Mu Kappa - Alpha Beta Chapter Prince Hall Mason/ Lynch Lodge #2"Who's Who" among black American Entrepreneurs
Timeline
Branch Director I
Select
09.2017 - Current
Maintenance Repairer 2
Mississippi Department Of Transportation
09.2015 - 09.2017
Grounds Manager
Jackson State University
08.2011 - 07.2015
Owner, Operations Manager
V W Landscape LLC
03.2000 - Current
MBA - Business Administration
Jackson State University
Bachelors of Business Administration - Business Administration
Jackson State University