William Willis
Raytown,MO
Summary
Known for outstanding productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring successful business operations and growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Elite lawn and landscape
Kansas City, Missouri
04.2019 - Current
- Advised customers on plant, flower or shrubbery care.
- Cut grass in even lengths with mowers or hand shears.
- Inspected property for signs of damage or infestation from pests or weeds.
- Operated heavy equipment
- In charge of multiple employees and all aspects of the business
- Design and build load bearing retaining walls
- Spoke to customers about their needs and expectations
- Maintenance and repair which included working on trucks trailers and Welding of Steel and aluminum
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
Technician
Van Chevrolet and Cadillac
Kansas City, MO
03.2018 - 02.2023
- Included tasks with trim and electrical
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles including oil changes and tire rotations.
- Internal engine repair
- Diagnostics
- Welding
- Painting
- Spoke with customers about their concerns
Technician
Gary Crossley Ford - My Kc Ford
Liberty, MO
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles including oil changes and tire rotations.
- Light mechanical repair and maintenance
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Estimated cost of labor and materials for projects and communicated value to clients.
Owner
Auto Elite Auto Body
Kansas City, Missouri
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Performed auto body and paint repairs
- Welding processes including tig Mig and stick
- Performed mechanical repair and Diagnostics
Skills
- Marketing tactics
- Small business operations
- Market trend awareness
- Operations management
- Welding and fabrication
- Painting
- Mechanical repair and Diagnostics
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
- Fast learning
Timeline
Owner
Elite lawn and landscape
04.2019 - Current
Technician
Van Chevrolet and Cadillac
03.2018 - 02.2023
Technician
Gary Crossley Ford - My Kc Ford
01.2015 - 01.2018
Owner
Auto Elite Auto Body
01.2006 - 01.2013