William Blake Richard
Katy,Texas
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager and Sales Professional with a proven track record of leading projects from concept to completion while driving revenue growth and client satisfaction. Skilled in managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule. Experienced in lead generation, client relationship management, and closing deals through strategic communication and negotiation. Adept at identifying customer needs, developing tailored solutions, and aligning project execution with business objectives. Collaborative, adaptable leader committed to operational efficiency and measurable results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Goodlife Pools
Magnolia, TX
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted in project planning and scheduling to support team objectives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather project requirements and expectations.
- Participated in risk assessment activities to identify potential project challenges.
- Managed documentation and reporting processes for project status updates.
- Supported budget tracking efforts to ensure alignment with financial goals.
Project Manager/Inside Sales Representative
Richard's Total Backyard Solutions
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 10.2025
- Led project planning and execution for residential outdoor improvement solutions.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely project completion and client satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained project schedules, ensuring effective resource allocation and workflow management.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced communication between stakeholders and reduced project delays.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Conducted product demonstrations to showcase features and benefits, enhancing client understanding.
- Developed customized proposals based on client needs, resulting in increased conversion rates.
- Managed follow-up activities to ensure timely responses and maintain strong client relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Marcos Academy
San Marcos, TX03.2021
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Client relations
- Product knowledge
- Upselling and cross selling
- Email and phone etiquette
- Organized and efficient
- Cold calling expertise
- Sales expertise
Accomplishments
• Recognized as the top salesperson for above-ground hot tubs, achieving the highest monthly sales revenue for three consecutive months.
• Consistently led projects as a project manager, achieving the highest gross profit margins across multiple initiatives.
• Collaborated with a team of subcontractors in the development of 1.5 million dollars of projects.
• Supervised a team of 12 subcontractor groups.
Certification
Certified Pool Builder
Certified Pool Operator
Timeline
Project Manager
Goodlife Pools
10.2025 - 02.2026
Project Manager/Inside Sales Representative
Richard's Total Backyard Solutions
01.2022 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
San Marcos Academy