Austin Gardner Email and Phone Number

At Vestis Corporation, in my role as Plant Manager, I exercise leadership over 5 direct reports and a total of 70 employees providing merchandise and services for clients in San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, and Rio Grande Valley. I assume responsibility for the total compliance of plant operations, quality of products produced and delivered, efficiency and safety of machinery and employees, managing contracts and relationships for all vendors, and ensuring profitability of plant operations on a percent to sales basis.In my previous role, as Senior Territory Manager, I successfully directed the service operations of a market center in San Antonio and its 3 satellite facilities in Austin, Corpus Christi, and Harlingen, with $21,000,000 in annual revenue from 3,600 customers, directly managing 5 Territory Managers, and 30 Route Sales Representatives. I ensured strict compliance with contracts, company polices, and procedures, and actively participated in hands-on activities across diverse field locations. As department head, I worked closely with the Sales Manager and Plant Manager to ensure client satisfaction, retention, and growth, and that all departments were aligned with company expectations. I managed financial reporting encompassing profit and loss, sales, and total client retention.Prior experience as a Territory Manager in Dallas, Texas, I contributed to implementation of sales and business development initiatives within territory. Completed cost controls and growth targets, and proactively addressed at-risk and lost accounts. Checked routes daily, reviewed invoices, deposits, and documents for accuracy, and conducted weekly observations. Collaborated with route organization to initiate company action plans and foster accountability. Coordinated with production department to address shortages and production-related opportunities. Championed safety culture and executed company safety initiatives. Led safety team to secure exemplary scores in safety audits and inspections. Interacted with sales organization to identify growth areas and opportunities.