Over 30 years in the industry, professional experience includes all areas of management, operations, budgeting, sales, customer service, safety programs and implementation, client retention and acquisitions.Proven leader with progressive experience in several complex markets, a record of exceeding aggressive performance goals, and clear vision to build and grow an organization where employees are engaged, respected, recognized and rewarded. A cost-conscious and meticulous producer who implements best practices and provides lasting solutions to both business and client.A Senior financial leader who is able to identify improvement opportunities, develop and implement action plans and achieve desired results.Career has been punctuated with perseverance, a very strong business acumen, innovation and a “lead by example” approach generating an impressive track record of both top and bottom line results. I firmly believe in;TransparencyTreating everyone the way I want to be treatedPeople-Clients and EmployeesAccountability-Total accountability to both my clients and employeesTeamwork and Team ContinuityLong term relationships with both clients and employeesSpecialties include; Combination of sales and operational expertise. Employee development, continual learning through an ever changing market and economic cycles. Working with a diverse group of leaders in and out of the industry. Possess strong communication skills and have been able to motivate a workforce and management team to exceed goals, maximize efficiency and redefine expectations.
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PresidentLewis Property ServicesOrlando, Fl, Us -
PresidentLewis Property Services Apr 2022 - PresentOrlando, Florida, United States -
Vice PresidentLewis Property Services Nov 2019 - Apr 2022Orlando, Florida, United States -
Director Of OperationsLewis Property Services Jan 2018 - Mar 2020 -
Division Manager-Landscape ManagementGirard Environmental Services Feb 2013 - Jan 2018Florida, United StatesComplete oversight of Operations and P/L statements within the State of Florida, providing leadership and a focus of process and growth development to help teams ensure successful relationships with customers within the state, while providing an industry leading product. Continuously working to delight customers daily by leading with integrity and confidence. Managed $31M in top line revenues in nine branches that achieved 15% bottom line deliverable. Developed budgets with monthly forecasting and P&L commitments.
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Branch ManagerThe Brickman Group Dec 2005 - Feb 2013Miami-Dade County, Florida, United StatesAs Branch Manager: Managed/mentored a staff of approximately 85 people; and business revenue of $7M - $10M in full landscape contract, and enhancement services.Complete oversight and responsibility for entire branch operation. Primary duties included the oversight of all clientele through multiple levels of Operations and Account Managers. Other duties included Account Management of key accounts, new business development, staffing, P/L Statement responsibility, budgeting, weekly/monthly forecasting, management of training, safety, OSHA guidelines, vehicle and equipment maintenance, and all other areas associated with managing a large operation.Negotiated contract terms with corporate executives, government officials, and association board members. Some of the more well known properties I worked with in Miami: - Doral Golf Resort and Spa - Eden Roc Hotel - Four Seasons - Epic Hotel - Ritz Carlton South Beach - Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove-Village of Bal Harbour - Waterford at Blue Lagoon Corporate Park-Bay Harbor Islands - Village of Merrick Park in Coral Gables - Hyatt Regency Downtown Miami- Marriott South Beach - MVCI Villas in Doral - Delano Hotel-Mondrian Hotel and The Mandarin Oriental Miami- and many suburban commercial properties.I had the good fortune of starting a relationship with the PGA @The World Golf Championship/ Cadillac Golf event that takes place every year at The Blue Monster @ Doral (now Trump National Doral Miami) We were responsible for all of the temporary landscaping around the signs for the event, hole sponsor displays as well as all of the landscaping around the car displays and all floral arrangements for the hospitality tents.
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Enhancement Department Manager/Safety ChairThe Highridge Corporation May 1999 - Dec 2005Issaquah, Washington, United StatesThe Department that I managed was responsible for all of the warranty items and customer concerns for the entire company consisting of;• Landscape Design & Installation • Irrigation Design and Installation • Water Features • Decks, Patios, Walls & Custom Outdoor Structures • Outdoor Lighting • Seasonal Flower Installations • Interior Plant Installations & Maintenance • Holiday Displays • Landscape Maintenance • Hydroseeding & Erosion Control • Water Fountains The Department consisted of 30 employees including managers and field technicians. We primarily handled all projects ranging in size from 1k to 100k, anything bigger than that we turned over to our Installation Division. As well, we had a crew that handled all client concerns and we addressed them as they came about. Originally we were set up to simply handle warranty items such as dead plants, quality issues or concerns and deal with unsatisfied customers. We quickly grew the warranty Department into a Department that generated revenue from clients and builders, we offered a wide variety of services that complimented the company's core services. Annual revenue exceeded Two million dollars.
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Commercial Landscape SuperintendentAllisonville Nursery Sep 1994 - Apr 1999Fishers, Indiana, United StatesScheduled and supervised multiple jobs simultaneously to insure that the projects proceeded on schedule and within budget. Managed projects ranging in size from $50,000 to $750,000.Responsible for weekly scheduling meetings as well as weekly job safety meetingsResponsible for all operational and office administrative duties, issuing purchase orders, scheduling material deliveries, phase billing projects, partial billings.Insured that all goals were being met and that all jobs were being completed safely and within budget and profitableResponsible for project turnover; Quality Control inspections and reporting performed by owner, GC and myself.Primary POC between GC/Developer and Allisonville NurseryResponsible for all phases of job from final grading to drainage to irrigation to installation of sod, plants, trees, mulch and flowers.Managed 16-20 crew members and 3-4 ForemanResponsible for all OSHA regulations for companyManaged all weekly Safety meetingsConducted phase walks as well as final walks with GC
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