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Houston, Texas, United States

Texas Apartment Pool Services is a full service swimming pool maintenance/repair company that specializes in apartment complex swimming pools. Apartments are all we do, so our clients can rest assured that their facilities are our number one priority.Whether you need a pump replaced, tiles repaired or pool replastered, TAPS offers the best repair services with commercial discounts. Our representatives will facilitate and oversee all projects from start to finish, while keeping clients updated throughout the repair process. We are NSPF CPOI and CPI certified. TAPS is a member of the Houston, Austin, Victoria, Bryan/College Station and Central Texas Apartment Associations.www.TapsTX.com

Houston, Texas Area

We at Houston Recreation Management are determined to provide professional pool management that you can trust. Our number one priority is safety and we are dedicated to ensuring that all of our customers have a safe and enjoyable experience at our pools.As Operations Director I:Work side by side with company owner to ensure company successOversee day to day operations of companyManage and train all full-time employeesManage client facilities, including maintenance and supplies distribution for more than 70 facilitiesKeep in constant contact with clients regarding their facilitiesConflict resolution and business-to-business communicationAttend sales meetings to drive businessAttend monthly client meetings to discuss facility management Work with HR to recruit, interview and hire seasonal staff membersCoordinate training and scheduling for more than 500 seasonal staff membersOrder all supplies needed on properties (70+ facilities)Oversee facility inspections and inventories to ensure accuracyCreate and send estimates to clients for needed repairsCreate and promote a team oriented environment

Houston, Texas Area

Sell, service and deliver to all pool professionals, hotels, motels and apartment complexes in south Houston.I was responsible for managing budgets, safety regulations, inventory, sales performance and team performance. Also responsible for working with sales team to implement new sales strategies to promote center growth.

Guide project progress from start to finishEnsure company image is upheld throughout the construction processRecruit business to grow new company divisionsMeet with remodel customers and give bids for businessKeep communication between office and customers openPrepare property for project constructionSet parameters on property and be sure all guidelines are followedCheck project status throughout the process and ensure it is as plannedPrepare customer for responsibilities after completionCollect payments as scheduledKeep management abreast of project status

Guided project progress from start to finishEnsured company image was upheld throughout the construction processRecruited business to grow new company divisionsMet with remodel customers and gave bids for businessKept communication between office and customers openPrepared property for project constructionSet parameters on property and be sure all guidelines are followedChecked project status throughout the process and ensured it was as plannedPrepared customer for responsibilities after completionCollected payments as scheduledKept management abreast of project status

Recruited new business by speaking with interested partiesMet with potential clients and lay out their pool design in yardOversaw construction of such projects from start to finishActed as communication link between company and client Spoke with clients on daily basis to ensure project satisfactionInspected projects at certain points in construction to guarantee accuracyAttended weekly meetings for project overviews and bill organizingCollected payment at proper times during constructionMade sure client understands the proper procedures when project is completeMade customer transition from construction to maintenance as smooth as possible

Acted as a liaison between company and clients, communicating on all levels of business on a daily basisManaged daily activities for 40 client facilities, including scheduling and maintenanceOversaw off-season maintenance at those facilitiesDelegated responsibilities to other full-time employeesSupervised daily activities of over 275 seasonal employeesFacilitated company training and implemented policiesActively recruited and interviewed employees for seasonal and full time workOrganized schedules for more than 275 employeesAttended sales meetings to assist with gaining new clientsMarketed company product salesAttended weekly management meetings to discuss business strategies

Bachelors Of Science, Communications

Mass Communication/Media Studies

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