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Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Direct oversight of more than 1000 sites spanning 15 states, driving the acquisition of qualified service providers for contracted services.• Actively identify and vet prospective service partners within the designated market, ensuring a robust and dynamic talent pool. • Skillfully negotiate pricing agreements with service partners to optimize service contracts, all while safeguarding profit margins.• Collaborate seamlessly with the Operations team to strategically replace underperforming service partners, ensuring continuous service excellence. • Engage in cross-functional collaboration and provide invaluable feedback to diverse departments, fostering operational enhancements. • Maintain rigorous adherence to all contractual Scope of Work obligations, fostering transparent and cooperative relationships with vendors. • Demonstrate unwavering adaptability by flexibly adjusting work schedules to align with the dynamic needs of the organization.• Strategically source and assess potential service providers for contract-based services, ensuring they meet stringent quality and performance standards.• Develop and maintain a robust network of service partners, cultivating long-term relationships to support ongoing operational needs.• Implement a comprehensive supplier evaluation process to assess the capabilities, reliability, and suitability of prospective service partners.• Coordinate and lead negotiations with service partners to establish mutually beneficial agreements that align with company objectives and financial targets.• Streamline vendor onboarding processes, ensuring efficient integration and alignment with company policies and procedures.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Established and managed a successful small business specializing in high-quality cleaning and landscape maintenance services for both residential and commercial clientele, delivering top-notch customer satisfaction.• Assumed a hands-on role in all facets of business development, encompassing comprehensive market research, financial planning, operational execution, and strategic marketing.• Conducted in-depth market analysis to ascertain optimal pricing strategies for goods and services, leveraging insights to seize emerging market opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.• Crafted and executed a robust business strategy, aligning it with market demands and customer preferences to ensure sustained growth and profitability.• Developed and maintained strong customer relationships, exceeding service expectations and fostering a loyal client base.• Efficiently managed day-to-day operations, overseeing teams, scheduling, and resource allocation to deliver timely and high-quality services.• Leveraged financial acumen to ensure the sound financial health of the business, including budgeting, expense control, and revenue growth.• Spearheaded marketing initiatives, including digital and traditional marketing campaigns, to expand brand visibility and acquire new clients.