Operations Manager

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Candidate No.
3827636

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 3827636

LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS & HORTICULTURE LEADER | ENHANCEMENT SALES, CREW DEVELOPMENT & PURCHASING

Core Expertise

  • Landscape operations management across installation, enhancement sales, turf, irrigation, and pest control.
  • Developing and supervising multiple 3–9 person crews with training and SOP improvements.
  • Purchasing and supplier negotiation managing approximately $2M in annual purchase orders.
  • Project estimating and client sales producing average enhancement revenue of $300K annually.
  • Hardscape installation expertise including natural stone walls, flagstone pathways, patios, and retaining walls.
  • Process improvement delivering $360K savings and reducing order adjustments by $75K.

Project Background

  • Coordinated residential enhancement projects using evergreens, deciduous trees, shrubs, roses, and perennials.
  • Managed comprehensive property care programs including spring cleanups, edging, mulching, and routine pruning.
  • Oversaw installation activities: planting, irrigation setup, drainage, exterior lighting, and pest disease control.
  • Contributed to nursery sales growth from $2M to $5M through customer service excellence and staff training.
  • Directed procurement activities: supplier qualification, RFQs, contract negotiation, and inventory control.

Key Skills

  • BOSS | LMN | QuickBooks | Enterprise
  • Microsoft Excel | Word | PowerPoint | Outlook
  • Estimating & enhancement sales | Client consultation
  • Purchasing, supplier negotiation & contract management
  • Crew leadership | Training | SOP development
  • Installation skills: planting, irrigation, drainage, lighting, hardscape

Education

  • B.S., Business & Agriculture — Wilmington College

Awards & Recognition

  • Delivered $360K cost savings through supplier qualification and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Contributed to nursery sales growth from $2M to $5M and reduced order adjustments by $75K.

Why Interview this Candidate?

They are a hands-on horticulture and landscape operations leader with proven enhancement sales, purchasing, and crew development results. Demonstrated ability to estimate and deliver multi‑hundred‑thousand dollar projects while driving measurable procurement savings. Field-proven in softscape and hardscape installation with practical equipment operation and effective client communication.

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