GLENN WALKER
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OBJECTIVE To contribute to your organization in Sales/Operations
Management, utilizing training and expertise in
engineering, business development, construction, landscape
design, horticulture, marketing, revenue growth, staff
training and client relations to enhance profitability.
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PROFILE
. Dynamic professional with a proven commitment to
excellence, adept at prioritizing/completing multiple
projects in compliance with strict budgetary/time
requirements and consistently exceeding sales quotas,
increasing yearly revenues by $2,000,000.
. Effective communicator, bilingual in English and
Spanish, skilled at cultivating and maintaining
professional relationships, developing client rapport,
facilitating meetings/presentations and interacting with
individuals of diverse backgrounds.
. Goal-oriented problem solver with strong analytical
skills, successfully identifying and resolving complex
issues, implementing system/procedural improvements and
maintaining a positive attitude toward challenges.
. Motivational manager, providing the highest standard of
training and supervision, identifying individual needs,
ensuring understanding of company policies and inspiring
team members to achieve their highest potential.
. Offering expertise in horticulture, civil engineering,
OSHA requirements, lighting, irrigation and hardscape
design (including concrete, pavers, retaining walls and
stonework).
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007 - 2010 Owner/Manager, Site Solutions, Galveston, Texas
> Managed all aspects of commercial landscaping company,
including purchasing, inventory control and customer
service.
> Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and
supervising installation and irrigation crews.
> Designed landscape improvements and ensured quality
standards.
> Oversaw equipment maintenance.
> Cultivated and maintained key business relationships
with clients, vendors, engineers and developers.
> Generated progress/performance/inspection reports and
logs.
2000 - 2006 Commercial Installation Manager, Wesley Smith Landscapes,
Cumming, Georgia
> Responsible for overseeing landscape/hardscape design
and installation.
> Developed marketing plans and increased sales by
$2,000,000 a year.
> Trained and supervised four landscape and irrigation
installation crews.
> Managed purchasing/budgeting, inventory control and
equipment maintenance.
> Ensured the highest standards of quality and customer
service.
> Interpreted blueprints, take-offs and grading plans.
GLENN WALKER
503 Ernest Court, Canton, GA 30115 * 678-***-**** * *******@***.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)
1990 - 1999 Owner/Manager, Landscape Design Associates, Doraville,
Georgia
> Designed and completed commercial and residential
landscape projects.
> Managed four landscape, hardscape and irrigation crews.
> Worked with civil engineers on soil testing and
compaction issues.
> Developed marketing plans and cultivated key
professional relationships.
> Ensured that all projects were completed on time, within
budget, and in compliance with the highest quality
standards.
1986 - 1990 Landscape Supervisor, Lifescapes, Atlanta, Georgia
> Managed four commercial landscape and irrigation
installation crews.
> Consistently exceeded sales quotas.
> Responsible for purchasing and equipment maintenance.
> Ensured legal compliance and quality control.
> Conducted on-site visits and created progress reports.
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EDUCATION Associate of Civil Engineering, Middle Georgia College,
Cochran, Georgia, 1983
Civil Engineering Coursework, Georgia Southern College,
Statesboro, Georgia, 1984
Landscape Architecture Coursework, University of Texas at
Arlington
Arlington, Texas, 1985
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SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel