Jackson M. Sherer
***** ***** ****, **** *****, Fl 33909
***************@*****.***
Objective To obtain a fulfilling position that will allow me to creatively use my
expertise in the area of landscape management, sales, and marketing.
Relevant Experience
02/10 – 02/11 ACTING BRANCH MANAGER, Vila and Son, Inc., Ft. Myers, FL
Oversee the day-to-day operation of the maintenance, irrigation, and construction
divisions. Responsibilities include AP, AR, HR, budgeting, scheduling and sales.
Helped achieve a 25% increase in contractual obligations through new sales and
maximizing revenue from existing clients.
08/09 – 02/10 OPERATIONS MANAGER, Vila and Son, Inc., Ft. Myers, FL
Responsible for a three million dollar book of business in the Ft. Myers/Naples
market. Duties included sales, scheduling, and setting up all maintenance
operations.
10/08–08/09 QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER, Natures Blueprint, Ft. Myers, FL
Responsibilities included creating budgets for new and existing accounts, selling
landscape renovations, acquiring new maintenance accounts, communications
with HOA boards and homeowners, and scheduling/supervising personnel on a
daily basis.
10/03-12/08 SELF-EMPLOYED, Sherer Brothers landscaping Corp. C.C., FL
Established and managed a landscape installation company for new residential
construction. A maintenance division was added in 2006.
1996 - 2003 V.P. OF OPERATIONS; V.P. OF SALES AND MARKETING,
King Landscaping, Inc., Fort Myers, FL
Developed new business accounts targeting builders in SW Florida. Identified,
established, and negotiated accounts representing $22 million in a five year
period. Wrote business plans and successfully implemented a 500% increase in
market share and helped realize corporate profits.
1985-1991 GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT, WCI Communities, Plant
City, FL
Golf Course Superintendent for Walden Lake Country Club and Tampa Bay Polo
Club. Responsibilities included maintaining 36 hole championship golf course, 7
polo fields, and 7500 acres of HOA property. Planted and maintained 100K
annuals twice yearly. Hosted the Nationwide Tour golf tournament and three
international polo tournaments.
1991-1996 GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT, WCI Communities, Fort
Myers, FL
Golf Course Superintendent for Burnt Store Marina Golf and Country Club.
Responsibilities included maintenance of 27 hole golf course. Renovated BSM
golf course and assisted in the new construction of Gulf Harbour Country Club.
These projects gave me valuable experience in growing in and maintaining new
construction turf.
Education LAKE CITY COLLEGE, LAKE CITY, FL 1981-1985
A.S. Landscape Design and Maintenance
A.S. Golf Course Operations
References Available Upon Request