Joe Ashton

Email: abox1a@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ** ******** **

City: Wilmington

State: DE

Zip: 19808

Country: USA

Phone: 302-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: 85

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Joe Ashton 23 Woodward Drive Wilmington DE 19808

Home 302-***-**** Cell 302-***-****

Email abox1a@r.postjobfree.com

MANAGER

Industry Preference: Landscape

STRATEGIC PLANNING LANDSCAPING MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT STAFF SCHEDULING QUALITY CONTROL CUSTOMER RELATIONS PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

PRODUCTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Results-driven, dynamic, and accomplished professional, with 10 years of experience in the landscape industry. Knowledgeable of various aspects of landscaping, including pavers, retaining walls, irrigation, drainage, lighting, and concrete. Armed with solid track record of success in optimizing productivity, improving profitability, and successfully enhancing operations. Innovative and creative problem-solver, with proven capability to sell and manage projects in an effective and timely manner. Equipped with excellent communication skills in collaborating with employees and clients. Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel as well as VizTerra landscape design software.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Successfully brought significant increase in sales within the first year of tenure, from $113 annually to nearly $1.8M from the starting date of the company.

Progressively streamlined services and revenue to existing clients.

Successfully managed projects up to $750K in construction, scheduling, sub-contractors, submittals, and change orders in compliance with the allotted time and budget.

Facilitated the process of evaluating and developing residential and commercial projects; manage the design of landscape and hardscape projects using 3D design software.

Played a key role in resolving issues efficiently and accurately within the allotted time.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ASHTON GROUP LTD WILMINGTON, DE

PRESIDENT / LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR JAN 2003-PRESENT

Effectively spearhead projects, including parks, streetscapes, and retail and commercial projects.

Provide estimates for new construction, as well as for existing renovations and improvements for both residential and commercial projects.

Actively participate during meetings with engineers, landscape architects, and project managers; administer professional negotiation of better terms and pricing with subcontractors and suppliers.

Direct the entire sales and marketing for clients in both residential and commercial, which include scheduling meetings with clients during project installation.

Directly communicate with subcontractors and clients to maintain quality service delivered by the company.

Provide expert oversight to the preparation, presentation, and selling of landscape and maintenance projects to clients.

Process the purchasing of materials necessary in work projects.

Supervise the entire process of snow removal services as well as grounds maintenance services for both residential and commercial clients.

Conceptualize, design, and set up residential and commercial irrigation systems.

Strong ability to read and comprehend constructions plans, documents and specifications.

Ability to adapt to changes throughout work projects, including facilitation of change orders.

Ensure training and safety of all employees.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certificate in Contract Documents and Construction Law - 2011

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Certificate in Construction Cost Awareness and Production Control - 2010

Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PA

Segmental Retaining Wall Installer Level 1 Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) Classes

Low Voltage Lighting Classes Paver Installation Classes

Rutgers University, New Jersey City, NJ

Local 74 Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship - 1998-2002

AFFILIATION

Delaware Nursery & Landscape Association (DNLA)

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