Customer Manager

JEREMY PODOLAK

*************@*****.***

Phone: 231-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Green Industry professional seeking to utilize leadership skills, experience and education to obtain a

career position in the landscape management field. Responsibilities have included establishing company,

building client base, creating relationships with suppliers and materials representatives, educating clients,

design and installation of jobs, as well as changing and adjusting to industry demands and specifications.

Experience has led to thorough understanding of natural environments and how to manage and promote

growth between people and the environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Outdoor Accents, Inc., Novi, MI (April 2014 to present)

Manager

Oversee daily operations of landscape business

Organize crews and logistics for work activities

Measure and estimate for material orders

Assure highest level of work is achieved

Report progress and issues to owner

Progressively adjust and manage crews to efficiently perform tasks and achieve goals

Track labor and material paperwork for accuracy and efficiency

Antea Group, Novi, MI (March 2012 to April 2014)

Staff Professional

Perform environmental field activities such as groundwater/soil sampling, and recovery of pollutants

Complete and maintain safety certifications (HAZWOPER 40-hour and CPR-First Aid)

Successful oversight of contractors during field work operations

Perform all work orders assigned in efficient, safe and timely manner as to meet budget goals

Complete manifests to industry and client specific standards

Proven ability to work in teams, with crews/contractors, alone, remotely and in all weather conditions

Recycling experience including composting on commercial scale

Recording data and tracking materials in legal documents

Podolak Landscaping, Rapid City, MI (May 2002 to December 2011)

Owner

Safely and efficiently operate vehicles, machinery and tools

Design, install and maintain landscapes exceeding industry standards and customer expectations

Utilize environmental education to assure sustainable practices and proper use of materials

Small scale nursery production experience (in ground nursery)

Strong plant identification skills

Bill and prioritize work to assure customer approval and meet customer demands

Educate clients with information needed to properly care for and maintain landscape features

Michigan Chauffeurs Driver’s License

CERTIFICATIONS

Commercial Driver License CDL A with air brake and tanker endorsement (N)

Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Core, 3A, 3B, 6

First Aid CPR Certified

EDUCATION

Michigan State University

B.S Environmental Studies and Applications

Detroit Catholic Central

College Prep courses

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