Landscape Professional

JEFFERY E. RONS ~ Landscape Operations, Management and Maintenance Professional

480-***-**** ~ *****@***.***

Objective...

Landscape Operations, Management and Maintenance Professional ~ As a Scottsdale native, to the firm I bring my local knowledge & expertise combined with over 25 years of stellar landscape design, project management, operations and general management experience along with my integrity, leadership, coaching, customer relations and business development skills. My constant commitment to excellence and success demands the delivery of superior products, outstanding client and contractor relations, a motivated & well trained staff, safe & well maintained facilities and equipment within an energized and exciting work environment. In whole, I’m constantly striving to be on the cutting edge of landscape industry knowledge, products & practices, exceed the expectations of my clients and colleagues, inspire & motivate the people around me and turn things up a notch in order to assure that budgets, deadlines and expectations are met with the result being a consistent increase in new and returning clients, growth of annual sales and rising profits. Areas of Expertise...

• Overall P&L, sales, project planning, design, development, management and maintenance.

• Landscape, hardscape, swimming pool, water feature, irrigation and lighting design skills & knowledge.

• Tree & plant knowledge, turf management principles, sustainable landscape practices, water conservation.

• Exceptional interpersonal, client & contractor relations and follow through. Very outgoing and hands-on.

• Staffing, coaching, training and motivating. Evaluating & promoting both professional and support staff.

• The negotiation and administration of client contracts and agreements.

• The negotiation of vendor, supplier and outside service contracts.

• The design and implementation of management systems, administrative policies, operational procedures.

• Purchasing of inventories, equipment and supplies along with waste and shrinkage controls.

• Brand building, advertising, promotions, marketing and strong public and community relations.

• Positive, sincere attitude along with the presentation of a very professional and confident image.

• Active in the community as well as a variety of charitable and civic organizations & events. Non-smoker. Professional Experience...

2009 - 2016 Director of Operations

Arrowhead Landscape and Pools, LLC – Scottsdale, Arizona Directed the overall operations of this landscape design, install and maintenance company. Grew the company through industry expertise, outstanding customer relationships and the consistent delivery of outstanding quality.

2006 – 2009 Senior Landscape Designer & Project Manager Creative Environments, Inc. – Chandler, Arizona

2002 – 2006 Director of Landscape Design and Construction Robson Communities, Inc. – Sun Lakes, Arizona

1997 - 2002 Owner / Operator

Sally Huss Galleries of Scottsdale, LLC– Scottsdale, Arizona Owner along with my wife of this up-scale contemporary art gallery with locations in Scottsdale & Chandler, Arizona and LaJolla, California. 1993 - 1996 Project Manager

First Watch Restaurants of Arizona, Inc. – Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Project Manager...responsible for overall restaurant designs, development, construction administration and operations.

JEFFERY E. RONS ~ Landscape Operations, Management and Maintenance Professional 480-***-**** ~ *****@***.***

Professional Experience continued...

1990 - 1993 Co- Founder / Vice President of Operations Zone Entertainment, Inc. / Nightlife Development, Inc. – Scottsdale & Tempe, Arizona Oversaw the design, construction, operations and management of three, state-of-the-art nightclubs and restaurants. ZONE, a 25,000 sq. ft., 150-seat restaurant and bar, multi-level nightclub and 250-seat comedy forum & dinner theater. ZONE soon became a very popular dining, entertainment and nightspot in downtown Scottsdale with annual sales over $8 million. Club U.M., a 6,000 sq. ft. dance/nightclub. The Works, a 15,000 sq. ft. alternative nightclub that gained national recognition for both design and element. 1988 - 1990 Vice President & Operating Partner

Pinnacle Adventures, Inc. - Scottsdale, Arizona

I left architecture & design after the recession to join Pinnacle Adventures, Inc., a travel and adventure tour company that specialized in adventure type tours such as Jeep tours, white water rafting, mountain excursions, horseback trips, etc. 1986 - 1988 Staff Architectural / Landscape Designer Dix Custom Homes, Inc. – Scottsdale, Arizona

Design of custom homes, landscapes, hardscapes, swimming pools, spas, water features and community amenities. Client consultations, project management and contractor relations.

1983 - 1986 Designer / Draftsman, Project Manager

Steve Martino – John Douglas Associates – Phoenix, Arizona Responsible for all aspects of landscape & hardscape design and development. Construction and project administration.

~ References along with salary history and requirements will gladly be provided upon request ~ Education...

Business Management and Marketing – 1981

Scottsdale Community College – Scottsdale, Arizona Architecture / Landscape Design – 1986

Arizona State University – Tempe, Arizona

A Personal Statement...

As landscape professionals, we are judged each day on the quality of our products, our level of professionalism along with our client relations and customer service. In order to meet this challenge, I commit myself to excellence, challenge the status-quo, arm myself with the tools and information to succeed, seek opportunities others may not, learn what others may not know, take that extra step, spend that extra hour, return the uncomfortable call, ask the tough questions, keep my word, value the contributions of each person within the organization, make the deal, complete the project and then watch as the competition wonders what has just happened”. I wish to thank you in advance for both your valuable time and your consideration. Sincerely,

Jeffery E. Rons

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