KENTON SOVINE

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www.linkedin.com/in/kent-sovine-b086663/

INVENTIVE EXECUTIVE, PUBLISHED AUTHOR & HISTORIAN

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic Thinker

Persuasion & Influencing

Business Continuity

Market Development

Operational Excellence

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Go-To-Market Execution

Project Implementation

Sustainability

Compliance

Client Relationship Management (CRM)

Product Management

Expanding Client Relationships

Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Business Development

Data Collection, Analysis and Management

Development, Coaching & Mentoring

Leadership Traits:

Emotional Intelligence

Discerning

Compassionate

Empathetic

Trustworthy

Loyal

Agile

Flexible

Resilient, big-picture thinker that has led through crisis – Innovative and adaptive Executive that provides clear vision and strategy especially during ambiguous times. Successfully led and grew business through two recessions and unprecedented global pandemic. Taps into every business function to drive positive functional and organizational outcomes.

Strategic Planning & Execution – Highly sought after to implement the most effective and efficient brand and marketing strategies and tactics to maximize share of wallet to convert, retain and expand client base. Go-to for introducing simple B2B and B2C solutions to complex problems.

Results-Oriented – Known for leveraging a variety of data trends, market analytics and metrics to drive growth, promotions, and organizational developments. Anticipates resources needed to reach objectives and manages them efficiently and effectively to keep projects on-time and at or under budget. Prepares and oversees budget based on scope of work and resource requirements.

Communications – Regarded as a thoughtful and positive communicator; effectively negotiates the interests of diverse stakeholders at all professional levels, with a focus on delivering white-glove service at all times. Credible player coach that influences positive outcomes.

Relationship Building – Understands the importance of creating and maintaining exemplary standards that relationships thrive from; intuitive, active listener with interpersonal skills consistently credited for ability to build and maintain internal and external strategic partnerships. Skillfully navigates formal and informal channels to achieve desired outcomes.

Marketplace Reach – Increases online accessibility and repeated sales through transparency, automation and scalability. Brings early concepts into reality and uses market reach to align or recalibrate to maximize revenue. Reputation for implementing Socratic (consultative) selling by using existing or by creating convincing marketing tools and resources.

Growth Strategy – Accesses cross-functional organizational knowledge and brand position to capture business, expand product awareness, and achieve business goals. Generates interest through compelling written and oral presentations and materials.

Historian & Published Author – Life-long student with a passion for learning, science and capturing historical data.

EXPERIENCE

Virginia Lawn Service, Woodbridge, VA 1995 – 2023

President/Owner

Sole proprietor S-Corporation that grew company revenue by 400% in just under three decades. Managed an office of 4 and a crew of 14.

Delivered excellent service leading to over 50% staff retention for over 25 years and 75% client retention for over 15 years.

Set vision, strategy and direction for company and ensure that strategy is implemented through functional and tactical actions.

Oversaw sales, operations, marketing, and administrative functions of company contributing to long-term client satisfaction and attraction of new clients.

Recruit and train office and crew staff that provide best-in-class services to convert, retain and expand client relationships over time.

Educate colleagues on health and safety practices to adhere to company, local, state and Federal protocols.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

PRC, Reston, VA 1992 - 1995

Systems Analyst/Meteorologist

Lead meteorologist for application code in support of the Automated Weather Information Processing

System (AWIPS) for the FAA.

Monitored National Weather Service activity; worked with programmers to ensure code was applicable

to field Program and Application Development modernization

Program in C++ proposal work for contracts

Liaison between contractor and client (Federal Government)

TRW, Fairfax, VA 1986 - 1992

Systems Engineer/Meteorologist

Tested operational suitability of various segments of the FAA’s Advanced Automation System (AAS).

Supported development of air traffic control simulation cases utilizing Clarion Professional

Developer. Performed operational tests and evaluation of support software to the ASS project.

Lead Programmer for the National Weather Service’s Automated Surface Observation System

(ASOS). Performed test and evaluation, designed new instrumentation, programmed data

acquisition system, developed statistical post-processing application, weather forecasting, and

systems engineering. Oversaw activities of three associates.

Received two TRW Awards for Outstanding Performance

Scientific liaison for field operability and suitability.

U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA 1983 - 1986

Intern

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSES

M.A., History, George Mason University

B.S., Atmospheric Sciences (Metoerology), Purdue University

BOARDS, MEMBERSHIPS and COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Business Networking International – 1999-2022: Have held many leadership positions in local chapters such as President, Vice President, and Mentor Coordinator.

Board Member of Sligo-Branview Community Association – 2019-2021

Corporate Mentor (TRW) for STEM students from Thomas Jefferson High School in Alexandria, VA – 1991 to 1993

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