Eric Herford
Fort Wayne, IN *****
*********@*****.***
Summary
Experienced business leader with demonstrated strategic planning, problem-solving and team-building abilities. Successful at bringing in and training staff to handle customer and business needs. Motivational, diplomatic and respectful of people from different backgrounds.
Skills
Customer relations
Project estimating
Detail-Oriented
Time Management
Complex Problem Solving
Experience
January 2022 - Current
Patriot power washing plus - Fort Wayne, IN
Owner/Operator
Sales, marketing, machine operator.
Helped homeowners with routine exterior cleaning as well as in-depth projects on patios, driveways and outdoor structures.
Used equipment and power tools safely to avoid accidents and job site mishaps. Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery. February 2018 - January 2022
General State property management - New Haven, IN
Sales Representative
Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business. Developed key customer relationships to increase sales. Presented products and services to prospective and existing customers to meet client needs. Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts. Suggested products and services to match customers' stated needs and preferences. March 2014 - January 2018
Stump grinder - Springfield, Ohio
Tree Service Groundsman
Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety. Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction. Installed braces, cables and stakes to support tree growth. Maintained hand and power tools through proper operation, cleaning and maintenance. Collected debris from trimmed and pruned trees to clean up work sites. March 2012 - August 2014
Republic Services - Lewisville, Texas
Eric Herford
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
*********@*****.***
Sanitation Engineer
Lifted trash containers and climbed in and out of trucks without limitation and without injury or reduced effectiveness or speed.
Performed standardized pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and operated hydraulic hand controls to lift and load residential and commercial trash cans to dispose of trash. Compressed collected items to maintain storage efficiency. Education and Training
August 2004
Springfield North High School Springfield, Ohio
High School Diploma