Christopher Brown
General Manager
Madison, AL **756
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General management professional with over 10 years' progressive experience in strategic planning, improving operational efficiency, team building and project management for the service industry. Able to quickly understand complex concepts, identify and solve problems, turn ideas into logical strategies, and implement systems that optimize productivity and customer satisfaction, decrease vacancy rates and increase bottom line.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Senior Project Manager
RCPM - Huntsville, AL
January 2023 to Present
• Plans all phases of the construction lifecycle from initiation to completion.
• Obtains all necessary regulations and permits.
• Orders necessary supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Makes sure projects are aligned with agreed-upon plans.
• Manages a construction manager and oversees their work.
• Communicates with clients and delivers project progress reports.
• Develops and adheres to the budget, timeline, and quality control plan.
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, electricians, and other specialists.
• Writes and submits testing and inspection logs, quality assurance reports, and punch lists.
• Ensures that all local, state, and national building codes and regulations and safety precautions are followed.
• Uses scheduling software to update schedules, track progress, and document project progression. Construction Superintendent
Liberty communities - Huntsville, AL
January 2022 to January 2023
Manager of construction building homes from the ground up. Construction Contractor
Self employed - Southaven, MS
March 2018 to January 2022
Remodel residential and commercial properties.
Spray Manager
Master Lawn - Olive Branch, MS
November 2016 to March 2018
President/CEO
Allgreen Lawn Service LLC - Cumming, GA
November 2010 to November 2016
• Grew customer count from startup to over 500 customers in less than 3 years
• Raised annual revenue from $73,000 to over $200,000 in 2 years
• Hired trained and coached sales staff in the art of door-to-door sales
• Increased profit from 20% in 2011 to 50% in 2015 General Manager
The Scotts company - Sterling, VA
March 2003 to May 2010
manager of the year for sales, profit and customer retention
• Achieved 25% growth year-over-year sales in 2006 by building and recruiting an unstoppable sales team, while providing superior service over the competition
• Improved branch safety rating by 22% in 2008 by executing a weekly focused training agenda to reduce accident frequency/incident volume
• Grew the bottom line by 20% in 2006
GENERAL MANAGER
The Scotts company - Sterling, VA
2003 to 2010
• Improved an underperforming market from $2.9M annual revenue to 4M in under 2 years
• Improved door-to-door sales from 1,500 to over 3,000 in 1 year
• Implemented processes to improve customer service, enhance P&L performance, recruitment, training, and development functions for the branch's Fifty employees
• Directed the development and implementation of all branch sales and marketing strategies Education
Associates of Business Management in Business Management/CAD Southeast College
1998
Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Door-to-Door Experience
• Business Management
• Profit & Loss
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Recruiting
• Budgeting
• Drywall
• Handyman
• Construction
• Carpentry
• Microsoft Excel
• Mechanical knowledge
• Maintenance
• Construction Management
• Landscape Maintenance
• Remodeling
• Project Management
• Electrical Experience
• Trim Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Lawn Care
• Sales
• Sales management
• Construction estimating
Awards
Market Manager Of The Year
February 2010
General Manager of the year
February 2009
General manager of the year
February 2008
General Manager of the year
February 2007
Year over year sales and profit growth
February 2010
Certifications and Licenses
Tennessee HLT
May 2018 to May 2022
Assessments
Mechanical Knowledge — Proficient
November 2020
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient
Verbal Communication — Proficient
November 2020
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Full results: Proficient
Supervisory Skills: Motivating & Assessing Employees — Expert December 2020
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: Expert
Advanced mechanical knowledge — Proficient
November 2021
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient
Customer service — Proficient
December 2020
Identifying and resolving common customer issues
Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
November 2021
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
November 2021
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Sales skills — Highly Proficient
November 2021
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Highly Proficient
Workplace safety — Expert
December 2020
Using safe practices at work
Full results: Expert
Mechanical knowledge — Proficient
November 2021
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient
General manager (hospitality) — Highly Proficient
December 2021
Solving group scheduling problems and reading and interpreting P&L statements Full results: Highly Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence — Highly Proficient November 2022
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives Full results: Highly Proficient
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