Sales Manager Project Management
Resume:
Brant King
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Summary
Experienced and results-oriented landscape and business management professional with 24 years of expertise in project management, sales, marketing, and operations. Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and leading high-performance teams. Skilled in landscape design, installation, and maintenance, with specialized knowledge in irrigation, grading, concrete, masonry, and stone work. Proficient in CAD, Google Suite, multiple CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office. Holds an MBA and certifications in project management and OSHA, with a strong foundation in business management. Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Open to relocation nationwide. Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
Experience
Owner/Sales/Designer
KingScapes LLC (Landscape CAD design, install and repair)-, Pflugerville, TX
December 2021 to July 2024
●Successfully launched and managed a small business, overseeing all aspects of operations. Developed and executed targeted marketing strategies that drove customer acquisition and significantly boosted sales. Achieved $1.5M in revenue during months 4-12 of operation, with $2.1M in net revenue for 2022 and nearly $3M in 2023.
●Led a team of 65 employees, providing leadership, training, and ongoing support to ensure high productivity and operational efficiency. Responsible for planning and forecasting project timelines and budgets, while consistently meeting or exceeding financial goals.
●Collaborated closely with clients to understand their vision, translating ideas into CAD designs and providing accurate estimates. Fostered strong customer relationships through ongoing communication, ensuring satisfaction with completed projects.
●Built and maintained solid relationships with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries while adhering to quality standards. Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors, optimizing pricing and maintaining cost efficiency.
●Managed a broad range of responsibilities, including marketing, sales, design, material procurement, project oversight, and customer relations. The demands of running the business, combined with the challenges of employee retention, led me to transition back into a full-time employee role.
●Specialized in a wide range of landscape services, including irrigation, grading, concrete, masonry, stonework, plants and sod, artificial turf, landscape lighting, and more. Initially focused on residential projects, with a successful transition into larger-scale commercial projects.
Project Manager
Best of Texas Landscapes-Leander, TX
January 2017 to November 2021
●Managed the installation of large-scale custom landscape projects ranging from $45K to $140K in value.
●Led commercial construction installations with project values of $2M to $3M.
●Supervised 4-7 projects and teams concurrently, ensuring efficient operations and timely project completion.
●Reviewed design plans, created material takeoffs, and procured materials, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
●Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, general contractors, and builders, providing consistent communication and promptly addressing any questions or concerns.
●Extensive expertise in irrigation, grading, concrete, masonry, stone work, plants and sod, artificial turf, landscape lighting, and more.
Turfgrass Maintenance Coordinator
City of Austin Parks and Recreation-Austin, TX
May 2013 to September 2016
●Oversaw turf management and irrigation for all Central Parks, including Zilker Park, Auditorium Shores, and numerous other locations.
●Managed a team of 30+ employees, developing and coordinating daily, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules to ensure optimal park conditions.
●Created and implemented fertilization, insecticide, and irrigation schedules for all parks, ensuring sustainable landscape health.
●Designed, planned, and executed new park projects, overseeing their implementation from concept to completion.
●Managed the setup and teardown for major events, including ACL, SXSW, Kite Fest, and many others, ensuring seamless operations.
●Developed and implemented a tree care plan to maintain the health of hundreds of heritage live oak trees across the parks.
●Designed and supervised the construction of a comprehensive drainage system through Zilker Park, significantly improving water flow and reducing drainage time by 20 times in the upper half of the park.
Professor of Turf and Landscape Management & Department Head
Western Texas College-Snyder, TX
August 2009 to May 2013
●Instructed nine courses annually, including Landscape Construction, Landscape Design (two courses), Irrigation (two courses), Agricultural Chemicals, Turf Management, Horticulture, and Landscape Plant Materials.
●Mentored students on a daily basis, providing guidance and support to help them successfully complete their degree programs.
●Managed three greenhouses, a 9-hole golf course, and various other hands-on learning environments for student development.
●Actively recruited students at high school events across Texas, nationwide, and internationally, promoting the program and attracting top talent.
Golf Course Superintendent
Frenchman’s Bend Golf and Health Club-Monroe, LA
August 2006 to May 2009
●Managed the maintenance of a premier 18-hole golf course, health club, spa, clubhouse, and restaurant, covering a total of 146 acres.
●Oversaw a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment, including 80 gas-powered golf carts, skid steers, and a range of mowers and specialized machinery.
●Led a team of 8 to 12 employees, adjusting staffing levels based on seasonal needs.
●Ensured consistent maintenance and continuous improvement of all 18 holes, the clubhouse, spa, and restaurant, with a focus on quality and precision.
●Maintained seven distinct grass heights across the course, from the deep rough (1 foot) to the greens (0.120”), with specific heights for aprons (0.35”), fairways (0.45”), tees (0.65”), and rough (1” and 2” for first and second cuts, respectively).
●Cared for 64 protected heritage trees, ensuring their preservation and health.
●Despite a demanding schedule that required early mornings and late evenings, I maintained a high level of professionalism and commitment. However, with the arrival of my growing family, I recognized the need for a more balanced lifestyle that would better support my family’s needs.
Assistant Superintendent
Bluebonnet Hills Golf Club-Austin, TX
August 2005 to February 2006
●Held similar responsibilities to those at Frenchman’s Bend Golf and Health Club, managing day-to-day operations and overseeing a team of 8 to 19 employees, depending on the season.
●Assisted in the maintenance of an 18-hole golf course, including overseeing irrigation systems, grass health, fertilization, pesticide application, and pre-emergent treatments.
●Ensured that all equipment was consistently cleaned, maintained, and ready for operation, particularly for mowing tasks.
●Managed and executed all chemical applications, including fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, miticides, algaecides, chemical colorants, and other necessary treatments.
●Maintained accurate inventory records of chemicals and other materials required for ongoing course maintenance.
Education and Training
M.B.A. in Business
University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Remote
June 2007 to September 2009
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Phoenix, AZ
September 2005 to May 2007
ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE in Double Major Turf and Landscape
Management & Landscape Design
Texas State Technical College - Waco, TX
August 2002 to May 2004
Email : ***********@*****.***
Skills
●Pest Control. Maintenance. Irrigation.
● Landscape maintenance. CAD. Artificial turf
●Masonry. Senior leadership. Strategic planning
●Project management. Leadership. Management
●Program management. Supervising experience.
●MIG welding (10+ years). Team Management
●Microsoft Word. Microsoft Excel. Computer skills
●Employee evaluation. Sales management
●Customer relationship management
●Conflict management. Direct sales. Financial management
●Project planning. Customer acquisition. Problem management
●Events management. CRM software. Financial planning
●Windows. Account management. Negotiation
●B2B sales. Senior leadership. Cash flow analysis
●Google Suite. Mobile devices. Project management
●Salesforce. Google Docs. Marketing. Territory management
●Construction. Schedule management. Social media management
●Accounting. Cost control. Blueprint reading. Sketchup
●AutoCAD. Microsoft Project. Budgeting. Forecasting
●Horticulture. Microsoft Office. Adobe Photoshop
●Adobe InDesign. Oracle. GIS. Human resources
●Employment & labor law. Bilingual. ProCore
●Microsoft Powerpoint. Microsoft Outlook. Smartsheet
●Project leadership. Restoration. Logistics
●Horizontal drilling. Time & attendance systems
●Facilities maintenance. Pest control. Tree care
●Organizational skills. Schematics. Construction management software
●Multifamily construction. Contracts. Fleet management
●Math. Construction estimating. Residential construction
●Proposal writing. Erosion control. Training & development
●Continuous improvement. Product management
●Quality management. Adobe Acrobat. Technical writing
●Profit & loss. Heavy equipment operation. Hardscape
●Excavator. Negotiation. Outside sales. Marketing
●Quality control. Sketchup (4 years). Plangrid (3 years)
LinkedIn profile -
http://linkedin.com/in/braking79
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