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Shane Rees

Barrie,ON

Summary

Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 10 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Motivated business professional bringing 10 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated Fence Installer professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator of Nature First Fence

Myself
05.2018 - 07.2023
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Founded and managed Nature First Fence and Nature first Lawn and Garden business, growing revenue to $50 to $100] in first year

Owner/Operator of Nature First Lawn and Garden

Myself
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations

Education

High School Diploma -

Barrie Central Colligate
Barrie, ON
06.2021

Skills

  • Understanding of customers vision, helpful with ideas for there garden beds Always listens to customer I always put customer needs first I try to save money for them on material I always get job done in a timely fashion, most times i am able to do job faster then time frame given
  • Done removal of old fence to replace with install of new fence Done several different styles Knowledgeable of many different power tools
  • Knowledgeable of safety for tools and myself, always come to work wearing proper gear including hard toed boots and safety glasses, also proper clothing for the job

Timeline

Owner/Operator of Nature First Lawn and Garden

Myself
06.2018 - 07.2020

Owner/Operator of Nature First Fence

Myself
05.2018 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

Barrie Central Colligate
Shane Rees