Accomplished landscaping and sod industry leader seeking to launch the next chapter of my career.

  Outstanding judgment and unparalleled expertise and results-achieved in the landscaping and sod industry.

  Built a company from $2.5 million to $5.2 million in sales, including increasing sales from both the landscape and sod production side of the business.

  Exceptional analytical, time management and multi-tasking ability, with a can do, will do attitude.

  Thrive under pressure and welcome new challenges to complete projects on deadline and exceed client goals.

Owner, Briarcliff Landscape and Sod Peconic, NY 1983-Present

  Lead daily operations of this small business that provides landscape services to customers on Eastern Long Island, and also produces top quality sod.

  Built and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clientele to gain their trust, confidence and respect, including securing referrals.

  Work closely with homeowners, property managers, landscapers, nurseries and municipalities.

  Manage, train and mentor a team of up to 25 employees to maximize their potential and excel.

  Create a fun business culture focused on exceeding customer expectations and teamwork.

  Spearhead major client projects, including delegating tasks to individual team members.

  Oversee advertising plans and implementation, including promotion in trade magazines.

  Monitor the performance of the company website such as any necessary changes to generate leads.

  Manage daily profit and loss of the business, and purchase products needed for business operations.

Achievements:

  Built the company from $2.5 million to $5.2 million in sales, including increasing sales from both the landscape and sod production side of the business.

  Secured 25% of landscaping projects from commercial customers.

  Completed a $1.8 million seeding and sodding project for a private 18-hole golf course, including working with engineers, architects and country club staff to design, construct and install a two-acre lined irrigation pond, including overseeing the design and construction of an 1,800 square foot pump house.

Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing Management, Bentley University

  Pesticide Applicators License, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

  Certificate of Achievement, Project Management, Villanova University 

  Certificate of Achievement, Turfgrass Pest Management, Purdue University       

  Multiple Certificates, Turfgrass Management, University of Georgia and Rutgers University     

  Completed Advanced Training Courses, Turfgrass Management, Virginia Tech University

  Hold a valid and clean Class A Commercial Driver License, New York State

Chairman of the Board, Southold Town Planning Board; since 2011

Also, Volunteer Firefighter and Youth Basketball Coach

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my strong interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT JOB TITLE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am an accomplished landscaping and sod industry leader with outstanding judgment and unparalleled expertise and results-achieved in the landscaping and sod industry. For example, I built a company from $2.5 million to $5.2 million in sales, including increasing sales from both the landscape and sod production side of the business. I possess exceptional analytical, time management and multi-tasking ability, with a can do, will do attitude. I also thrive under pressure and welcome new challenges to complete projects on deadline and exceed client goals. Among my additional unique skills and achievements:

  Managed, trained and mentored a team of up to 25 employees to maximize their potential and excel.

  Created a fun business culture focused on exceeding customer expectations and teamwork.

  Spearheaded major client projects, including delegating tasks to individual team members.

  Oversaw advertising plans and implementation, including promotion in trade magazines.

  Monitored the performance of the company website such as any necessary changes to generate leads.

  Managed daily profit and loss of the business, and purchase products needed for business operations.

  Secured 25% of landscaping projects from commercial customers.

  Completed a $1.8 million seeding and sodding project for a private 18-hole golf course, including working with engineers, architects and country club staff to design, construct and install a two-acre lined irrigation pond, including overseeing the design and construction of an 1,800 square foot pump house.

As your leader, you will find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy
516-903-6041