Will Gabel

609 19th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(641) 485-9928 (Cell)
wge01656@westpost.net
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PROFESSIONAL CREATIVE LEADER
Highly energetic and motivated detail oriented creative leader providing strong
professional expertise in areas of personnel management, training and developmen
t, mentoring and coaching including implementing organizational strategies to ha
ve desired impact on bottom line.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGHTS
Initiative Strategic Planning Leadership
Time Management Needs Assessment Asset Growth
Inventory Management Problem Solving Goal Setting
Communication Skills Results Oriented Motivating Staff
Operations Management Multi-tasking Build Client Relationship
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Horticulture
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Associate in Arts
Marshalltown Community College, Marshalltown, IA
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
DECISION MAKING
* Researched and identified the best method to finance the early stages of start
ing a business without incurring excessive debt. Adequate research allowed the
business to maintain low overhead during business start-up while minimizing fina
ncial risk.
* Researched and identified equipment dealers that could offer best price as wel
l as in house service technicians during business start-up. Built strong dealer
relationships that resulted in manageable start up costs while maintaining manag
eable service schedules for equipment.
INITIATED ACTION
* Developed an incentive program to encourage clients to prepay their accounts a
nd drive down billing expenses. Reduced overhead associated with accounts recei
vable by 80% on pre-paid accounts.
* Developed an incentive program to drive repeat and referral business from curr
ent client base to generate additional revenue designed expand the business. Ref
erral discount program successfully generated an additional 33% in seasonal reve
nue.
CONSULTING / CONSULTED
* Collaborated with key decision makers within client organizations to identify
proper inventory levels by reviewing upcoming event calendars, advertising and h
istorical trends to meet service demands. Reduced customer complaints and elimi
nated return visits due to inventory shortages.
* Partnered with vendors to identify the most cost effective products to gain be
st results for client base. Purchased effective yet inexpensive chemical combin
ations to meet desired aesthetic goals.
* Collaborated with subcontractors during the planning stages of an 80 acre mode
l development project to effectively manage access for numerous work groups. Ef
fectively schedule our work group to remain within budget on schedule during the
project.
ORGANIZED / COORDINATED
* Developed an "end of day" process to organize the next day's business schedule
to drive efficiencies. Increase productivity by an average of 66% within 2 wee
ks.
ECONOMIZED / SAVED
* Created and implemented a comprehensive preventative maintenance schedule for
fleet and fleet equipment to reduce costly repairs. Eliminated unplanned expens
es while limiting fleet down time.
* Designed and implemented a new routing system for our field support team to in
crease efficiencies. The new routing system cut transportation time by 13 %.
RESEARCHED / INVESTIGATED / DISCOVERED
* Researched potential business growth opportunities by offering timely solution
s to costly seasonal damage due to infestations. Succeeded in generating additi
onal income from the newly developed market to drive additional accounts and inc
rease market share.
COACHED / MENTORING
* Mentored entry level employees to be successful at work/life balance and grow
within their career field. Retained staff within a transient industry by mainta
ining flexible schedules, and drastically reduce staff turnover.
EVALUATED
* Evaluated overall productivity, reliability and dual purposing of essential eq
uipment during business startup. Analyzed options and collaborated with industr
y experts to avoid costly mistakes.
* Sought advice from dealers, industry peers, and service technicians while eval
uating potential equipment acquisitions. By strategically examining each item p
rior to purchasing I have eliminated many costly equipment repairs, and have pur
chased highly productive equipment.
* Evaluated on-sight inventory to ensure that stock levels supported customer sp
ecialty orders and holiday event demands. Weekly inventory evaluations allowed
the organization to maintain proper levels stocked on shelves at all time, redu
cing costs and improving profitability.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner 2009 - Present
Will Gabel Lawn and Landscaping West Des Moines, IA
* Lead financing and acquisition of all necessary equipment needed for initial b
usiness start-up based on comprehensive needs assessment and consultation resear
ch
* Established and initiated new cliental by using networking niche marketing ass
essment
* New employee hiring, training, and supervision
* Accounts receivable and payable
* Establishing and monitoring equipment service and maintenance schedules
Route Sales Representative 2008 - Present
Aramark Uniform Services Des Moines, IA
* Acquisition of new rental business by cold calling potential cliental
* Plus-selling additional services to existing customers to increase base busine
ss growth
* Ordering and adjusting inventory levels to insure customer satisfaction
* On-spot billing and crediting of invoices
* Billing and collecting for lost and damaged garments
Turf Consultant 2004 - 2008
Green Guys Lawn Care Ankeny, IA
* On-site estimates and service calls
* Developed relationships with contractors, realtors, and business owners to acq
uire new business
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Iowa State Turf Conference 2005 - 2009