628 Cortland Circle

Cheshire, CT 06410
203-439-9113
rvca9682@westpost.net
Richard Veenhuis
Objective
To obtain long term employment with a successful organization that
will allow me to utilize knowledge, experience and strong
communication skills to create a mutually beneficial relationship
between my employer, its customers and myself. My work ethic and
commitment to meeting or exceeding the goals of my employer will prove
to be an asset to whatever organization offers me this opportunity.
Experience
2007 - 2010 CW Resources New London, CT

Project Manager, Grounds Division

U.S. Naval Submarine Base
* Implemented new 1.5 million dollar grounds maintenance contract
for 150 acres of naval submarine base and affiliated off base
sites.
* Acquired new equipment and personnel necessary to successfully
service contract requirements.
* Worked closely with navy military and non military public works
personnel at base.
* Selected and negotiated contracts with variety of sub contractors
including: tree, snow removal, and pest control contractors.
* Successfully serviced contract for a three year period, meeting
and exceeding the expectations of the customer, and my employer.
2003 - 2005 Breezy Hill Nursery Salem, WI
Maintenance Division Manager
* Developed and implemented a business plan to establish a new
maintenance division. Copy of business plan available upon
request.
* Responsible for acquisition of new accounts, sales and customer
service.
* Hired and trained staff for new division.
* Managed job sites and supervision of crews.
* Performed application of fertilizers and pesticides.
* Responsible for all maintenance division invoicing.
2001 - 2003 Rocco Fiore & Sons Libertyville, IL
Site Manager
* Direct customer service to residential clients.
* Responsible for up selling of services to customers.
* Managed job sites and supervision of crews.
1999 - 2001 Breezy Hill Nursery Salem, WI
Construction Foreman
* Worked directly with designers and clients on installation of new
landscapes.
* Performed a variety of duties including plantings and hardscapes.
* Supervised landscape crews.
1997-1999 T.D.L. Masonry Spring Grove, IL
Mason
* Performed a variety of labor-type duties involved with
bricklaying, including: measuring, planning and designing final
layouts of projects.
* Built and maintained business relationships with both internal and
external customers and vendors.
*
1990 - 1997 Grundstrom & Associates Wheeling, IL
Superintendent / Applicator
* Maintain relationships with management of commercial accounts.
* Responsible for up selling services.
* Responsible for supervision of crews.
* Performed application of fertilizers and pesticides.
* Performed snow removal for commercial accounts.
* Earned a promotion that offered new responsibilities such as
becoming new direct contact for customers and estimating all new
customer construction or new maintenance contracts acquired.
Education
College of Lake County Grayslake, IL
* Two years of study in Business Administration / English 3.9
* Computer Training
Other:
* Licensed Pesticide Applicator
* Computer Training
Military Service
Served two years active duty in the Illinois Army National Guard.
Personal references available upon request.