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He manages client accounts and landscaping projects from inception through completion, leads consultations, proposals, and contract negotiations, and focuses on retaining existing clients, acquiring new clients, and enhancing outdoor spaces for homes and businesses. John’s strengths include operational efficiency, cross-functional team leadership, client discovery, relationship building, sales, project delivery, budgeting, and customer satisfaction across commercial and residential markets. As Owner & Operator of Superior Landscaping, he founded and scaled the business to $3.25 million in annual revenue, serving 325 recurring clients while leading P&L, service delivery, and an 18-person team with 95% retention. At Old Mill Nurseries, John directed more than $5 million in landscaping projects and used AutoCAD and Photoshop presentations to improve project close rates. His record also includes 27 annual projects delivered 97% on time, a six-hour weekly reduction in project delays, and a 21% increase in repeat business. John holds a BBA from Iona College. ## Services - Risk Management - Presentations - Customer Experience - Data Analysis - Customer Engagement - Customer Retention - Budgeting - Client Presentation - AutoCAD - Microsoft Excel - Accounting - Microsoft PowerPoint - Negotiation - Six Sigma - Strategic Planning - Account Management - Operations Management - Administration - Business Relationship Management - Sales and Marketing - Teamwork - Sales Management - Management - Client Relations - Finance - Critical Thinking - Project Management - Customer Service Management - Leadership - Communication ## Highlights - Founded and scaled Superior Landscaping to $3.25 million in annual revenue. - Built Superior Landscaping’s base to 325 recurring clients. - Oversaw P&L, service delivery, and client satisfaction as Owner & Operator of Superior Landscaping. - Built and led an 18-employee team at Superior Landscaping. - Achieved 95% employee retention through training, mentorship, and hands-on leadership. - Expanded Superior Landscaping’s service offerings, strengthening its market position and long-term client relationships. - Directed the design and execution of more than $5 million in landscaping projects at Old Mill Nurseries. - Completed Old Mill Nurseries projects on time, within budget, and to client specifications. - Achieved 10% revenue growth at Old Mill Nurseries through client engagement strategies, proposal development, and sales initiatives. - Increased project close rate by 18% through AutoCAD and Photoshop design presentations. - Drove 21% year-over-year sales growth at Quality Island Landscaping. - Generated $1.2 million in new revenue at Quality Island Landscaping. - Led more than 300 annual client consultations with an 18% conversion rate. - Directed operations for 27 annual projects with 97% on-time delivery. - Improved resource allocation to reduce project delays by six hours per week. - Built client relationships that increased repeat business by 21%. ## Experience - **Accounts Manager at Quality Island Landscaping at Quality Island Landscaping LLC** (2024-11-01–present) — Responsible for retaining and aquiring new cleints • Enhance current clients home and businesses • Create beautiful and thriving outdoor spaces • Manage client accounts and oversee landscaping projects from inception to completion. • Lead sales efforts, including client consultations, project proposals, and contract negotiations. • Ensure high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction. - **Account Manager & Salesman at Quality Island Landscaping** (2024-01-01–present) — Drove 21% YoY sales growth, generating $1.2M in new revenue by leading 300+ annual client consultations with an 18% conversion rate. Strengthened customer retention and satisfaction by building long-term client relationships and delivering high-quality service outcomes. Partnered with leadership to align service delivery with organizational goals, ensuring scalable growth and operational efficiency. - **Landscape Designer at Old Mill Nurseries** (2021-09-01–2025-08-01) — Designed and managed landscaping projects, ensuring timely and within-budget completion. • Led sales initiatives, including client meetings, project planning, and execution. • Utilized AutoCAD and Photoshop for project design and presentations. - **Project Manager, Designer, & Salesman at Old Mill Nurseries** (2021-01-01–2024-01-01) — Directed the design and execution of $5M+ in landscaping projects, completed on time, within budget, and to client specifications. Achieved 10% revenue growth by leading client engagement strategies, developing proposals, and executing sales initiatives. Increased project close rate by 18% through advanced design presentations in AutoCAD and Photoshop, improving client approvals and contract wins. - **Owner & Operator at Superior Landscaping** (2001-01-01–2019-01-01) — Founded and scaled a service business to $3.25M in annual revenue with 325 recurring clients, overseeing P&L, service delivery, and client satisfaction. Built and led a team of 18 employees, achieving a 95% retention rate through training, mentorship, and hands-on leadership. Expanded service offerings and improved operations, strengthening market position and establishing long-term client relationships. ## Education - Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services — Iona College ## FAQ ### What does John do? John is currently an Accounts Manager at Quality Island Landscaping LLC and an Account Manager & Salesman at Quality Island Landscaping. He manages client accounts, oversees landscaping projects from inception through completion, leads sales consultations, prepares proposals, negotiates contracts, and works to retain existing clients and acquire new ones. His work includes enhancing homes and businesses through thriving outdoor spaces while maintaining high-quality service and customer satisfaction. ### What are John’s professional strengths? John specializes in scaling landscaping and horticulture services across commercial and residential markets. His core strengths are operations management, efficiency improvement, cross-functional leadership, client engagement, account management, project delivery, sales, and customer experience. ### What has John accomplished at Quality Island Landscaping? At Quality Island Landscaping, John drove 21% year-over-year sales growth and generated $1.2 million in new revenue. He led more than 300 annual client consultations with an 18% conversion rate, strengthened customer retention through long-term relationships and high-quality outcomes, and partnered with leadership to align service delivery with organizational goals for scalable growth and operational efficiency. ### What did John accomplish at Superior Landscaping? As Owner & Operator of Superior Landscaping, John founded and scaled the service business to $3.25 million in annual revenue with 325 recurring clients. He oversaw P&L, service delivery, and client satisfaction built and led an 18-person team achieved 95% employee retention through training, mentorship, and hands-on leadership and expanded service offerings to strengthen the company’s market position and long-term client relationships. ### What did John accomplish as a Project Manager, Designer, and Salesman at Old Mill Nurseries? As a Project Manager, Designer, and Salesman at Old Mill Nurseries, John directed the design and execution of more than $5 million in landscaping projects, completing them on time, within budget, and to client specifications. He achieved 10% revenue growth through client engagement strategies, proposal development, and sales initiatives, and increased project close rate by 18% using advanced AutoCAD and Photoshop design presentations. ### What was John’s role as a Landscape Designer at Old Mill Nurseries? As a Landscape Designer at Old Mill Nurseries, John designed and managed landscaping projects to support timely, within-budget completion. He led client meetings, project planning, sales initiatives, and project execution, using AutoCAD and Photoshop for designs and presentations. ### What operational results has John delivered? John directed operations for 27 annual projects and achieved 97% on-time delivery. He improved resource allocation, reducing project delays by six hours per week, and built client relationships that increased repeat business by 21%. ### How does John approach client relationships? John is energized by meeting with clients, understanding their needs, and building relationships. His experience includes client consultations, engagement strategies, proposals, presentations, negotiations, account management, and long-term retention work. ### What does John value in a work environment and next opportunity? John is seeking greater autonomy and a pleasant, positive work environment. ### What is John’s educational background? John earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Iona College in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. ### What operations and business skills does John have? John’s operations, business, and project-management skills include operations management, project management, strategic planning, risk management, budgeting, finance, accounting, data analysis, administration, critical thinking, Six Sigma, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and presentations. ### What customer, sales, and leadership skills does John have? John’s client and sales capabilities include account management, business relationship management, client relations, client presentation, customer engagement, customer retention, customer experience, customer service management, customer service, customer satisfaction, sales and marketing, sales management, negotiation, business development, communication, interpersonal skills, leadership, management, and teamwork. ### What landscaping and design skills does John have? John’s landscaping and design experience includes landscaping, landscape design, landscape architecture, construction, irrigation, snow removal, snow plowing, AutoCAD, and Photoshop-based project design presentations. ### What insurance and financial-services knowledge does John list? John’s listed insurance and financial-services knowledge includes insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee benefits, long-term care insurance, retirement planning, whole life insurance, and licensed life insurance agent. ### What professional qualities does John emphasize? John’s listed professional attributes include being passionate about work, along with leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and customer-service focus. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngioino