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THOMAS M. BENTON Coral Springs, Florida (954) 340 -0075 CAREER SUMMARY I have a hands -on management style, which has been fundamental during my years as a manager in the landscape construction industry. Throughout my career I have accomplished meeting and exceeding corporate goals and budgets with quality projects resulting in many awards. I have gained an excellent relationship with the Landscape Inspectors and General Contractors. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE LANDSCAPE SERVICE PROFESSIONALS 1998 - present Coral Springs, Florida A quality commercial landscape and irrigation installation company, specializing in new construction and renovation projects. VICE PRESIDENT / LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS MANAGER Oversee all aspects of the installation operations including hiring and training field personnel, locating and delivery of materials. I am also responsible for budget review, reporting profitability results to the President. Additionally, I am the Safety Program Director and also do estimating and designing of renovation projects. • The projects we have completed to date have resulted in a cost savings to the company in excess of ten percent of the original budgets. This was accomplished with purchasing materials under budget, scheduling work appropriately and with a "Team Work spells Success" attitude of our employees. • I also schedule maintenance of all equipment, machines and vehicles and review of information for new purchases. STILES LANDSCAPE SERVICE CO. 1984-1998 Fort Lauderdale, Florida The Landscape Division of the largest full service real estate development company in South Florida employing over 400. OPERATIONS MANAGER, (1992 -1998) Managed the operations of a $5 million installation division employing over 40. Responsible for budget analysis and reporting of project status, coordination of employees, equipment and materials. Reported to President, Vice President of Finance. Liaison between our Project Manager and the Construction Project Managers and Superintendents. • Successfully exceeded annual revenue projections and delivered quality projects below budget. • Succeeded in increasing revenue by over $3 million since 1991 by developing a relationship with new clients in the construction, development and property management industries as well as gaining the respect of the existing client base. • Instrumental in implementing organizational structures through team initiatives, which resulted in productive and positive work environments and minimal employee turnover. • Instrumental in managing the operations of the largest single landscape installation project at Ballenisle Country Club exceeding $1 million in revenue, which was completed under budget and on a compressed schedule with extremely limited personnel resources. • Received an Award of Excellence by ALCA and Award of Recognition from FNGA.