Wiley Sanders, ACE, RMI, CAWCO

Experience

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  Merrill Pest Control

  Jan 1993 - Jul 1996

  Manager

  Routed technicians, performed WDO inspections, created relationships with existing and new clients. Trained technicians in pest managemnet practices, safety, sales practices, and routing efficiency.

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  Merrill Pest Solutions

  Jul 1996 - Mar 2006

  Owner/President

  Developed staff in the areas of customer service, both in the office and in the field. Developed relationships in the communities we served by participating in community events and service organizations.Developed construction side of business in response to customer base asking for a contractor to perform repairs we were recommending. Worked with subcontractors to complete remodels and additions for our clients. Supervised a crew of between 4 and 8 construction personnel, 5 pest management technicians and four office staff.• Grew company from 125k to 750k in 9 years without sales staff and in one of the weakest economic areas in Oregon.• Focused on staying with budget for materials and on time for hours worked.• Provided inspections for the transfer of real estate. Realtors enjoyed our easy to read format detailing our findings and recommendations. Show less

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  Eden Advanced Pest Technologies

  Mar 2006 - Jan 2010

  Technical Director

  Technical/Safety Director Oct, 2008 to Jan, 2010Eden Advanced Pest Technologies Coquille, OR/Olympia, WADeveloped and implemented monthly training, policies and policy changes, new protocols and made changes in existing protocols. Worked with branch managers to positively affect L&I rating. Worked with the states of Oregon and Washington to gain CEU for in house training.• Developed and implemented vehicle policy which reduced vehicle accidents by making drivers aware of their responsibilities. Re-wrote Written Accident & Illness Prevention Program• Was part of a team working with Washington State University (WSU) to put on bedbug training classes• Organized and detailed • Held and managed wildlife license with Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife for Eden.• Held as the Responsible Managing Individual the Construction Contractors license for EdenRegional Manager Mar, 2006 to Oct, 2008Eden Advanced Pest Technologies Coquille, ORResponsible for the growth of Lane, Douglas, Coos, Curry, Jackson and Josephine Counties, Oregon. Encouraged staff in the areas of route work and sales. Worked to gain new clientele and keep branch profitable.• Developed Daily operating report that is now used by the entire company. • Co-wrote Eden’s Natural Choice program which received Green Shield certification• Organized and detailed• Held and managed wildlife license with Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife for Eden.• Held as the Responsible Managing Individual the Construction Contractors license for Eden Show less

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  Srague Pest Solutions

  Jan 2010 - Mar 2013

  Operations Manager

  Develop relationships with potential clients, manage team of pest management professionals, bid larger jobs for bird work, fumigation and bed bugs. Perform bird management work (netting, spike, shock track), Manage rapport with existing accounts and ensure audit scores are high for food processing and handling facilities. Maintain appropriate levels of stock at three warehouses and on five vehicles. Aid in development of annual budgets and training of new and existing team members.

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  Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Facilities Maintenance

  Maintaining facilities to a world class standard ensuring that guests have the best experience possible.

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  Western: A Property Services Company

  Aug 2013 - Apr 2016

  Owner

  Western is a full service property maintenance company. We specialize is the prevention of problems from decay to pest. We search for potential causes and address them before they create problems.

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  ColumbiaCare

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Facilities Specialist

  In this position I manage multiple locations with multiple structures. providing preventative maintenance as well as resolving problems that arise. In any given day I may be working on landscape to structural pests and electrical to plumbing or HVAC.

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  Eden Advanced Pest Technologies

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2016

  Pest Management Professional

  Aiding in training of employees. Troubleshooting problem locations, Tracking and aiding improvement in termination rates. Developing the protocols for a new construction division.

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  Rentokil North America

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2020

  Working with all members in the region to develop and improve abilities and sales in the lines of business of bird work, bio-remediation, vegetation management, fumigation, odor remediation, and construction services. I also help our Ambius business with green walls and various projects.

  • Operations Manager

    Jun 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Regional Specialty Lines of Business Manager

    Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
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  Rentokil Pest Control North America

  Jan 2021 - now

  • Technical Services Manager

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2021 - Dec 2023