Gail Wright

Gail Wright

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    General Manager at Bill Kennedy Landscape

  • Education

    • Richland College

      2007 - 2009
      Horticulture Certification Horticultural Science

      Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape Design.

    • Texas Tech University

      2009 - 2009
      Turf Management Certification Turf and Turfgrass Management

      Studied weed science, arboriculture

  • Experience

    • Robert S. Biscan & Co.

      Jan 1985 - Jan 1991
      Superintendent

      Project superintendent multi-family, single family, tenant build-out. Project ranges 25,000 to 4M

    • Gail Wright Insurance

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1997
      Insurance Agent

      Startup property/casualty, health agency build to 3300 policies despite a competitive and declining market.Assertive salesmanship Effective marketing Consistent follow-up and customer service. Production awards in 1993Profitable Agency awards in 1993, 1994 and 1996• Retention award in 1997

    • Christian Care Senior Living Communities

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1999
      Senior Living Counselor

      Marketing representative to seniors of intangible product, blue sky project Presentations for purchase of individual retirement communityBuy-in new concept to senior marketCommunity pre-sold to 80% of occupancy for approved bonding to complete a successful project.

    • Kennedy Marketing

      Jan 1999 - Dec 2001
      Administrator and Sales Support

      Sales support developed, implemented direct marketing to seniors Targeted sales of annuities, long-term care products, living trusts, business opportunities, and financial products Planned, hosted events and seminars Provided travel arrangements, expense funding and reportsForged strong relationship with client base

    • AT&T Wireless

      Dec 2001 - Apr 2003
      Inbound Sales Representative

      Inside sales representative for wireless accessories, additional services and phone plans. Receive inbound calls from direct marketing campaign. Marketing campaign designed to take wireless phones from a convenience as replacement of landline phone with wireless technology. Placing the US market on par with the European market of saturation of the consumer market. Top performer in sales nationally 32,000 associates company wide Target increase monthly phone packages average from $30-$40 to increase averages from $60-80 per month and overall household average $180Increase the average sale targeted accessories, increase from minimum plan to middle and upper level plansAchievements: Top sales associate companywide: March 02, June 02, July 02, and September of 02. Show less

    • Bill Kennedy Landscape

      Jan 2003 - now

      Customer service, retention, communications.Manage administrative operations, office, correspondance.Oversee and manage customer communications with field staff, and maximize the efficiency of staff. Problem-solving. Manage quality control and service performance.Landscape Design, Irrigation design. Knowledge of design, plants, irrigation, sustainable landscapes, native plants. Implement sales and marketing plans, new contract sales, services and enhancements. Newsletters, social media, website maintenanceEquipment procurement, manage fleet and equipment needsEstimating, contract writing, bids.Billing, receivables, collection, bookkeeping, timekeeping, personnel records.Balance Sheet and Profit Loss Responsibilities including budgets, strategic planning, expense control and margins. Recognized for getting the most from limited resources.Results driven, customer centered, self-motivated administrator with extensive background in office administration, management and supervisory positions. Verifiable talent for maintaining profitable landscape projects, with success in capitalizing on opportunities, implementing promotional and marketing strategies, upholding fiscal integrity. Over 13 years in family owned full service landscape business. Successful in selling services through establishing good rapport with clients, determining their needs and making recommendations on services and upgrades based on expert knowledge of landscape and irrigation. Articulate communicator and effective in achieving employee organizational goals and improving morale as a respected and trusted manager· Show less

      • General Manager

        Jan 2003 - now
      • General Manager

        Jan 2003 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • EPA WaterSense Partner Certified Irrigation Auditor

      EPA
    • Irrigation Auditor Texas A&M AgLife

      Texas A&M AgriLife
      Mar 2009
    • Licensed Irrigator

      TCEQ Compliance Service
      Jan 2007
    • Nursery Professional

      Texas Nursery and Landscape Association
      Jun 2014
    • Landscape Professional

      Texas Nursery and Landscape Association
      Dec 2007
    • Commercial Pesticide Applicator

      Texas Department of Agriculture
      Jun 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • delivery

      Issued by Meals on Wheels America on Aug 2016
      Meals on Wheels AmericaAssociated with Gail Wright