Outdoor activities with my wife and dog
Motorcycling
Mountain biking
Travelling (locally, nationally and internationally)
John Pomeroy
Kensington
Summary
Dynamic business owner with a proven track record in driving growth and profitability at a self-employed landscaping company. Skilled in problem-solving, customer relations, team management and collaboration, I excelled in cultivating strong client relationships and optimizing operations. Experienced in inventory management from my role at Montgomery County Cars, I prioritize quality assurance and effective communication.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscaping
Owner-Operator
Kensington, MD
03.1992 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
- Managed financial budgets and controlled expenses effectively.
- Cultivated strong client relationships to enhance customer satisfaction and retention rates.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair, and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, and products.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
Assistant Parts Manager
Montgomery County Cars - Volkswagen, Mazda, Subaru Dealership
Rockville, MD
09.1986 - 02.1992
- Managed inventory levels to optimize parts availability and minimize delays.
- Collaborated with service department to ensure timely fulfillment of parts requests.
- Trained new staff on inventory management systems and dealership protocols.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD12-1996
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Business development
- Regulatory compliance
- Attention to detail
- Driven and determined
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Task delegation
- Issue resolution
- Quality assurance
- Negotiation and persuasion
- Incident response
Accomplishments
Heroic life-saving assistance for a member, awarded by Montgomery County Harley Owner's Group Chapter #1818 (June, 2018)
Certification
Handgun Permit, State of Maryland
Concealed Firearm Permit, Utah Department of Public Safety
Interests
Timeline
Landscaping
Owner-Operator
03.1992 - Current
Assistant Parts Manager
Montgomery County Cars - Volkswagen, Mazda, Subaru Dealership
09.1986 - 02.1992
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
University of Maryland, College Park