David Buchanan
Gastonia
Summary
Experienced small business owner with 25 years in operations management, business strategy, and financial oversight. Proven track record of fostering strong relationships with families and local communities. Demonstrated ability to drive sustainable growth and enhance customer loyalty.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Westview Gardens
Bessemer City
06.2020 - Current
- 25+ years of cemetery management experience.
- Director of Maintenance Operations for Citadel Management from 2001 to 2018.
- Oversaw 40 employees in 25 locations.
- Created a turf care management program to improve the appearance of each location.
- Currently, I oversee the day-to-day operations of Maintenance and Sales.
- Design and develop new gardens for future interments.
- Oversee budgeting and financial management.
- Administer periodic employee performance assessments.
- Repair and refinish bronze memorials
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Belmont Abbey College
Belmont, NC05-2005
Skills
- Budgeting
- Financial management
- Project management
- Employee training
- Garden design
- Sales strategy
- Regulatory compliance
- Profit and loss analysis
- Employee development
- Operations management
- Hiring and staffing
- Customer service
Accomplishments
- Past President of the NC Cemetery Association
Affiliations
- Served as a director for NC Cemetery Association from 2012-2017
- Member of NC and GA Cemetery Associatons
- Served on York Chester Historical District Committee 2011-2014
- Small group leader for my local church since 2015
Certification
- NC pesticide license
Websites
Timeline
Owner
Westview Gardens
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Belmont Abbey College
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