Alexander Kirby

Living a flourishing life full of charity, business, and sport. MBA - College of Charleston.

Role
Chief Operating Officer at Angel Oak Nursery
Location
Charleston, SC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Alexander Kirby

Axkirby.com about.me/alexanderjkirby A graduate of the College of Charleston…

Experience

  1. Chief Operating Officer

    Angel Oak Nursery

    Jun 2015 — Present · Charleston, SC, US

    Implemented sales increases of 45% year over year from 20••••24.o Increased our design and rendering options for customers which added 20 new projects 2023o Expanded into the private sector gaining new 2023 contracts and increasing revenues $30ko Increased product offerings, larger client capacity, and our ability to operate as our own freight providero Provided entry into the commercial landscape design segment - better quality at lower costs Tripled Labor production and revenue from 20••••23 without raising prices or capital expenditures. Eliminated existing seasonal loss by developing repotting schedules, plant care routines, watering schedule, and weather adjustment. This turned your typical $3k in loss into $7k in revenue gains. Led sales increases of 17% yoy 20••••19 through marketing strategies, breaking down traditional seasonal barriers and growing out partnerships with large contracting companies. Acquired Specialized shovels from ERA Group in Montreal to become the only North American retailero Negotiated cost and freight in order to sell retail for $30 less than their past endeavors Negotiate contracts for large projects and provide on-site consultation ranging from $5k to $35k. Coordinate and schedule deliveries and large landscaping projects ranging from $1k to $35k. Design Landscapes and manage all labor; restructured our labor process to be more efficient & increase sales. Developed a digital presence and pushed more marketing which brought ~300 new unique viewers per month. Repositioned into the go to local nursery through expanding our supply to suit all needs in our segments

Education

  • College of Charleston

    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business, Management, Marketing

    2019 — 2020

  • College of Charleston

    BA (2), Political Science and History

    2008 — 2012

  • College of Charleston

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) History and Political Science, History

    2008 — 2012

Skills

  • Public Relations
  • Facebook
  • Landscape Maintenance
  • Broadcast Television
  • Nonprofits
  • Spanish
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Powerpoint
  • Twitter
  • Event Planning
  • Social Media
  • Modern Standard Arabic
  • Customer Service
  • Youtube
  • Budgets
  • Community Outreach
  • Tennis
  • Digital Production
  • Video Editing
  • Writing
  • Table Tennis
  • Social Networking
  • Event Management
  • Fundraising
  • Non-Profits
  • Blogging
  • Public Speaking
  • Research
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Management
  • Microsoft Word
  • Photoshop
  • Editing

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