Chas King

Landscape account management professional with 14+ years of experience managing commercial and residential landscape accounts, maintenance operations, customer relationships, and field teams. Experienced in serving as the primary client contact, conducting property inspections, coordinating enhancement projects, and aligning crew schedules with client expectations. Brings a service-oriented approach, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Aspire landscape management software.

Focused on client retention, service quality, safe operations, and sustainable account growth.

Commercial Account Manager - LANDCRAFTERS, INC. - Pinellas Park, FL

(2024)

• Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial clients, property managers, and homeowners’ associations, maintaining responsive and professional communication.
• Conduct routine property inspections and client meetings to assess service quality, identify concerns, and coordinate timely follow-up.
• Coordinate maintenance crew schedules and special landscape enhancement projects to support service standards and client expectations.
• Lead weekly crew safety meetings and reinforce safe work practices.
• Support client retention and business development by maintaining relationships and helping secure new accounts.

Residential Account Executive - ARTISTREE LANDSCAPES - Venice, FL

(2022 - 2024)

• Developed and maintained long-term client relationships, helping ensure satisfaction and continuity of service.
• Conducted site walkthroughs with clients, evaluated maintenance quality, and proactively presented landscape enhancement recommendations.
• Coordinated the day-to-day maintenance of 2–3 crews to help deliver scheduled services.
• Monitored accounts receivable, maintained current client database information, and responded promptly to internal and customer requests.

Landscape Manager — Residential & Commercial - LANDSCAPES R US, INC. - Atlanta, GA

(2012 - 2022)

• Oversaw existing client accounts and landscape maintenance operations, using Aspire to support account and workflow management.
• Coordinated project schedules, work sequencing, contractors, and material requirements to keep landscape activities organized.
• Participated in preconstruction planning by reviewing plans and specifications and coordinating with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Provided new-hire orientation and trained employees in company procedures and commercial landscape equipment operation.

Independent Contractor — IT Consultant / Trainer - STARTUP SOLUTIONS CONSULTING GROUP - Atlanta, GA

(2008 - 2012)

• Delivered technical training on storage area networks, industry-standard servers, and management software applications.
• Led train-the-trainer sessions and delivered e-learning programs to audiences worldwide, adapting content to varied learning needs.

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering Technology - Florida A&M University