Loren Gardner has over 20 years of experience leading companies in sales, business development, and construction. He has successfully run 4 companies across various industries including green technology, construction, real estate, and sales of imported building materials. Gardner has a track record of closing high-value deals with C-level executives at Fortune 500 companies. He possesses strengths in national sales leadership, strategic partnering, and managing social media lead generation. His most recent role was as Senior National Sales Manager for a green technology company where he was responsible for multi-million dollar sales contracts with major transportation companies.

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Loren Gardner
Viridityconsultinginc@gmail.com ∞ PH: 415-680-6793
Business Development ♦ Director of Sales ♦ Organizational Consultant
Expert in: Sales ~ Development ~ Management
As a consummate leader, agent for cultural change, and strategic business developer, Ihave run 4 companies including,
Green Tech (Transportation sector), industrial/commercial/residential construction, Sales of Imported building materials,
Commercial/residential real estate acquisition and sales. Iam a recognized closer of national sales to C-level executivesto
fortune 500 companies. My diplomatic approach to business, my strong understanding of leadership, and a progressive
business development strategy have accounted for the success of the companies I have created, as well as those who I have
worked with. In my approach to business—executives realizemy integrity, employees appreciateme, and clients respect my
deference; I will be a valuable asset to the ongoing success of your company.
Professional Strengths
 Closer of C-level accounts
 National Sales Leader
 Strategic Partnering
 Multilingual-Span./Fren./Eng
 CRM management
 Social Media Lead Generation
 Risk Assessment/
Management
 Expert Negotiator
Experience: National sales, Business Development, General Engineering Contractor
2010-March 2011 • Advanced Transit Dynamics • South San Francisco, CA
Senior National Sales Manager
National Business to Business sales of Green Fuel-Saving Technology on the executive/engineering level to fortune 500
companies in the transportation sector. The position required an in-depth understanding of National Policy, closing 7
figure sales, multi-phase contracts, participating in Federal policy, Federal subsidy applications, fulfillment of all orders
from inception through performance. Having a critical eye for inefficiencies allowed me to streamline
manufacturing, facilitatemulti-million dollar sale contracts, and achieving high-levelstrategic partnerships.
 Locate and pursue strategic qualified target accounts within the US and Canada. Approach and attain key executive
level contacts and qualify company for application of our products to their operation.
 32 weeks of National travel in 2010 to target accounts to meet with C-level executives and present digital proposals
and logistical application of our product to their retrofit equipment, and installation logistics with OEM’s on new
orders.
 Run testing programs of new equipment including: fulfillment, installation, tracking all statistical data and feedback,
setting up systems for ease of future fulfillment on future orders.
 Assess engineering of products in real world application, making engineered changes in material types, design, and
installation procedures to aid in ease of future fulfillment and mitigate future breakdowns/repairs.
 Companies of Note: Knight Transportation, Swift Transportation, New Century Transportation, Yellow
(Reddaway), C.R.. England, TranService, H.O. Wholding, North East Great Dane, NFI, U.S. Logistics, Pride.
2001-Present • Viridity Consulting Inc. Napa, CA
Principle
Through the development of the aforementioned companies, I have attained knowledge and expertise in the areas
of all operations, corporate filings, finance, and staff management; within the residential, commercial, land
acquisition, and development, within the construction sector. Capable of coordinating multiple projects and
teams simultaneously, effectively manage staff of all levels and diverse backgrounds.
 Design, plan, and permit, projects within City, County, and State jurisdictions. Lead teams to develop and
administer project plans from conceptualization through turnkey.

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 Generate clientele, for the ongoing success of the companies. Lead generation, sales, and marketing, while
managing all projects and crews (30 man crew) for the continued success of the firm.
 Manage internal and external vendor sourcing/negotiation/relationships and projects from inception to
distribution of the final product.
 Maintain OSHA/CSLB/Safety & Local policies and compliance.
 Recruit, hire, and terminate—150+ employees.
 Develop business case justifications and business metrics to demonstrate value of investments.
 Track budgetary metrics for projects, purchasing of property, and strategic planning for construction.
***See portfolio for projects completed.
Education
 University of California Davis: 2000-2002
Emphasis: Viticulture, Enology, and Business
Development (international marketing and investment).
 University of Colorado Boulder: 1998-2000
Emphasis: Molecular Biology, minor in Engineering.
Philanthropic
 1995-2014 Rotary International, St. Helena, California
Chapter. (currently on hiatus status)
 2009-2010 Lion’s Club of St. Helena, California
 2011-2013 Santa Fe, Farmer’s Market Institute, Santa Fe,
New Mexico
 2007-2010 Duck’s Unlimited Fundraising Committee