1. JOHN ALEXIADES
9374 Falling Water Dr. Bristow, Virginia, 20136 571-313-9900 john@operadc.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2004 – Present AVALAWN LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING / Operating Partner
PROJECT MANAGER
Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve
matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with
architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
Direct and supervise workers.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations.
Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
DESIGN OUTDOOR LIVING PROJECTS
Confer with clients, engineering personnel, and architects on overall program.
Seek new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals or giving presentations.
Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or
indigenous plants.
Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs, such as using recycled
wood or recycled concrete boards for structural elements or recycled tires for playground bedding.
July 2011 – Present OPERA ULTRA LOUNGE / Owner & Partner
OPERATING PARTNER
Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability
and terms of sales.
Control purchasing department budgets.
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
MANAGING PARTNER / PURCHASING DIRECTOR
Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take
or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints.
Keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or
comments, as well as actions taken.

2. Determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing.
Contact customers to respond to inquiries or to notify them of claim investigation results or any planned
adjustments.
Resolve customers' service or billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging
merchandise, refunding money, or adjusting bills.
Solicit sales of new or additional services or products.
Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take
or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints.
Resolve customers' service or billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging
merchandise, refunding money, or adjusting bills.
EDUCATION
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
* Completed coursework towards Bachelor in Business, March 1990
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Speak Moderate Spanish and Greek.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST