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Founder

Hydro-Vac, Inc.

HVI has been a family-owned and operated company since 2001. In 2020, Caleb stepped in on a truck and worked part-time at night and on the weekends to learn what it took to run the company from an operational and business standpoint. Caleb has started and sold his small businesses, so his experience as a young entrepreneur transfers over to his role at HVI.

- Caleb oversees ongoing business operations within the company. 
- Jobsite crews and office staff report directly to Caleb. 
- Caleb is reporting directly to the CEO.

Currently, Caleb oversees close to 20 employees and 7 service crews.

Chief Operating Officer

- Directing the day to day operations. 
- Directing 6-7 crews, fleet vehicles, and managing 12-14 people.
- Online job bidding and estimating. Proficient in several construction softwares.
- Fielding all company / customer calls and emails.
- Assisting in recruiting new employees, fielding resumes to the CEO
- Running advertising ads across platforms. 
Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and web platforms.
- Overseeing the Hydro Excavation division; invoicing, billing, vendors, and health & safety program.
- Daily, weekly, and quarterly reports for various organizations. Such as DOT, FMSCA, and various Unions.

—— ACHIEVEMENTS ——
- In 4 months, I have assisted in hiring, onboarding, and training 2 full-time crews. 
- Bringing in an additional 50-100k gross per month. 

- In 6 months, I completely took over bidding/estimating. 
- Largely contributing to the 400% increase in net income for the company.

Head Operations Manager and Coordinator

Framework - Construction Recruiting

Helping framework connect more people to more opportunities through online and social media initiatives.

Consultant / Contractor Role

- Creating videos
- Online campaigns 
- Assisting in the recruitment process

Marketing Outreach Consultant

Fouss Vending

Self Started a Vending Machine Company from my Dorm Room.

* Providing Vending Machines AND Micro-Markets to businesses sized Small to Medium 
* Scaling the business consistently 
* Donating a Percentage of Profits to various charities designed to help people out of crisis

—— ACHIEVEMENTS ——
Sold the company. Bought by a vending machine startup company. 
* Exited at 21 years old.

Ambassadors for Business

* Consistently served as a volunteer at AFB events
* Assisted in setting up and takedown of the event
* Assisted in maintaining the community and socializing of the events
* Engaged with numerous local professionals in their field
* Built long-term friendships with local business executives
* Spoke on the "Do Something Initiative" at an event

Ambassador

5 Things About ME ⬇️

- I’m a Christ Follower
- I’m a Husband
- I’m a Father 
- I’m a Business Owner
- I’m a Coach & Consultant 


CALEB Fouss 👷🏼‍♂️👨🏼‍💻

Billd

Leading the Account Management team responsible for individual deal underwriting and decisioning across both product lines.

Manager of Account Management

Managed quarterly projects, lead process improvement, took lead on underwriting and decisioning of Pay App Advance product line, trained and mentored new hires, held weekly one-on-ones and managed development of new hires.

Team Lead - Account Management

Underwriting and decision individual deals to drive revenue while balancing risk and repayment performance metrics for longterm business health.

Account Manager

Managed subcontractor relationships and drove revenue generation of existing clients in Texas and around the country.

Relationship Manager

Billd gives you the confidence to bid on and win more projects by 
offering 120-day terms to pay for your commercial construction materials.

Contractor Onboarding Specialist

Provided efficient, insightful and time-sensitive services for hedge fund clients, allowing them to quickly obtain discerning, strategic insights to make key investment decisions. 

Facilitated insightful client-expert consultations by understanding key details of the client’s research goals and applying that understanding to identify optimal expert resources.

Client Solutions Associate

SHI International Corp.

- Achieved clients’ initiatives of maximizing IT efficiency by delivering solutions according to the vision of high level IT decision-makers after creating and developing long-term relationships
- Delivered over $500,000 in gross margin to SHI by collaborating with manufacturers on their incentives, timelines and goals and coordinating those with existing sales opportunities
- Expanded the SHI brand to over 50 organizations and over 250 contacts by leveraging previous relationships and successes

Inside Account Executive

Elite Lab Services

- Created an efficient, inviting and impressive workplace by owning and executing the renovation, repair and maintenance of the laboratory and adjoining event center
- Maintained a well organized and highly functional fleet of equipment by systematically up-keeping and replacing equipment on a predictable schedule
- Executed projects from inception to completion under a budget created in tandem with the CEO

Property Manager

Brookshire Grocery Company

Order Selector

Creative problem solver with six years of experience utilizing strong analytical, strategic and relationship-building skills to successfully drive revenue and gross margin by collaborating, scoping and managing projects of varying time, availability and feasibility constraints. 

taplio

The Battle

CALEB Fouss 👷🏼‍♂️👨🏼‍💻

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