Experience

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  Manchester Bidwell Corporation

  • Greater Pittsburgh Area

  • Director of Operations - Drew Mathieson Center for Horticultural & Agricultural Technology

    • Jan 2010 - Present
    • Greater Pittsburgh Area

    Director of Greenhouse Operations - The Drew Mathieson Center for Horticultural and Agricultural TechnologyProgram Focus: Social enterprise, wholesale production greenhouse, adult career training, youth education, community education and outreach

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  Wallace Nature States

  • Principal

    • Mar 2007 - Present

    Established and coordinated daily operations, sales, marketing, and administrative functions.Executed residential, community, and commercial landscape designs and project management proficiency. Developed project concepts, landscape designs, and implemented project construction.Obtained and expanded working knowledge of horticulture, design, maintenance, and land management.Built supervisory, motivation, and team building experience through team development and management. Developed a technical and mechanical insight through project design and research.Executed design application, subcontractor management, and quality control standards. Developed and applied marketing, sales, production, and customer service plans.Acquired extensive computer experience including client database management, desktop publishing, landscape design, and research skills.Multitasked through managing multiple projects at various stages.

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  Englert Nursery and Landscaping

  • General Manager

    • Mar 2005 - Jan 2007

    Design/Build sales, concept development, project design, estimating, project management, and quality control.Selected new products and plants and priced through tradeshow attendance and market research.Ordered and maintained retail nursery and design/build stock.Redesign of nursery and garden center layout including interior and exterior layout, visual presentation, product plan-o-gram, nursery product adjacency plan, signage, and sign coordination. Increased nursery and garden center annual sales by 28%.Established and managed website, client database and develop and implement marketing strategies.Developed and managed new and existing accounts.Developed and managed vendor and retail client relations.Developed and managed full time and seasonal staff. Coordinated administrative functions and daily operations.Operated landscape equipment including skid steer, front end loader, forklift, and related small equipment.

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  Western Pennsylvania Conservancy

  • Director of Technical Services

    • Mar 2001 - Sep 2004

    Program Focus: Consulting Services, Community/Urban Planning, Community Gardening/Enhancement, Green Space Evaluation, Project Stewardship/Sustainability, Project Management, Conservation/Horticulture Education, Green Space Design, Community Revitalization, Transportation Enhancement, Context Sensitive Solutions, and Volunteer Organization.Feature Projects: Downtown Pittsburgh and Business District Gardens & Hanging Basket Program, Squirrel Hill Tunnel Enhancement/Greening, Fort Pitt Tunnel Enhancement/Greening, Liberty Tunnel Enhancement/Greening, Slippery Rock Memorial Park, Green Neighborhood Initiative, City of Pittsburgh Community Garden Program, Allegheny County Community Garden Program, Regional Community Garden Program, Mount Washington/Duquesne Heights Emerald Link, School Garden Initiative, Vegetable Garden Program, Watershed Assistance Center Garden, and Regional Gateway Garden Program.

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  Landscape Design Specialist

  • Principal

    • Jan 1990 - Mar 2001

    Prior to enrolling at the University of Pittsburgh I opened my own design and installation firm selling a variety of design and maintenance services to residential and commercial customers.