Design Build Operations Manager

• Oct 2020 - Present

Senior Project Manager

• Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

Project Manager/ Sales Consultant

• Jan 2014 - Oct 2019

responsible for the installation on a range of commercial and residential projects. Starting with the initial consultation, bidding, and design work to the final installation. Leading crews, clients, and subcontractors throughout the process. Responsible for purchasing, buy-outs, budget management, wip schedule management, forecasting, and most importantly creating lasting relationships that will strengthen our company's portfolio and outlook for the future.

Project Manager

• Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

Responsible for the day to day operations for installations of high-end residential and commercial landscape construction ranging from 30k to several million in project value. Job scopes included anything that could be developed in the outdoor environment. Was responsible for the budgeting and forecasting of projects to help identify and assess project risk factors to keep projects profitable and on deadline.

Landscape Consultant

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

Provided professional knowledge and led clients from the initial consultation through the installation process for their outdoor environment. Provided a unique and complete experience to develop clients' outdoor dreams and make them into a reality. Through functional and aesthetically pleasing design, was able to develop numerous outdoor kitchens, pools, gardens, irrigation systems, commercial courtyards, parks, and high-end residential projects.

Project Manager

• Jul 2008 - Aug 2011

Increased gross sales by over 30% to 1.25 million over a one year period while leading the landscape install divisionHeightened our company's position by managing a range of projects bringing them to a reality for our clients Improved our estimating and budgeting process by recommending the upgrade of the company's software infrastructure and processPromoted client satisfaction while preserving the interests of the company and serving as a liaison between the client and company effectively settling issues Effectively managed budgets for projects to assure the company stayed within budget Responsible for the design process and presentation of conceptual and constructions plans to commercial and residential clients Managed construction projects to ensure conformance to project requirements and led crews through the entire installation processProvided analysis, estimates and cost implications of construction bidding, staff time costs and change orders for tree care services, maintenance contracts and municipal, commercial, and residential Installations Planned, assigned, directed and evaluated the work of other professional and sub-contractor employees on landscape architecture projects

Intern

• May 2007 - Aug 2007

Developed and sold a residential landscape design in my first week by identifying and understanding the client needs and translating those desires into a feasible design Increased the overall efficiency of installed hardscapes, planting plans and irrigation projects with my attention to detail and ability to be part of a team Aided in schematic design, tree replacement plans and planting design for residential and commercial properties

Assistant Manager

• May 2004 - Aug 2004

Personally selected from a group of returning and new employees to serve as the Assistant Manager based on my leadership skills and professionalism Increased the efficiency and predictability of employee shifts by implementing a new method to provide predicable weekly schedules Utilized personal communication skills to acquaint with club patrons to more efficiently fulfill their needs and desires

Carpenter's Assistant

• Jan 1997 - Jan 2002

Developed vital construction knowledge and skills including the installation process of drywall, roofing, concrete projects Impacted the daily efficiency of projects by working closely with the owner as an assistant to complete daily tasks