1620 W. Gaines
Nampa, ID 83686
208-461-1973-h
dld.mckenzie[at]gmail.com
February 7, 2009
HR Dept.
Dear HR:
I am currently a landscape Architect working the Boise area. I am licensed in UT and in the process of obtaining my license in ID. I am looking for a stable long-term position in Landscape Architecture. In looking at your web site, I was particularly interested in providing horticulturally and environmentally correct cutting edge design and planning. I also like forward thinking and well rounded staff. As a candidate with a strong academic background, relevant experience, and communications skills, I am confident that I could make a positive and productive contribution to your organization.
My attached resume gives evidence of my strong performance in sales and design. My coursework has given me a rich mixture of both the theoretical and practical sides of my field. For example, the construction classes and practical experience has helped me to be a better designer as I have the ability to know the process from the ground up. My sales work gave me hours of work every day on AutoCAD as well as helping with program development and client presentations.
I have had created a record of sales in the landscape industry averaging over $100K a month. I have created a large portfolio of residential work as well as commercial jobs. I have been responsible for maintaining and updating drawings and contracts as well as cost estimates.
I am willing to make a move as soon as department heads allow. I would like to meet with you to discuss the possibility of a position at your firm. I may be contacted at the phone number and e-mail address listed on my resume. Thank you for your time and interest. I look forward to meeting with you.
Sincerely,
Dean "Mack" McKenzie
Landscape Architect
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1620 W. Gaines Ct,
Dean "Mack" McKenzie
Nampa, ID 83686
208.461.1973
PROFILE
Accomplished landscape architect and landscaper. Licensed in UT, NV. More than 12 years of landscape experience. Proficient in Auto cad 2008, as well as hand drafting. Crew superintendent
over multiple crews. Consistent landscape sales over $100k per month. Retail plant sales experience.
SKILLS
• AutoCAD 2008 and LandFX
• Strong interpersonal client skills
• Ability to sell new concepts and ideas
• Take-off and bidding jobs
• Site Design and Analysis
• Landscape construction knowledge and
experience • Computer skills including MS Office suite
• Hand drafting/ Rendering
• Strong plant knowledge
• Drafting contracts for jobs
• Create details and specifications
• Class A CDL
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
Landscape Design and Sales
• Sales for landscapes totaling an average of 110k per month consistently, making me top sales for the majority of sales career.
• Increased productivity by over 50% using new software- LandFX.
• Introduced B&W plans based on line weight rather than color, increasing professional appearance, and boosting productivity by making plans easier to read and understand.
• Created a standardized drawing format, as well as standard of file archiving and nomenclature which made files easy to find, save, and track; increasing efficiency.
• Introduced new client tracking software, making schedules easier to follow and job progress tracking faster.
• Introduced new bidding sheets, reducing costs and increasing revenue by accurately tracking costs and profit margins, saving time by making bidding simple and uniform company wide.
• Developed schematics and initial cad designs with senior design staff, saving them time by then managing design from schematic to CD levels with minimal supervision.
• Project management of design process and construction sites to ensure quality control and correct installation, saving costs by minimizing change orders, call backs, and re-design.
• Construction experience saved research costs by making purchasing and specifying materials part of the schematic process.
Landscape Architecture and Design
• Developed schematics and initial cad designs with senior design staff, saving them time by then managing design from schematic to CD levels with minimal supervision.
• Freed up senior design team by performing various tasks such as: create details and specifications, specifying materials, red lines, establishing a base and sheet setup, initial CAD work, and schematic to CD level work with minimal supervision.
• Increased productivity by over 50% using new software- LandFX.
• Construction experience saved research costs by making purchasing and specifying materials part of the schematic process.
• Managed interns on tasks necessary for project completion allowing PM's ability to focus on other tasks.
Landscape Superintendent
• Landscape Construction of multi family, small parks, and residential projects with minimal upper management involvement, allow them focus on business development
• Ability to accurately read plans and install work per plan due to design experience made crews I managed 45% more effective than other crews, by eliminating the need for LA or owners to re-visit sites for plant placement.
• Running multiple crews and plant placement responsibility saved money by eliminating a second tier of management.
• Order supplies and materials on site removed purchasing responsibility from the office saving time and money as well as ensuring proper quantities and products on site.
• Maintaining landscapes and irrigation on current protects saved revenues by eliminating the need for additional maintenance crews to take care of site.
EDUCATION/LICENSES
Licenses (Apr 2006- Present)
RLA in UT # 363143-5301, NV #774
Utah State University (Sept 1996- May 1999) Logan, UT
Bachelors of Science Degree: Ornamental Horticulture. Minor: Landscape Design
Ricks College (Aug 1991- May 1996) Rexburg, ID
Associate of Science Degree: Landscape Construction Management. Minor: Landscape Horticulture Portfolio Link: http://picasaweb.google.com/dld.mckenzie/Portfolio?authkey=cY5r18TXBvw
WORK HISTORY:
New West Landscapes- Landscape Architect Apr 2008- Aug 2008
Address: 7070 Hwy 20-26 Nampa, ID 83687
Salary: $47,000/ yr 45hr Supervisor: Pat Raymes- Owner
Phone: 208-468-8871
• Creating Landscape Designs from SD-CD level
• Creating Excel sheets
• Take-off and bidding jobs/drafting contracts for jobs
• Create details and specifications
• Personal Client sales and design meetings • Outline CAD work manage digital design development
• Estimator of supplies-equipment-manpower on jobs
• Specifying materials
• Sub-division layout and design
• Coordination with HOA and Government agencies for approvals
Sun City Landscapes- Lead Design Feb 2007- Jan 2008
Address: 4270 W. Patrick Las Vegas, NV 89118
Salary: $52,000/ yr 45hr Supervisor: Trevor Sawatzky- VP
Phone: 702-260-6309
• Creating Excel sheets
• Take-off and bidding jobs/drafting contracts for jobs
• Create details and specifications
• Personal Client sales and design meetings • Outline CAD work manage digital design development
• Estimator of supplies-equipment-manpower on jobs
• Specifying materials
• Coordination with HOA and Government agencies for approvals
Valley Crest-Estimator Nov 2006 - Feb 2007
Address: 4670 S. Polaris Las Vegas, NV 89103
Salary: $41,000/ yr 45hr Supervisor: Brian Chesnut- Branch Manger
Phone: 702-597-2556
• Take-off and bidding jobs/drafting contracts for jobs • Estimator of supplies-equipment-manpower on jobs
Studio VBM- Landscape Design Apr 2006- Nov 2006
Address: 1601 S. Rainbow Las Vegas, NV 89146
Salary: $42,000/ yr 45hr Supervisor: Jim Veltman- Owner
Phone: 702-396-1044
• Helped principals with schematics and designs
• Create details and specifications
• Establishing a base and sheet setup
• Initial CAD work through construction documents and specifications • Red lines and revisions
• Specifying materials
• Client design and program development meetings
Southwick Landscape Architecture- Landscape Design Oct 2005-Apr 2006
Address: 12 Commerce Center Henderson, NV 89014
Salary: $41,000/ yr 35hr Supervisor: Stan Southwick- Owner
Phone: 702-597-3108
• Helped principals with schematics and designs
• Establishing a base and sheet setup
• Initial CAD work through construction documents and specifications • Red lines and revisions
• Specifying materials
Labrum Landscape-Green Planet-Chip-n-Dales (Las Vegas, NV) Jan 2003-Apr 2005
• Creating Excel sheets
• Take-off and bidding jobs/drafting contracts for jobs
• Create details and specifications
• Personal Client sales and design meetings • Outline CAD work manage digital design development
• Estimator of supplies-equipment-manpower on jobs
• Create details and specifications
• Coordination with HOA and Government agencies for approvals
Big Trees Landscape-UDC Development (Snohomish, WA) Jul 2000- Dec 2002
• Landscape Construction
• Install landscape
• Install irrigation
• Install hardscape, pavers, flagstone, concrete, walls, etc.
• Accurately read Construction documents and specifications
• Run multiple crews
• Install Fencing, decks, and other carpentry • Coordination of construction crews and superintendents on the job
• Order supplies and materials
• Plant placement of designs
• Quality control
• Customer satisfaction
• Maintaining landscapes and irrigation
Interim positions during school May 1999 - Jul 2000
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