To obtain employment in a team oriented environment where I can best apply my diverse educational and professional experience, working knowledge of landscape architecture, effective communication, and hands on experience in the construction industry.
James W. Bateman, ASLA, RLA
2006-October 2009
T.R. Gear Landscaping Inc. Fairfield, Ohio
Landscape Architect / Estimator
Assisted with day to day operations of landscape construction department; scheduling, project management, purchasing, sales, and receiving.
Analyzed and responded appropriately to basic employee inquiries in a timely manner.
Accurately priced landscape, irrigation, and hardscape projects in range of $10,000 to over $1,000,000.
Occasionally communicated in conversational Spanish during the seasonal hiring process and day to day business operations as the need arose.
Worked with vice president and president to develop marketing and sales tools to increase profitability.
Prospected for new private and public bid jobs through use of Dodge and ISQFT software applications.
Interviewed personal for keys roles and assisted with hiring processes of seasonal employees.
Conducted monthly analysis of landscape inventory and adjusted per budget.
Monitored monthly sales and projects bid to meet year end sales goals.
Worked with operations manager, project managers, and sales team to ensure a smooth transition from the drawing board to the built environment.
Operated company equipment in assigned areas including, telephone, copiers, fax machines, computers, fork lifts, pallet jacks, skid steer loaders, and backhoes.
Developed standard operating procedures (S.O.P's) for key task completed in the office and field.
Worked closely with vendors and field personnel to control cost and waste.
Produced detailed bids and design even during high seasonal work demands.
Attended continuing education classes to update product knowledge and increase safety training.
2003-2006
Robert E. Truskowski, Inc.
Palm Beach, Florida
Landscape Architect
Managed and operated one person Palm Beach field office.
Coordinated payments with accounting department and responsible for office petty cash.
Worked closely with various contractors to ensure horticulture, client, and design expectations were exceeded.
Supervised work of subcontractors in field.
Analyzed and responded appropriately to basic client and subcontractor issues in a timely manner.
2002-2003
Morgan Wheelock Inc. West Palm Beach, Florida
Staff Landscape Architect
Design work and production of schematic design, design development / construction documents including: grading, drainage, layout, demolition, site plans, plant layouts and details
Spent extensive time in the field communicating project details to foreman.
Expanded product knowledge by researching specific hardscape materials for paving, walls, pools, water features, and garden furnishing for projects locally and abroad.
2001-2002
Land Design South West Palm Beach, Florida
Landscape Designer II
Executed projects with many of South Florida’s builders and developers in preparing site plans for various projects for approval and representation through the zoning process.
Expanded knowledge of local zoning and development codes.
Developed time lines for projects and ensured that issues be resolved in a creative and timely manner.
Collaborated with other team members to address project issues and create design solutions.
Worked on a variety of project types and scales including: master planned communities, multi-family residential projects, commercial developments, entry features, landscape designs, wetland mitigation, and upland mitigation.
Generated large format graphics for commercial and residential site plans.
1999-2001
Urban Environments Columbus, Ohio
Design Intern
Interned with the company in order to apply classroom knowledge to real world business situations.
Worked on design and construction of irrigation systems, plantings, and hardscapes.
Applied basic college mathematical concepts to produce estimates for projects of various sizes.
Produced graphic presentations for zoning and client and/or community approval.
Followed projects through the design build process, from initial design, to working on installation in the field on projects under construction.
1997-2001
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
Inactive License in the State of Florida
LA- FL6666757
Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Ohio
2006 – Present
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