Bruce E Sprague
Hanover, PA. 17331-9302
(717) 630 - 9538
*******@***********.***
Objective: To obtain a position, in which I would utilize my skills, with a
progressive company that promotes stability, growth and upward mobility.
Employment History:
Apex Grounds Management, Inc.
General Manager Feb. 2010 - Present
. Overseeing daily operations
. Advancing company through business development
. Developing safety program
Outside Unlimited, Inc. Hampstead, Md
Commercial Project Manager Sept. 2001 - Feb. 2010
. Review contracts, blueprints and specification with my production
coordinators
. Overseeing job costing
. Ensuring of quality control and cost reductions
. Evaluating vendor quotes and their accuracy to beat our estimates
. Meeting projected and timely billing
. Visiting nurseries, with L.A. Contractors, and Owners
. Attending functions outside of business hours, to promote and grow
relationships
Edrich Farms Nursery, Baltimore, MD
Residential Production Coordinator Jan. 1999 - Sept. 2001
. Scheduling and delegation of daily/weekly production assignments and
crew
. Ordering of plants, soils, pavers, srw block, and any other materials
needed to complete the project.
. Reviewing designs and assist in the bidding with the designer
. Meeting with the owner throughout the stages of the project to ensure
100% satisfaction
Hollins Organic, Inc. Baltimore, MD
Senior Equipment Operator Aug. 1996 - Jan. 1999
. Responsible for production of special soil blends i.e. Light weight
mixes, compro mixes, leafgro mixes, and percentage mixes based on
customers needs
. Scheduling and coordination of deliveries of materials
. Operation of a million dollar, state of the art equipment including,
but not limited to: 928 Cat Front End Loader, 555 John Deer Trak
Loader,750 John Deere Trak Dozer, and The Morbark 4000
Certificates/Associations:
. CPH - Certified Professional Horticulturist
. CLT - Certified Landscape Technician (E) Softscape and Hardscape
. ICPI - International Concrete Paver Institute
. NCMA - National Concrete Masonry Association
. CDL - Commercial Driver License (A) no restrictions