Landscape supervisor/Manager

H. BRYAN CLINGMAN

**** ********* ********, *******, ******* 30311

Telephone: 404-***-****, E-mail: **********@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

Over seventeen (17) years of progressive project and facilities management experience.

Extensive experience training and supervising landscaping and maintenance personnel.

Broad knowledge of occupational hazards and safety regulations.

Advanced computer skills and knowledge of industry related software.

Hard working, team oriented, self-starter.

Experience with both light to heavy construction,maintenance and lawn care equipment.

Experience with light to heavy vehicle operation

Excellent customer service skills.

EDUCATION

Augusta State University

Continuing Education Courses in Horticulture

(Degree-Seeking Program)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

01/12-04/2012 Greenhouse Supervisor:City Of Atlanta Parks and Recreation

Under the supervision of the Horticultural Manager,I supervised the propogation, planting and planting design, watering, fertilization,and general maintenance of plants and trees and the re-seeding of lawns,pruning of shrubs and trees on city properties.I Performed inspections of parks and/or beauty spots,Prepared and assigned daily activities of grounds maintenance work to Greenhouse staff.I trained,supervised,directed and evaluated employees regarding proper grounds maintenance practicies and safety

01/09-02/2012 Asst :Supervisor/Lead : Spelman College Atlanta,GA

Under supervision of the Grounds Supervisor, I performed as a Lead Groundsperson,I ran weekly safety meetings with the grounds team, directing, coordinating, scheduling and inspecting grounds maintenance work,also helped with the department budget. I was also required to perform a variety of functions in addition to working as a Lead Groundperson, including but not limited to,Campus recycling,solid waste and litter pick-up, cultivating, trimming of shrubs and small trees, fertilizing, planting, and minor irrigation repairs. Operated and maintained grounds equipment,power tools and machinery.Daily supervision of 10 Grounds-persons,also helped recruit and manange sub-contractors.During absences of the Grounds Supervisor,I directed the operation of the grounds department.

08/06 01/09 Enhancement/Tech Services Supervisor: Valley Crest Company Doraville, GA

Daily supervision of up to 12 personnel; Actively participated in screening employment candidates; Advised human resources regarding, disciplinary action, termination or retention; Taught and enforced safety regulations; Maintained records of jobs performance, departmental charge codes, and hours worked by employees; Maintained effective communication with all faculty and other departments; Ordered tools, equipment and supplies; Coordinated activities with other trade areas and outside contractors. Supervision of all chemical applications for turf and ornamentals

09/05 - 03/06 GK III Interim Asst:/Horticulturist: GA Tech University, Atlanta, GA

Supervised assigned staff of 8 employees; established workloads, and prioritized work assignments; ensured compliance with University policies and procedures;participated in the daily property maintenance and management; Operated light to heavy maintenance equipment (e.g. tractors, dump trucks, riding mowers, push mowers, weed- eaters, hedge trimmers, backpack & street blowers, power tools and hand- pruning equipment).

11/02 - 08/05 Supervisor: High Grove Partners (Morehouse College), Austell, GA

Management of assigned staff and staff workloads; Utilized excellent communication and interpersonal skills with coworkers, supervisors, and public; Operated and supervised lawn maintenance equipment; Supervised athletic field maintenance; Supervised leaf removal and clean-up; Supervised fertilizer applications and maintenance; Supervised tree and shrub installation; Provided professional weed control service to large commercial properties; Responded to customer service inquiries.

02/00 - 04/02 Quality Assurance Manager: Dent Enterprises, DeWitt, MI

Recruited and evaluated qualified contractors; Supervised 35 landscape contractors throughout the entire southeast, which included GA, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee; Managed annual budget in excess of six figures; Prepared service specifications; Reviewed bids for obtaining supplies and services; Managed service contracts; Performed inspections of multi-site commercial properties for major corporations; Conducted building, construction, and landscape maintenance inspections; Identified potential problems at sites and recommended corrective and/or preventive actions; Maintained digital images and inventory of client property; Managed the overall maintenance of over 180 commercial properties; Prepared, maintained and presented reports of inspection activities; Maintained property management hardware and software; Provided accurate solutions to customer service issues; Mentored new Quality Assurance Managers.

09/98 - 02/00 Field Manager: Strickland Scape Inc., Cumming, GA

Developed employment schedules; Managed the maintenance of over 25 residential properties; Trained and evaluated staff; Operated both light and heavy lawn care equipment; Supervised complete maintenance, yard design and landscaping services for properties; Supervised planting, trimming and pruning services; Raised flower bed installations; Supervised leaf removal and clean-up; Supervised fertilizer applications and maintenance; Supervised installation of sod, shrubs, annuals and perennials.

02/96 - 06/98 Assistant Manager: Forest Hills Racquet Club Augusta, GA

Maintained inventory control; Developed employment schedules; Supervised property maintenance team; Trained and evaluated staff; Maintained and installed irrigation systems; Serviced and maintained tennis courts and landscape.

02/94 - 01/96 Foreman: Landscape Services Incorporated (LSI), Mableton, GA

Supervised, trained and evaluated staff; Coordinated and dispatched service units; Operated mowing, trimming and edging equipment; Conducted leaf removal and clean-up; Conducted fertilizer applications; Conducted tree and shrub installation; Provided professional weed control service to residential and commercial customers; Responded to customer service inquiries and entered customer data into client database.

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