Mark M. Garsen
Spring, TX 77379
**********@*****.***
Olshan Landscaping; Houston, TX Present
Landscape Sales/Designer
Sell and design all landscape projects for residential clients, to include
patios, water features, irrigation / drainage, outdoor kitchens,
fireplaces, arbors and fire pits.
Bello Domani Outdoor Design; Spring, TX 2007-2010
Director of Landscape/Hardscape/Irrigation
Design and implemented all landscape and irrigation projects for high-end
builders, commercial and large residential clients. Supervise all paver
design and installation for numerous pool companies and builders.
Paver Connection; Katy, TX 2006-2007
Project Manager
Exclusive installer for Home Depot stores throughout Texas. High volume
sales of pavestone products in the commercial and residential markets,
landscape, irrigation,
and everything related to outdoor design.
New Life Landscape Services, Inc. 2002-2006
Owner
Manage and direct all operations including landscape installation, property
maintenance and sales. Plan and schedule landscaping and irrigation system
projects for commercial and residential properties. Manage full time
foremen, as well as part-time seasonal labor. Payroll and budget.
Business Development
Coordinate with homebuilders for quick turnaround on all projects.
Prospect for new clients through referrals and personal visits. Go through
detailed interview with clients and conduct walk-through of property to
assure projects will proceed as planned. Develop and write proposals for
sales and installation based on interview and property inspection.
Includes development of project, budget for design, materials, labor and
installation. Maintain contact with clients to follow up on all proposals.
Daily Operations
Negotiate for and procure materials for projects and daily operations.
Consult with clients on landscape/hardscape design and installation.
Coordinate on-site with foremen to ensure project is done correctly.
Personally inspect projects for quality, adherence to budget and
timeliness. Schedule and supervise all installation and construction.
Upon completion discuss with client that job is done to their satisfaction.
Personnel Management
Coordinate hiring of foremen and contract labor to cover seasonal
fluctuations. Counsel employees on job performance and perform
terminations if necessary. Monitor safety.
PRIOR EXPERIENCES
Ultimate Landscaping and Irrigation; Houston, TX 2000-2002
Director of Operations/Sales Manager
Commercial/Residential
Summit Landscape; Houston, TX 1998-2000
Landscape Sales Manager/Operations Manager
Commercial/Residential
Allegro Landscape, Inc., Dallas, TX 1993-1998
Operations Manager
Commercial