Quality Assurance Project Manager

OBJECTIVE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Accomplished professional seeking a new opportunity in landscape

architecture, project management, and quality assurance. Technically

proficient in AutoCad, Photoshop, and all MS office applications. Possess

excellent interpersonal skills along with strong project organization and

facilitation skills. Core competencies include conceptualization,

recruitment and retention, benchmarking, improving quality, and increasing

efficiency.

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS

Michigan State University, East Lansing - BS Horticulture, Landscape Design

Construction Management - 5/02

The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Master of Landscape Architecture

Program - 9/05 to 3/06

Currently Pursuing RLA, LEED-AP, and ISA Certification

Member ASLA, GCSAA, ISA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Weiss Earley - Erie, PA.

2/09 to 1/10

Project Manager/Senior Landscape Designer

. Established design studio and quality assurance standards for newly

formed firm.

. Directed and designed all commercial and residential projects.

. Collaborated with other designers to achieve client goals from project

inception to completion.

. Developed planting plans, construction details, and site inspections

to assure quality assurance standards.

. Created compelling design and marketing package presentations.

CPH Engineers - Sanford, FL.

3/06 to 9/08

Project Manager/Senior Landscape Designer

. Designed multiple commercial, recreational, and mixed-use projects

ranging from 50k to 3.5m.

. Direct project coordination, feasibility studies, design development,

site/master planning, planting design, irrigation plans, tree

mitigation plans, and construction documentation/details.

. Worked closely with environmental department on all proposed

development tracts.

. Performed site inspections to confirm grade #1 standards and worked

closely with code enforcement officers for certificate of operation

statewide.

DENTCO/ESM - Dewitt, MI.

9/02 to 9/05

Regional Director of Quality Assurance

. Provided direction and supervision to 7 quality assurance managers

over 15 states.

. Traveled throughout the United States for meetings with regional

facility managers, code enforcement officers, and client properties

for inventories and inspections.

. Trained new employees and developed benchmarking program.

. Facilitated new growth in customer base and profit through proactive

strategies.

St. John's Golf Course - Plymouth, MI.

5/96

to 9/02

Second Assistant Superintendent

. Assisted Superintendent in all aspects of maintenance and management

operations for a staff of 18 over the 188 acre, 27-hole golf course.

. Assisted Golf Course Architect during the renovation of existing 18-

hole layout. Led tree mitigation, shaping, and the placement of

specific design elements such as greens, bunkers, berms, and fairways.

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