Manager Management
Resume:
Steven W. Gustafson
PO Box *****
Portland, OR **238-6046
503-***-**** (cell)
503-***-**** (home)
abmhhy@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Experience:
June 2005 to Present: Horticulture Consultant,
I am a consultant for private customers and Green Industry Firms. I design
landscapes, problem solve horticulture and business issues.
February 2008- July 2008: Superintendent, Sun River Golf Course, St.
George, UT employed by The Groundskeeper, Tucson, AZ.
Managed 15-25 employees overseeing management and improvements of 18 hole
golf course.
October 2006 to January. 2008: Manager, Technical Services Division,
Kuplenger's Nursery, Aurora, OR
June 2000 to June 2005
Horticultural Supervisor, Manito Park and Botanical Gardens, City of
Spokane Parks and Recreation, Spokane Washington
Management Duties include hiring, supervision, budget planning and
administration, and purchasing. Horticultural responsibilities include
supervision and consulting to 25 staff and gardeners, garden design and
long term planning of 98 acre Botanical Garden and Park including: Duncan
Annual Gardens, Ferris Perennial Gardens, Rose Hill, Japanese Garden, Lilac
Garden and Gaiser Conservatory, Horticulture and Landscape consulting for
entire parks system. Serve as liaison to: The Friends of Manito, a 700
member non profit support organization: The Associated Garden Clubs, The
Inland Empire (TIE) Dahlia Society, TIE Water Garden and Koi Society, TIE
Iris Society, TIE Orchid Society and the Spokane Rose Society. Work with
these groups in raising funds and in implementing improvements to the park.
Provide educational experiences to staff and the public, including
multimedia and oral presentations.
August 1999 to May 2000
Assistant Professor of Agriculture, University of Tennessee at Martin
Duties included teaching and advising for the landscape Science and
Management Program in the Department of Agriculture. Courses include:
Landscape Management, Landscape Construction, Landscape Design (CAD),
Greenhouse Crops and Management, Horticulture, Landscape Technology and
Ornamental Plant Identification.
November 1996 to July 1999
Horticulturist / Grounds Manager and Assistant Professor University of
Tennessee at Martin:
Duties included managing 8 person ground crew, 12 seasonal grounds workers,
greenhouse, 200 acre campus, design and implementation of landscape
renovations, strategic campus planning and public presentations on
horticulture combined with teaching the Landscape Science and Management
emphasis in the School of Agriculture.
January 1986 to October 1996
President, Blooming Desert Landscape, Tucson, AZ:
Duties included: purchasing, sales, estimating, design, management of 25
employees and horticultural consulting. I was responsible for project
management, quality control and bottom line.
August 1983 to December 1985
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dept of Biochemistry: University of
Arizona, Tucson.
I performed research with Dr. Richard Jensen on "Photosynthesis and
Activity of Ribulose Bisphospate Carboxylase of Wheat and Maize Seedlings
During and Following Exposure of O -low, CO -Free N . I designed and
carried out experiments analyzed and evaluated data and wrote publications.
Education:
Ph.D. Horticulture Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon 1984
Major: Crop Physiology
Minor: Integrated Emphasis in Botany and Biochemistry
M.S. Biology
Portland State University, Portland Oregon 1979
Major: Plant Physiology
B.S. Biology / University Scholar
Portland State University, Portland Oregon 1975
Professional Licenses:*
2006 to present: Licensed Private Pesticide Applicator, Oregon Department
of Agriculture
2006 to present:
Licensed Contractor, All Phases plus Backflow, State of Oregon Landscape
Contractor's Board
2000-present Licensed Pesticide Applicator (Public) State of Washington
1986-1996 Qualifying Party Pesticide Applicators License ( Horticultural
Pests, Weed, Aquatics)Structural Pest Control Board, Arizona
1986-1996 Qualifying Party: A21 Landscape and Irrigation License
(Residential): Arizona Board of Contractors
1986-1996 Qualifying Party: C21 Landscape and Irrigation License
(Commercial): Arizona Board of Contractors
Awards:
2000-2005 Manito Rose Hill: Award of Excellence for Maintenance: American
Rose Society
2004 Manito Park: Near Nature, Near Perfect, Spokane Tourism Award, CVIB
1996 Most Outstanding Landscape Creation, Southern Arizona Home Show,
SAHBA
1995 Show Plaque, Best Landscape, Southern Arizona Home Show, SAHBA
1995 First Place, Best Landscape Installation, Southern Arizona Home Show,
SAHBA
1995 First Place, Best Landscape Design, Southern Arizona Home Show, SAHBA
1994 First Place, Best Outdoor Beautification Display, Home Directions
Show,SAHBA
1994 Show Plaque, Best Design, Southern Arizona Home Show, SAHBA
1994 Show Ribbon, Most Creative Display, Southern Arizona Home Show, SAHBA
1994 First Place, Landscape Design, Southern Arizona Home Show, SAHBA
1994 Award of Distinction, Residential Landscape Installation, ALCA**
1991 Judges Award, Residential Landscape Installation, ALCA**
1990 Award of Distinction, Commercial Landscape Maintenance, ALCA**
1990 First Place Award, Commercial Landscape Installation, ALCA**
1990 First Place Award, Water Conservation, ALCA**
1989 First Place Award, Commercial Landscape Installation, ALCA**
1989 Presidential Award, Commercial Landscape Installation, ALCA**
** ALCA Arizona Landscape Contractors Association
Refereed Publications:
Gustafson, Steven W., Zellers, Randy. and Miller, Kent." Sustainable
Landscaping" International Journal of the Facilities Managers Association.
June 2010.
http://www.ifmafoundation.org/programs/sustain_wp.cfm
Gustafson, S.W., Raynes, D.A., Jensen, R.G., "Carboxylase Response to CO
and O in Intact Leaves of Wheat and Maize," Eighth Annual Symposium Plant
Physiology, Ed. R.L. Heath and J Pries. University of California,
Riverside, 1985, p. 180-183.
Gustafson, S.W., Raynes, D.A., Jensen, R.G., "Photosynthesis and Activity
of Ribulose
Bisphospate Carboxylase of Wheat and Maize Seedlings During and Following
Exposure of O -low, CO -Free N ," Plant Physiology 83, p. 170-176 (1987).
Jensen, R.G., Raynes, D.A., Seftor, E.B. and Gustafson, S.W., "Regulation
of CO Fixation by the Ribulose 1,5-Bisphosphate Carboxylase in the
Chloroplast," Progress in Photosynthesis Research, Ed. J. Biggins, Martinus
Nijhoff Publishers, Donreeht. Vol. III, 1987 p. 273-279.
Gustafson, S.W. (1978) Germination, Respiration and Photosynthesis in Seeds
of Dwarf Mistletoe (Arceuthobium). M.S. Thesis, Portland State University.
Gustafson, S.W. (1983) Effect of CO Enrichment During Flowering and Pod
Fill on Net
Photosynthesis, Dry Matter Accumulation and Yield of Beans, Phaseolus
vulgaris L. Ph.D. Thesis, Oregon State University.
Publications:
September 1998, Think Spring Now! Landscape Management, Advanstar
Publishing
April 1998, Made For The Shade, Landscape Management, Advanstar Publishing
January 1995 to July 1995. Bi-weekly Horticultural Column, Oro Valley News
January 1996 to May 1996. Monthly Horticultural Column, Southwest Lawn &
Landscape. Las Vegas
Volunteer Organizations and Boards:
2000-2005 Member, The Friends of Manito, Spokane, WA
1996-2000 Member, Rotary Club, Martin Tennessee
1996-2000 Member, Tree Board of Martin Tennessee
1991-1992 ALCA Board of Directors, Irrigation Division Representative
1990-1991 ALCA Education Committee Member
Invitational Speaking:
2000-2005 Numerous Garden Clubs, Plant Societies and Civic Groups;
representing Manito Park,
Spokane, Washington
1999 Keeping it Green, Tennessee Forestry Division, Memphis Tennessee
1999 Landscape Renovation - Points to Ponder, Potentials and Pitfalls,
Tennessee Turf Grass Convention, Nashville Tennessee
1998 Managing a Mature Landscape and Grounds / Grounds Management - Skilled
for Success
Alabama Grounds Manager's Certification Program
Bessemer State Technical College, Birmingham Alabama
1998 Tennessee Turf Grass Association Annual Seminars, Nashville Tennessee
1997 Turf Seminar, McCurdy Tree Farm, Dyer Tennessee
1996 Spring and Fall, Home Show Seminars, Tucson, AZ
References
Kent Miller
Vice President
The Groundskeeper
Corporate Office
P.O. Box 43820
Tucson, AZ 85733-3820
Phone: 800-***-****
Fax: 520-***-****
Steve Smith:
3012 S Woodlawn
Spokane, WA 99216
Phone: 509-***-****
Rose Gardener III, Manito Park
Dr. Frank Telewski, Curator;
W.J. Beal Botanical Gardens
412 Holdslaw
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone: 517-***-****
Fax: 517-***-****
E Mail: abmhhy@r.postjobfree.com
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