Design Project
Resume:
James W. Bateman, ASLA, RLA
**** ***** **** *** ********, Ohio 45011 ****************@*******.***
Objective To obtain employment in a team oriented environment where I can
best apply my diverse educational and professional experience, working
knowledge of landscape architecture, effective communication, and hands on
experience in the construction industry.
Experience 2006-October 2009 T.R. Gear Landscaping Inc. Fairfield,
Ohio
Landscape Architect / Estimator
Produced competitive bid cost proposals for landscape, irrigation, and
hardscape projects
Estimated 8-12 million dollars of work per year utilizing Microsoft Excel
based software program and standard company production rates.
Maintained relationships with vendors, consultants, architects, and general
contractors to ensure company was given the opportunity to bid local work.
Utilized cad software to generate accurate takeoffs of maintenance
department proposals.
Prospected for new private and public bid jobs through use of Dodge and
ISQFT software applications
Generated Autocad plans for landscape and irrigation in-house projects.
Coordinated with field personnel to generate asbuilt plans for projects as
completed
Conducted monthly analysis of landscape and irrigation inventory
Assisted with day to day operations of landscape construction department;
scheduling, project management, purchasing, sales, and receiving
Worked closely with vendors and field personnel to control cost and waste
Produced high level of detailed bids and design even during high seasonal
work demands
2003-2006 Robert E. Truskowski, Inc. Palm Beach, Florida
Landscape Architect
Managed and operated one person Palm Beach field office
Worked closely with various contractors to ensure horticulture, client, and
design expectations were exceeded
Created long-range maintenance standards ensuring horticultural and
operational best practices were followed
Conducted on site observations and collaborated with west coast office
staff, vendors, consultants, and design team
Responsible for production of Working Drawings: grading, drainage,
hardscape, layout, irrigation, planting, lighting, details, and
specifications.
Coordinated project submittals with local governing bodies
Responded to client issues in a timely manner
Landscape installations ranging from 30 K to 3.5 M
2002-2003 Morgan Wheelock Inc. West Palm Beach, Florida
Staff Landscape Architect
Design work and production of schematic design, design development /
construction documents including: grading, drainage, layout, demolition,
site plans, plant layouts and details
Spent extensive time in the field communicating project details to foreman
Researched specific hardscape materials for paving, walls, pools, water
features, and garden furnishing for projects locally and abroad
2001-2002 Land Design South West Palm Beach, Florida
Landscape Designer II
Correlated projects with many of South Florida's builders and developers in
preparing site plans for various projects for approval and representation
through the zoning process
Expanded knowledge of local zoning and development codes
Developed timelines for projects and ensured that sight use and zoning
issues be resolved in a creative and timely manner
Collaborated with other team members to address project issues and create
design solutions
Worked on a variety of project types and scales including: master planned
communities, multi-family residential projects, commercial developments,
entry features, landscape designs, wetland mitigation, and upland
mitigation
Generated large format graphics for commercial and residential site plans
1999-2001 Urban Environments Columbus, Ohio
Design Intern
Interned with the company in order to apply classroom knowledge to real
world business situations
Worked on design and construction of irrigation systems, plantings, and
hardscapes
Estimated projects and created extensive bid packages for projects of
various sizes
Produced graphic presentations for zoning and client and/or community
approval
Followed projects through the design build process, from initial design, to
working on installation in the field on projects under construction
Education 1997-2001 The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
Registration Inactive License in the State of Florida
LA- FL6666757
Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Ohio 2006 -
Present
Recognitions FNGLA, Award of Excellence Residential Single - Family New
Installation, Over $500,000, 2005, Il Palmetto
FNGLA, Award of Excellence Residential Single - Family Maintenance $100,000
- $250,000, 2005, Il Palmetto
Planet, Grand Award Landscape Installation of the Year, 2005,
Il Palmetto
North College Hill, Beautification Award, Life Enriching
Communities - Twin Towers, 2009
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