David J. Bockman

**** ***** **** ● Fairfax, VA **031

703-***-**** ● ad0jv5@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbockman Objective

Transition from a sole proprietorship design studio and secure an opportunity to collaborate with other talented people in landscape design and its related offshoots with an organization offering wide exposure to a range of projects on which I can apply my skills. Summary of Skills

Office Management Skills:

Prepared and led instruction for intermediate to advanced bonsai students in classes of 12 15 students

Management of day to day operations with a staff of 12

Cooperation with volunteers in emergency situations

Coordinated scheduling, file organization, subcontractor agreements

Handled company accounting

Created and maintained a blog detailing various projects and articles regarding landscape design Project Management Skills:

Met with clients to discover their project vision

Researched and interviewed subcontractors

Sourced appropriate plant species and architectural elements to meet client preferences and use

Oversaw scheduling and implementation of design

Client Services:

Consistent positive feedback from client interactions with many referrals

Repaired and rebuilt car wash reputation in the community resulting in highest rated car wash and professional detailing service in Northern Virginia

Computer Skills:

Sketch Up

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Social Media: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest Work Experience

Managing Member, green eye design, LLC (Fairfax, VA) – 2009 to present Owner, The Vienna Carwash (Vienna, VA) – August 2014 to present Wildlife Rescue League Volunteer, Wildlife Rescue League (NoVA) – 1999 to present Snow Emergency Hospital Transport Volunteer, Fairfax Inova (Fairfax, VA) – 1999 – 2008 Instructor, Hoyoku School of Bonsai (Fairfax, VA) – April 2004 to Sept. 2006 Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University Graduate Certificate and Master's Degree Program in Landscape Design, George Washington University Woody Plants Certificate, George Washington University (Identification characteristics, design applications and aesthetic, functional and cultural aspects of approximately 300 trees, shrubs, vines and flowering plants.) Professional Development

Immersed in the fine arts since childhood, I am passionate about sustainable design and earth sciences. I regularly dig into my vast library of books on art, landscape design, environmental design, land art, garden art, photography, philosophy, architecture, horticulture, phytoremediation and bioremediation as well as greenroof design and implementation. With the internet, there is no limit to educational opportunities and networking with other talented enthusiasts. I love to learn and look for any opportunity to add to my skills in all areas of my life.

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