Grounds Manager

Robert Dale

*** ****** **** **, ********, IN ****0 * 812-***-**** * ****@**********.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A top-performing horticulturist, manager and planner with prior experience in not for profit organizations in both the private and public sectors. I would love to expand on my responsibilities of working in an urban forest environment while utilizing my love for collaboration with co-workers and volunteer organizations. A proven ability to deliver the highest level of service in all aspects of horticulture, safety, equipment and vehicle maintenance, facilities planning, staff management, and cost control. Strong expertise in program implementation, successful event organization through leadership and organizational skills, while managing resources under fiscal and time shortfalls. Considerable experience in coordination and communication with volunteer groups and programs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE, Evansville, IN

Manager, Grounds Maintenance/Campus Arborist, May 1991 - Present

Direct, supervise, and develop maintenance and construction of outdoor facilities consisting of 100-acre campus, along with 100 acres of multiple off-campus rental properties

Manage care and plant selection of a diverse urban forest of approximately 800 trees, derived from 52 genera and 72 species

Perform landscape design for campus and the University President’s home using AutoCad

Supervised the maintenance of Division I Athletic Facilities (Soccer, Softball, Baseball)

Implemented a seed and sapling collection program, using such to develop a campus tree nursery

Coordinate maintenance of Class of 1955 Rose Garden with Master Gardeners

Oversight of motor pool maintenance including preventative and routine maintenance and repairs

Developed Access database for grounds and vehicle maintenance work orders, tracking, and cost accounting

Obtained permits and determined needs to interface with local utilities through collaboration with local planning and governmental agencies

Develop budgets and manage selection and procurement of capital equipment and vehicles

Develop and executed new departmental safety programs, policies, and procedures while serving on Work Environment and Athletic Safety task forces

Developed and instituted an IPM approach for insect and weed control in plantings utilizing botanical and/or low-dose products when possible, resulting in a safer environment and positive perception among our campus population

Develop and manage relationships with vendors to ensure consistent quality and service to vehicles, equipment and campus grounds

Served in development and management of University systems used in compliance with MS4 (storm water management) and hazardous waste handling, including oversight and training

Coordinate and communicate with outside volunteer groups

Established sustainable initiatives for department - awarded 2013 GreenOvation Award by Keep Evansville Beautiful and Evansville Journal for Sustainability in Landscaping

Utilized presentation skills at high-level forums, including Board of Directors, local gardening groups and regional conferences

UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE, Evansville, IN

Supervisor of Grounds, Jun 1987 - May 1991

Transformed a once dull campus landscape into a living, breathing, award-winning classroom where students, staff and visitors could enjoy their surroundings. As a working supervisor, managed all maintenance of campus plantings, motor pool, waste hauling and instituted University recycling program.

Multi-year winner of Keep Evansville Beautiful awards

EDUCATION

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Columbus, OH

Certificate Sports Turf Management (May 2010)

Award And Honor: With Distinction

OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY

Oakland City, IN

M.S. Management (May 2001)

UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE

Evansville, IN

Bachelor of Liberal Studies General (May 1991)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Member, Indiana Native Plant Society

Member, International Society of Arboriculture

Volunteer, CASE Moderate Disabilities Employer/Trainer for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation

Volunteer, University of Evansville Biology Dept. Native Plant Garden

National Awards Selection Committee-National Association of Landscape Professionals 2018-2019

Past Board Member, Vice President-Newburgh, IN Storm Water Management

Past Winner Presidents Administrative Excellence Award

Past Presenter at Midwest Regional Turf Conference in Indianapolis, IN

CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES

ISA Certified Arborist

State of Indiana Pesticide Applicator Licenses-3A and 3B

Indiana Accredited Horticulturist

OSHA 30 Hour Certification

REFERENCES

Larry Horn, Retired-U.S. Navy and Director of Facilities Management, University of Evansville

812-***-**** - ************@*****.*** - Former Director

Keith Vonderahe, Attorney, Ziemer, Stayman,Weitzel and Shoulders Law

812-***-**** - **********@****.*** - Former President of Local Soccer Club

Patti Lippert, Executive Assistant to the President, University of Evansville

812-***-**** - ****@**********.*** - Professional

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