Customer Service & Landscape Design Professional

Christopher B. Zeman 907-***-****

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Professional Summary

Service-oriented landscape professional with over 25 years experience in Landscape Design, Sales, Installation and

Project Management in a variety of environmental locations. Motivated leader with strong organization and

prioritization abilities. Accurately and efficiently handle projects. Excellent customer service record in providing

product knowledge and customer follow-up. Proven ability to utilize consultative sales to successfully sell products

and services within competitive markets that increase company market share and profits. English and Spanish.

Skills

Sales Development Experienced with irrigation projects and grading

Survey, estimating, project management Proficient with heavy machinery, and blueprints

Subcontractor negotiations, management Proficient with brick pavers, patios, retention walls, lighting

Proposal creation and presentation AutoCAD, Pool Studio3D, Plan-Swift, Microsoft Office

Communication and time management Developing, setting up, and working trade shows

Highlights

Identified and implemented cost-saving measures resulting in significant company savings.

Managed large-scale projects to completion within budget and on time.

Scheduled and coordinated commercial landscape construction.

Responsible for hiring and training personnel within the landscape construction division.

Team leadership of construction professionals with risk management to project completion.

Outstanding projects with landscape design, brick pavers, retaining walls, irrigation systems and lighting.

Familiar with regional plant materials and applications.

Professional Experience

Landscape Designer-Construction Manager

Desert Consulting AZ 2024

Phoenix, AZ

Estimating, CAD design projects, material acquisition and site management. Developed relationships with

contractors and suppliers. Coordinated dates and installations on budget and to client s satisfaction.

Creative landscape designs, landscape, hardscape, irrigation, outdoor kitchens, and low voltage lighting.

Landscape Estimator-Construction Manager

CareScape 2022-2023

Surprise, AZ

Managed construction projects. Reviewed proposal specifications, drawings, and attended pre-bid meetings

to determine scope of work and create an estimate. Hiring and training personnel within in the construction

division.

Built effective relationships with design team, specialty subcontractors, and suppliers.

Landscape Designer

Z Design Builders & Consulting 2014-2022

Anchorage, AK/Phoenix, AZ

Estimating and CAD designs for custom residential landscapes from conception through installation.

Full site project management. Working with subcontractors, coordinating dates, installations and budget.

Landscape Consultant-Manager

Zeman Design and Build, LLC 2008-2013

Scottsdale, AZ

Sales, installation, and project management.

Landscape design for property enhancement.

Designer-Sales Manager

Gardener s Eden Landscaping, LLC 2004-2006

Phoenix, AZ

Project estimating, engineering, material acquisition and site management.

Projects include hardscape, lighting, irrigation, water features, kitchens, Ramada s and Gazebo s.

Designer-Manager

Kisich Landscape Design and Construction 1998-2000

Phoenix, AZ

Estimating and installation of design projects. Field surveys and design. Supervisor for maintenance.

Education

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, AZ

Arizona School of Real How Landscaping Effects Real Estate

Contractor Seminar 1996, 1997 Illinois Landscape

Contractor Seminar 1999 Arizona Landscape

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