Reliable Projects & Safety-Oriented Builder

Brant Stites

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Reliable professional with a track record of successfully managing projects from concept to creation, independently and as part of a team. Skilled collaborator and project manager, providing a strong eye for detail, with ability to keep projects on track. Solid understanding of technical tools and communication skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment. Former New York-licensed EMT imparts a focus on the importance of safety and health across all sectors under my attention. Areas of Experience

General Construction – Golf Course Maintenance and Landscaping – Diamond Grading – Client Support – Project Management – Commercial & Fine Arts Production & Graphic Design - Hospitality Career Highlights

● Maintenance of the course at Forest Highlands, Congaree Golf Club (Top 50 course & host of 2021 PGA Palmetto Championship) and Ridgewood Country Club. Part of a diverse team managing the greens, tees, approaches, fairways, gardens and club grounds. Proficient in the use of all areas of course equipment, tree management, irrigation, herbicide/chemical application, aerification and general turf, bunker, and grounds maintenance. Strong communication skills used to help train new hires. Communicated, collaborated and maintained industry workplace safety standards that keep the workplace incident free, and facilitate seamless and safety-conscious operations.

● Under the General Contractors at Monterey Construction Corporation and D.W Olsen Construction, as well as independently for private homeowners, I was directly involved in home building, remodeling, and disaster relief. Sharpened skills in project and time management, logistics, staging of materials, demolition, organized waste removal, and all facets of general construction, including foundation and masonry, framing, insulation, tile and fixtures, windows and doors, vinyl siding, roofing and gutters, drywall and taping, trim and finish work, painting, and punch-list detail. Keen awareness to upholding methods and practices that are safety-focused for all team members across all disciplines.

● Collaborated on and executed the design strategy for Standard Transmission Productions complex, animated window display at Macy’s flagship store at Herald Square, earning our company the award for best Christmas window display in New York City. Consistently provided logistical insights on projects for Standard Transmission, keeping projects on track for rigid goal completion. Aided in all areas of production, from fabrication to staging, inventory control, loading and transport, and final installation.

● Implemented upscale rooftop landscape designs, comfortably interfacing with customers under demanding conditions at Urban Landscape Concepts. Demonstrated sensitivity to high-end installations and client property, while completing work within strict deadlines and meeting stringent company standards. Employment History

Freelance Designer, AMNL HAUS Productions, Phoenix, AZ, 2020 - 2025 Greenskeeper, Forest Highlands Golf Club, Flagstaff AZ, 2021-2022 Greenskeeper, Congaree Golf Club, Ridgeland, SC 2020 - 2021 Independent Contractor, D.W. Olsen Construction, Bethel, CT 2019 - 2021 Construction Laborer, Monterey Construction Corporation, Danbury, CT 2018 – 2019 Greenskeeper, Ridgewood Country Club, Danbury, CT 2017 Freelance Production Artist, Standard Transmission Productions, Brooklyn, NY 2012 – 2017 Diamond Grader, GIA Gemological Institute of America, New York, NY 2015 – 2016 Landscape Design Assistant, Urban Landscape Concepts, New York, NY 2011 – 2015 Bartender, Wreck Room, Brooklyn, NY 2008 – 2014

Education & Technical Skills

Bachelor of General Studies, degree anticipated Spring 2025 via online – University of Connecticut – Storrs, CT ProCore Superintendent Certified OSHA 10

Cert Welder RSI / Tulsa Welding School SMAW MIG TIG Diamond Grading Certified by GIA

EMT B Certification, 2014-2017 – Rescue Training

Institute – Queens, NY

Software Proficiency/Experience: Microsoft Office

Suite, Adobe Suite, Procreate, Mac/Windows OS