Experienced Landscape Project Manager & Operator

BRET VOLPI

Cartersville, GA ***** 865-***-**** ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Enthusiastic Project Manager and Lead Operator with over 22 years of experience spanning sales, design, heavy equipment operation, and project management. Proven track record of collaborating effectively with all project stakeholders to deliver sustainably built projects that exceed client expectations, maintain strict safety compliance, and finish within budget.

SKILLS

Project Management: Project Workplans, Budgets, Reports, Material Acquisition, Subcontractor Coordination, Scheduling

Technical & Heavy Equipment: Front Loader, Forklift, Dump Truck, Overhead Crane, GLOMA, Hardscapes, Pool Designs, Irrigation Systems, Horticulture

Software & Tools: Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Blueprint & Plan Reading

Core Competencies: Dispatching, Inventory Management, Team Building, Time Management, OSHA Safety Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lead Loader Operator Cowart Mulch – Ball Ground, GA September 2024 – May 2026

Operate front loader and heavy production machinery to safely move, process, and load mulch materials.

Manage day-to-day yard operations, receiving incoming shipments and coordinating outgoing shipping logistics.

Dispatch loads efficiently and pull targeted orders to ensure timely delivery and high customer satisfaction.

Conduct routine inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels and streamline supply chain production.

Superintendent / Project Manager Mayer Landscape – Cumming, GA March 2020 – August 2024

Served as the primary point of contact for clients to deliver project updates, manage expectations, and resolve complex on-site technical problems.

Managed subcontractor personnel activity, team resources, labor scheduling, and material ordering to meet all strict project requirements.

Kept all job sites 100% compliant with NCA regulations, implementing rigorous safety procedures to limit injuries.

Read and interpreted intricate plans and blueprints, effectively communicating requirements to field crews.

Coordinated daily with vendors and third-party contractors to keep project workflows fully operational and on schedule.

Owner / Operator Whitewater Rockscapes – Pacific Beach, CA / Cartersville, GA January 1999 – Present (Independent/Part-Time)

Create and implement a wide variety of custom landscaping and hardscaping designs based on residential and commercial customer specifications, climate, and budget.

Calculate volume take-off and accurate cost estimates for small to large landscape, irrigation, and hardscape projects.

Oversee internal business administrative duties including employee attendance tracking, payroll, and material ordering.

Mentor and train newly hired employees and contractors in various specialized landscaping tasks, irrigation systems, and equipment operation.

Furnace Operator Vista Metals – Adairsville, GA October 2017 – September 2018

Utilized GLOMA, front loader, and forklift to gather and push raw metals into a 1300-degree furnace for processing.

Operated an overhead crane to safely transfer multiple tons of material to designated staging areas for pickup.

Performed daily preventative maintenance on all heavy equipment to ensure peak operational safety and minimize downtime.

Measured, weighed, and sampled metals to record precise specifications and successfully produce metal billets.

Management Lead Reno Land and Design – Cartersville, GA January 2014 – September 2017

Managed, scheduled, and trained a crew of 12 personnel tasked with all aspects of residential and commercial property landscaping.

Enforced safety procedures on-site and verified that all workers complied with clothing and equipment regulations.

Applied critical thinking and industry best practices to quickly resolve project delays and operational roadblocks.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma Torrey Pines High School – Del Mar, CA

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Licensed Operator: Front Loader, Forklift, Dump Truck, and Heavy Equipment

OSHA 30 Certification (Issued: May 2022)

CPR and First Aid Certified (Issued: May 2022)

Hazmat Certified (Issued: May 2022)

AWARDS & FEATURES

Featured Article: Better Homes & Gardens (Hardscapes and Pool Designs)

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