Landscape Architect Manager

http://www.designinsync.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Remarkably astute, seasoned and amazingly creative senior executive powered with immeasurable ability and broad-based international experience in Landscape Architecture, Interior Design and Consultancy. Accustomed to successfully orchestrating all phases of large, high-end landscape architectural projects across multiple industries within time, budget and quality constraints. Reputed as a hands-on manager with strong background in utilizing out-of-the-box approaches in developing employees to foster team unity toward achievement of corporate goals and objectives. Adept to establishing and maintaining long-term quality relationships with diverse customers by bringing in global culture understanding while striving to provide the utmost satisfaction. Recognized for keen attention to detail with proven effectiveness to multitask in fiercely competitive, challenging and fast-paced environment. Willing to extensively travel and relocate. Bilingual in Portuguese and English.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

- Landscape Architecture and Master Plan Design

- Logistics and International Importing / Exporting

- Interior and Exterior Lighting / Engineering

- Superior Interpersonal, Presentation and Negotiation Skills

- Leadership, Training and Team Building

- Budget Implementation and Cost Control

- Time Management and Prioritization

- Outstanding Clients and Suppliers Relations

- Organized with Strong Analytical Abilities

- Problem Solving and Decision Making

- Articulate Oral and Written Communication

- Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

- Singlehandedly founded a property holding and development company that specializes on interior design, project management and contracting of high-end, new construction and renovation properties

- Initiated the start-up of a multifaceted business into a powerful and respectful multi million-dollar design and architecture company consisting of 22 staff

- Provided interior design and architectural design services in coordination with internationally recognized and award-winning designers to the contract, commercial and residential markets

- Negotiated exclusive representations with B& B Italia, Molteni&C, Salviati, Toulemond Bochart and others

- Pivotal in diverse merchandising and purchasing for 50,000-square-foot showroom including art, antiques, high-end contemporary Italian designer, furniture and accessories

- Played a vital role in importing and logistically coordinating plants and products throughout the world

- Successfully designed the Monte Palace Botanical Gardens in Portugal along with numerous gardens of international chain hotels, resorts and exclusive residential properties worldwide

- Designed and contracted residential and commercial properties, employing 42 highly competent people that led to establishing a progressive international landscape design and consultancy firm

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS

- Directed and coordinated daily operational aspects of project life-cycle development to successfully complete landscape design and interior design projects within budget and time constraints

- Assumed full responsibility in negotiating and implementing supply contracts

- Developed innovative business strategies and plans in order to achieve targeted growth and maximize market opportunities

- Determined staffing requirements: hired, mentored and supervised team to achieve corporate goals and objectives as well as to meet client's expectations and vision

- Expertly managed employees, prepared work schedules and assigned specific duties coordinating priorities

- Fostered a positive working attitude with staff to elevate team morale and ensure the highest level of performance toward timely completion of projects

LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INTERIOR DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING

- Provided creative insight to interpret design enabling a unique talent to leverage competitive distinction in the market place

- Instrumental in creating exceptional, attention to detail designs reflecting clients’ requirements, style, taste, functionality and sense of lifestyle

- Originated cutting-edge planning solutions and space flexibility while ensuring creativity, regulatory insight and resonant design execution for both internal and external clients

- Identified priority factors affecting planning such as budget, architectural nuances, as well as purpose and function

- Provided a professional analysis drawn from a reservoir of experience offering a variety of solutions to all types of design challenges

- Oversaw fabrication as well as international outsourcing of products and services

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND RELATIONS

- Regularly interacted with clients to negotiate and secure the contract, implement revisions and additions to achieve desired outcome

- Communicated with clients to develop an innovative strategy that maximize the effects and facilitates the successful outcome and execution of the vision

- Built and cultivated long-term quality relationships with customers and suppliers by providing excellence in service

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

FOUNDER / OWNER

- Van Blommestein Holdings LLC - Miami, FL 2003–2009

- Esboço Interiores LDA - Funchal, Portugal 1991–2001

- Stephen van Blommestein International Landscape Design - Portugal 1988–2004

- Stephen Marc Landscaping - Johannesburg, South Africa 1981–1988

EDUCATION

PLANT CELL AND TISSUE CULTURE CERTIFICATE

- W. Alton Jones Cell Science Center Lake Placid, NY

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN

- Department of National Education, Republic of South Africa

Related courses: Horticulture T1, T2 and T3 | Landscape Planning T1, T2 and T3 | Plant Morphology | Climatology | Horticulture Science |Entomology | Plant Physiology | Genetics | Insect Control | Soil Science | English TA | Plant Taxonomy | Plant Pathology | Plant Cultivation | Ecology

MATRIC EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE - South Africa

GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION, ADVANCED LEVEL IN ECONOMICS AND BRITISH ECONOMICS HISTORY

- Edward Greene's Tutorial College, Oxford, England

GCE 'A' LEVEL - Taunton School, Somerset, England

GCE 'O' LEVEL - Guineafowl School, Rhodesia

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Member, American Society of Landscape Architects

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