landscaping

**** ***** ******

Syracuse, NY *****

To Whom It May Concern:

I am very familiar with landscape installations and providing the highest quality in landscape services. I am fortunate to have exposure in landscaping, and I have my Associates degree in Landscape Design/development. I have additional experience and educational background in plant materials and proper installation skills, also computer landscape design, customer service, and computer skills. I feel especially prepared to obtain a position with your company because I have a well-rounded educational experience and knowledge of landscape services. I can passionately serve customers with a quality of excellence, honesty and integrity to provide the superb landscape installation technique that your company is looking for.

I have a great love, understanding, and knowledge for landscaping. My experiences working with commercial, residential and private property owners, in addition to being part of a design team has shaped me into a very motivated, patient, organized, and respectful person. I would love to be a part of your team. I can offer you energy, dedication, a first-hand grasp of effective instructional techniques, and I feel that your staff might be able to benefit from the talent I would bring.

Thank you so much for your consideration. I look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,

Michael Scarson

Michael J. Scarson

******@*****.***; Cell: 315-***-****

Home Address: 1839 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13206

EDUCATION:

Alfred Sate University, Alfred, NY. August 2002- December 2003

· Major in Landscape Design/Development

Suny Morrisville, Morrisville, NY. January 2005- 2007

· A.S. in Landscape Design/Development

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Foreman/Supervisor, Hunter Springs Landscape Company, Inc., Fayetteville, NY. Spring 2004-Fall 2004, spring 2005-fall 2005, Spring 2006-Summer 2006, Spring 2007-Present

· Brick and block installation- set grades using string lines and site levels, install proper crush base with 1” of concrete sand for laying bed, and build. Set up square so everything is laid straight. Operate saw to cut in brick to any shape (curve, angle etc.)

· Independently selected and purchased plants for project designs, and advise laborers for proper plant installation.

· Landscape maintenance of edging of landscape beds, mulching (bark mulch, or stone mulch), and proper pruning of shrubs, hedges and trees.

· Installation of drainage on properties to divert water away using 4”, 6” and 10” drain tiles (solid and perforated). Installation of trench drains, catch basins and brick drains.

· Soil work: Regarding of properties, seeding and installation of sod.

· Boulder work: installation of boulder walls large and small. Boulder stairs

· Installation of low voltage landscaping lighting

· Machine operator of Skid Steer, track hoe, and mini Bobcat with a variety of attachments for each.

· Masonry work of culture stone and wet stacked blue stone.

· Design work and installation and design consultation.

· Supervisor for projects.

· Advised and trained laborers on proper landscape technique and safe machinery operation.

· Responsible for accurately completing company daily logs following each shift for project completion, employee hours, and total job hours.

Crew Leader, Patne Landscapes, Canastota, NY. Summer 2005

· Brick and block installation- set grades, install bases, and build.

· Plant installation.

· Landscape maintenance of edging, mulching, and pruning.

· Machine operator of Skid Steer, track hoe, and mini Bobcat.

Cook, Syracuse Suds Factory, Syracuse, NY. Seasonal Employee 1999- June 2006

· Learned how to prepare large quantity of restaurant meals and desserts, and accurately cooked food according to customer desire.

· Promoted to restaurant waiter and served customers in a fast-paced environment.

· Accurately totaled shift sales and calculated cash bank.

· Accurately managed bar inventory and replenished desired product quantities.

· Volunteered to bar back evening and weekend shifts.

· Promoted to restaurant and evening bouncer to maintain safety for restaurant /bar customers.

Crew Assistant, Auth’s “Let It Grow” Landscaping, Baldwinsville, NY. Summers of 2001- 2003

· Learned how to properly set grades, install bases, and build brick and block structures.

· Became knowledgeable of landscape maintenance, and performed proper lawn care of mowing, pruning, mulching, and edging.

· Plant installations.

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