Landscape Supervisor- Property Manager

Kevin J. Regan 203-***-****

** ***** ******, *********, ** 06615 *********@***.***

Summary:

Experienced, hands on, horticultural professional with extensive background in Grounds & Resource Management. Strong background in overseeing wetlands, woodlands, pond management, and acres of established turf and landscape gardens.

Over 15 years experience in the role of Grounds & Resource Manager for an architectural award (ASLA) winning, 66 acre, $40 million conference center site in Norwalk, Connecticut. Customer-focused, results-oriented and experienced at working effectively within many aspects of hospitality settings. Creative landscape garden design and interior seasonal displays remain a passion. Additional strengths include coordination with event planning settings/activities.

Work Experience – Grounds & Resource Manager

04/04 - 05/08 Dolce Conference Center

32 Weed Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850

01/98 - 09/03 Prudential Center for Learning & Innovation

32 Weed Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850

07/86 - 01/98 GTE Management Development Center (GTE is now part of Verizon)

32 Weed Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850

07/82 - 07/86 Grounds Foreman for GTE Management Development Center

Grounds maintenance responsibilities included: Extensive involvement in the areas of horticulture, the maintenance of lawns, water courses, woodland areas, pond management, landscape gardens, landscape irrigation, plant/tree identification and care, tree removal, snow removal, and weather related emergency operations. Additionally, extensive knowledge in protecting and enhancing the environment, including both flora and fauna, and in properly caring for sensitive wetlands. Interior plant maintenance has also been an area of responsibility.

On-the-Job Training, Mentoring, and Professional Education Experiences:

- 1982-2003 – Studied under the direction of landscape architect Allen Eden, a member of the original HOK architectural team responsible for developing the 66 acres comprising the GTE Management Development Center (mentoring subjects included: plant science, plant/tree identification, landscape design, wetlands management, etc.)

- Bill Jordan – Tree Warden for the town of New Canaan

- NY Botanical gardens, Bronx, NY – seminars in forestry

- Connecticut Groundskeepers Association seminars pertinent to the landscape industry

- Corporate in-house training:

 Effective communication skills

 Effective writing skills

 Harassment training

 Effective “coaching” while managing others

Teams/Committees:

1. Safety Committee

2. Contingency Evacuation Committee

3. Employee Recognition Committee

4. Employee Picnic Committee

Education:

1986-2008 Sponsored seminars thru Connecticut Groundskeepers Association,

Hartford, CT and networking with award winning landscape architects

2000 Dale Carnegie, NYC - Certified in “Successful Public Speaking”

1993 Graduate of the 4-Month “Leadership Institute” sponsored by the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce

1988-1990 Fairfield University – Certified in Management Skills I, II, and III

1980 Immaculata High School

Somerville, NJ

1980 Somerset Vo-Tech – Carpentry

Bridgewater, NJ

CPR & Defibrillator Certified by the American Red Cross

Memberships/Networking:

1. CT Groundskeeper Association 2. American Society of Landscape Architects

3. American Association of Nurseryman

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Word, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Timesaver

Additional Skills:

Carpentry and mechanical repair

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