ALVARO GAYTAN RAMIREZ
Seattle,WA
Summary
Seasoned Landscape and hardscapes Foreman with comprehensive experience in overseeing landscape and hardscapes construction and maintenance projects. Highly skilled in project management, design implementation, and crew supervision. Possess strong leadership skills, capable of managing teams to deliver high-quality work on schedule. Previous roles have resulted in improved landscape quality through effective planning and execution.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape and Hardscapes Foreman
Elliott bay landscapes
Seattle, WA
11.2002 - Current
- Managed planting, mulching, and edging of all landscape areas.
- Organized and scheduled crews for efficient completion of projects.
- Provided direction to crew members to ensure safety regulations were followed.
- Inspected landscapes after installation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured proper maintenance of equipment and tools used by crews.
- Maintained accurate records on labor hours, material costs, and job progress.
- Supervised a team of up to 10 landscape construction workers.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the job site.
- Scheduled materials delivery and managed inventory levels.
- Performed daily inspections of work sites to ensure quality standards were met.
- Provided guidance to crew members in order to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Resolved conflicts between crew members or other stakeholders as needed.
- Monitored progress of projects against set goals and milestones.
- Analyzed soil conditions prior to planting shrubs, trees, grasses.
- Planned layout designs based on customer specifications or requirements.
- Directed the installation of irrigation systems, pavers, retaining walls.
- Organized clean-up efforts at job sites after completion of projects.
- Identified potential hazards or risks on the job site and took action accordingly.
- Provided training sessions for new hires on proper safety procedures.
- Reviewed design plans and instructions and completed work according to specifications.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Ensured all construction projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Assisted in the installation of landscape features such as trees, shrubs, and flowers.
- Operated hand and power tools for various construction tasks.
- Transported materials to work sites using wheelbarrows or other equipment.
- Mixed mortar, concrete, and soil for use in landscaping projects.
- Installed irrigation systems according to plans and specifications.
- Excavated areas for planting beds and pathways.
- Built retaining walls, decks, patios, walkways, and fences.
- Planted trees, shrubs, flowers, sod grasses, and ground covers.
- Repaired existing structures with new materials as needed.
- Cleaned up debris from construction sites after each shift.
- Assisted in the removal of old landscaping elements when necessary.
- Laid out paths and walkways according to plan drawings.
- Leveled soil surfaces prior to laying down sod or seed mixes.
- Planted flowers, bushes, shrubs, trees, and grass.
- Installed block and stone décor according to plans and specifications.
- Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Built or maintained greenhouses, fences or benches,
- Installed wood fence posts, panels, and gates using a variety of tools including post hole diggers, saws, hammers, drills and screwdrivers.
- Installed leads and connected cables to low voltage lights to control panel.
- Measured, cut, and laid bricks to create patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls and other structures.
- Ensured proper drainage of areas by installing pavers in various patterns with sand or gravel filling.
- Installed edging along borders of paved surfaces to ensure stability and prevent shifting of pavers.
- Dug trenches for foundation work prior to the installation of brick pavers.
- Compacted soil using a hand-held tamper or plate compactor to provide a solid base for paving stones.
- Assessed project designs and determined appropriate materials for brick paver installation.
- Laser levels, tools, and equipment are used in the process of laying brick pavers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
University of Mexico
Mexico City08-1994
Skills
- Heavy machinery
- Task Delegation
- Employee Training
- Problem-Solving
- Layout designs
- Communication
- Landscape maintenance
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Deadline Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Crew Leadership
- Multitasking
- Basic Carpentry
- Landscape installation
- Site analysis
- Crew Supervision
- Hardscape Installation
- Soil preparation
- Tool Maintenance
- Site cleaning and organization
- Welding
- Stick Welding
- Measurement tools
- Stone cutting
- Bricklaying abilities
- Concrete mixing
- Mortar mixing
- Waterproofing techniques
- Stone setting
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Landscape and Hardscapes Foreman
Elliott bay landscapes
11.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
University of Mexico
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