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Andrew Milburn

Wayland,MI

Summary

Accomplished Landscape Architect and Designer with a proven track record at Harder and Warner Landscaping Inc, where I excelled in transforming client visions into vibrant realities. Expert in AutoCAD and sustainable design, I boosted project satisfaction by 30%. Renowned for mentoring staff and pioneering innovative hardscape solutions, my designs significantly enhanced public and private spaces.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscape Architect and Designer

Harder and Warner Landscaping Inc
Caledonia, MI
10.2020 - Current
  • Managed all documents and submitted for regulatory approval.
  • Conducted site visits to evaluate existing conditions and prepare reports.
  • Explained use of various equipment, landscaping offerings, irrigation systems and shrubbery.
  • Assisted in budgeting and quoting landscaping projects, including labor, materials, and timelines.
  • Installed outdoor lighting systems to enhance the nighttime appearance of landscapes.
  • Marketed services and prior projects to generate new business opportunities.
  • Supervised landscape work performed by contractors for quality purposes.
  • Developed landscape plans and designs for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
  • Advised clients on plant selection based on climate zone requirements.
  • Met with clients at follow-up appointments to discuss level of satisfaction with finished project.
  • Coordinated with clients, engineers, surveyors and other professionals to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Prepared construction specifications for contractors and supervised installation of projects.
  • Assessed client needs, analyzed project requirements and prepared cost estimates.
  • Drafted contracts between clients and contractors detailing scope of work required.
  • Explained and demonstrated reasoning behind use of various equipment and landscaping offerings, irrigation systems and shrubbery.
  • Developed presentations outlining proposed designs for clients' review.
  • Provided technical advice on the implementation of landscape design plans.
  • Created detailed drawings of proposed landscapes using CAD software.
  • Worked closely with residential and commercial clients to create landscaping designs that met individual needs and remained within project budget.
  • Inspected landscapes after installation to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks, and large, and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
  • Performed regular inspections on completed projects ensuring they meet specifications set forth in contracts signed with clients.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
  • Evaluated performance of crew members regularly and provided feedback as needed.
  • Conducted training sessions with crew members on safe operation of machinery and tools used in landscaping operations.
  • Reviewed blueprints and job specifications to determine manpower and equipment needed.
  • Delegated tasks to landscaping crews and supervised completion.
  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
  • Supervised day laborers in completing large landscaping projects.
  • Created plans for new landscape designs based on customer needs.
  • Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lansing Eastern HS
Lansing, MI
06-2003

Skills

  • Employee performance oversight
  • Landscaping site plans
  • Hardscape design
  • Drainage
  • Sustainable design
  • Irrigation
  • Seawall design and construction
  • Horticulture
  • Permitting process
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Cost estimates
  • Residential landscaping
  • Softscape design
  • Planting
  • Graphic design
  • Employee mentoring
  • SketchUp expertise
  • Project oversight
  • Client service
  • Grading and drainage
  • Site analysis
  • Outdoor installations
  • Native plant design
  • Horticultural design
  • Public space design
  • Design development

Affiliations

Outside of the work place, I am a single father of a now teenage daughter. I enjoy the outdoors, such as kayaking, fishing, hunting and the golf course. I also own a 72 acre produce farm that we hope to turn into a public venue in the next few years.

Accomplishments

I have been part of the green industry for 20 years, with my first 14 on install.

I am a 4 year in a row Devos Homeshow Award Winner for best Hardscape over 2400 sq feet

I earned Work Ethic

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Landscape Architect and Designer

Harder and Warner Landscaping Inc
10.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

Lansing Eastern HS

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