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Anthony Mesarak

Lebanon,NJ

Summary

Successful Owner/Operator with expertise in the Landscape industry and insights on competitors and clientele. Has been a dedicated leader maintained professional relationships and negotiated beneficial deals for 38 years. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Has the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Expertise knowledge in all maintenance and mowing equipment. As well as the common knowledge of the proper equipment needed on site projects of all planting and hardscape needs.


Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator Landscape Design

Tony Mesarak LLC (Fox Trot Designs)
03.2018 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior [Product or Service] to customers.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Project supervision of grounds maintenance and hardscape services.
  • Regulating and reading of site plans, layout, installation of plant material. Such as shurbs, trees, perennials and turf.
  • High end estate grounds maintenance.
  • High end commercial grounds maintenance.
  • Project supervision of all plantings, hardscape and turf installations including golf green experience.

Landscape/Project Supervisor

LTD Landscaping
10.2014 - 01.2018
  • Sold previous company to LTD and returned to be their project leader, estimator and estate ground maintenance supervisor.
  • *Job priorities remained the same with an even higher accuracy level and project management as in previous work history with LTD Landscaping.*


Owner/Operator

Anthony Mesarak- Somerset Outfitters Landscaping
03.2008 - 10.2014
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • *Owner Operations stayed consistent throughout all endeavors*

Landscape Supervisor

LTD Landscaping
02.2003 - 02.2008
  • Established relationships with various parties involved in landscaping process through strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
  • Communicated crew performance concerns to management with recommendations for corrective action.
  • Implemented rewards system that impacted 12 landscaping employees to set standards for daily work and create atmosphere of creativity and motivation.
  • Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources.
  • Enforced safety protocols for projects to minimize equipment accidents and personnel injuries.
  • Monitored proper use of required personal protective equipment on crew to promote safe work environment.
  • Set manageable daily and weekly landscaping goals for 12 employees to secure deadlines approved by clients.
  • Created and maintained detailed records of landscaping projects for future reference.
  • Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.

Private Estate Property Supervisor

Toresco Enterprises
05.1994 - 01.2003
  • Maintenance and plantings on 70 acre property.
  • Golf Green installation.
  • Hardscape projects.
  • Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs, and capital improvement projects.
  • Scheduled outside contractors for major maintenance issues.
  • Managed a 7 person staff.

Owner/Operator

Anthony Mesarak- Scenic Design Landscaping
03.1988 - 12.1994
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • *Owner Operations stayed consistent throughout all endeavors*

Education

Horticulture

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ

High School Diploma -

West Morris Mendham High School
Mendham, NJ
06.1986

Skills

  • Operations Oversight
  • Operations Management
  • Hiring
  • Payroll Processing
  • Sales Negotiation
  • Staffing
  • Business Planning
  • Project Supervision
  • Job Proposals/Quotes
  • Orchestrating of site plans
  • Layout and Design

Timeline

Owner/Operator Landscape Design

Tony Mesarak LLC (Fox Trot Designs)
03.2018 - Current

Landscape/Project Supervisor

LTD Landscaping
10.2014 - 01.2018

Owner/Operator

Anthony Mesarak- Somerset Outfitters Landscaping
03.2008 - 10.2014

Landscape Supervisor

LTD Landscaping
02.2003 - 02.2008

Private Estate Property Supervisor

Toresco Enterprises
05.1994 - 01.2003

Owner/Operator

Anthony Mesarak- Scenic Design Landscaping
03.1988 - 12.1994

Horticulture

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

High School Diploma -

West Morris Mendham High School
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