Breandan Hertlein
Omaha,NE
Summary
Seasoned Landscape Foreman with comprehensive experience in overseeing landscape 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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
Total Turf Care LLC.
Omaha, 68134
05.2023 - Current
- Managed planting, mulching, and edging of all landscape areas.
- Provided direction to crew members to ensure safety regulations were followed.
- Inspected landscapes after installation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ordered supplies needed for various landscaping tasks as required.
- Identified potential problems that could arise from existing landscape features and proposed solutions accordingly.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding proper techniques when performing various landscaping tasks.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service relations.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
- Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks, and large, and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Assisted in budgeting and quoting landscaping projects, including labor, materials, and timelines.
- Performed erosion control measures to protect landscape features and surrounding areas.
Hardscaper
GroundScapes
Omaha, NE
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Accurately measured and cut pavers using a masonry saw.
- Installed retaining walls, walkways, patios, driveways, and other hardscaping elements.
- Laid out design plans for customers to review.
- Prepared sub-base of crushed stone or gravel with compaction equipment.
- Excavated and leveled soil in preparation for hardscape installation.
- Built steps and stairs with brick paver materials.
- Placed sand between the joints of pavers to ensure proper drainage.
- Constructed outdoor fire pits, fireplaces, barbecues, and outdoor kitchens.
- Incorporated landscaping features such as waterfalls, ponds, fountains into hardscape designs.
- Utilized power tools including drills, saws, hammers when needed for projects.
- Operated heavy machinery such as bobcats and backhoes on site when necessary.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of trucks carrying supplies.
- Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks, and large, and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
Landscape Foreman
Indra Mowing
Fremont, Nebraska
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Managed planting, mulching, and edging of all landscape areas.
- Assisted in the selection of plants, shrubs, trees, and other materials for landscaping projects.
- Ordered supplies needed for various landscaping tasks as required.
- Identified potential problems that could arise from existing landscape features and proposed solutions accordingly.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
- Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks, and large, and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Installed outdoor lighting systems to enhance the nighttime appearance of landscapes.
- Performed erosion control measures to protect landscape features and surrounding areas.
- Taught landscaping crew members proper techniques for new plantings and ongoing maintenance.
- Accurately measured and cut pavers using a masonry saw.
- Installed retaining walls, walkways, patios, driveways, and other hardscaping elements.
- Prepared sub-base of crushed stone or gravel with compaction equipment.
- Excavated and leveled soil in preparation for hardscape installation.
- Built steps and stairs with brick paver materials.
- Placed sand between the joints of pavers to ensure proper drainage.
- Constructed outdoor fire pits, fireplaces, barbecues, and outdoor kitchens.
- Incorporated landscaping features such as waterfalls, ponds, fountains into hardscape designs.
- Mixed mortar for laying bricks and stones with trowels or cement guns.
- Applied sealant to newly installed hardscapes to protect from weathering or staining.
- Repaired existing hardscapes such as pathways and patios due to age or damage.
- Assembled pre-fabricated structures such as pergolas or gazebos according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Operated heavy machinery such as bobcats and backhoes on site when necessary.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of trucks carrying supplies.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pace High School
Pace, FL05-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Building Trades
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXSkills
- Crew Supervision
- Retaining walls
- Landscape design
- Erosion Control
- Hardscape Installation
- Irrigation Systems
- Snow Removal
- Residential Landscaping
- Stonework
- Commercial Landscaping
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Stone masonry
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Lighting installation
- Water feature construction
- Blueprint Reading
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
Timeline
Hardscaper
GroundScapes
08.2023 - 12.2023
Landscape Foreman
Total Turf Care LLC.
05.2023 - Current
Landscape Foreman
Indra Mowing
08.2019 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Pace High School
Some College (No Degree) - Building Trades
Central Texas College
Similar Profiles
Frank Capozzi IIIFrank Capozzi III
Driver and Shop Employee at Total Turf Golf ServicesDriver and Shop Employee at Total Turf Golf Services
Jack TesslerJack Tessler
NA at Total Turf LandscapingNA at Total Turf Landscaping
Tyler HitchnerTyler Hitchner
Assistant Project Manager at Total Turf Golf Services IncAssistant Project Manager at Total Turf Golf Services Inc