Bruce Riedel
Vermilion,OH
Summary
At MGM, I spearheaded landscape projects, enhancing aesthetics and client satisfaction through innovative design and efficient project management. Leveraging skills in landscape design and customer service, I boosted revenue growth and forged lasting relationships. My leadership ensured team safety and productivity, embodying a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
Big Trees
08.2018 - Current
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work environment both on job sites and at the company yard.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts, and yard goats.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing crew members, delegating tasks, and coordinating resources.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Enhanced overall project performance with strong attention to detail, resulting in fewer errors and rework during installation and maintenance tasks.
- Developed new business opportunities by establishing strong working relationships with clients and industry professionals.
- Maximized staff productivity through expert scheduling of daily tasks based on priorities and crew capabilities.
- Collaborated with designers to create visually appealing landscapes while adhering to client specifications and budget constraints.
- Maintained positive working relationships with local vendors to ensure timely delivery of quality products at competitive prices.
- Reduced costs with effective inventory management for supplies such as plants, mulch, tools, and equipment.
- Ensured high-quality workmanship by training crew members in proper techniques for planting, pruning, irrigation systems, and equipment use.
- Promoted safety awareness among crew members through regular meetings, training sessions, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Boosted client satisfaction through timely completion of landscape installations, maintenance, and repairs.
- Optimized resource utilization by analyzing project requirements and allocating appropriate personnel, tools, materials for each job site.
- Enhanced landscape aesthetics by designing and implementing various hardscape and softscape projects.
- Improved customer retention rates with excellent communication skills and prompt response to inquiries or concerns.
- Achieved consistent growth in revenue by successfully bidding on new projects while maintaining current client relationships.
- Mitigated potential risks related to weather, equipment malfunction, or safety hazards by proactively monitoring job sites and taking corrective action as needed.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Enforced safety protocols for projects to minimize equipment accidents and personnel injuries.
- Supervised landscaping teams, prioritizing tasks and giving feedback for quality control.
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
- Communicated with clients to provide price quotes, discuss design needs and schedule work.
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
- Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources.
- Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
- Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
- Educated clients on proper lawn and plant care, giving details on appropriate watering and fertilization.
- Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.
- Assisted clients with development of long-term landscape plans and strategies.
- Directed and supervised construction of fences, decks and other outdoor structures.
- Scheduled staff members for landscaping shifts, enabling adequate coverage for projects.
- Assessed soil and landscape conditions, selecting appropriate plants, trees and shrubs for projects.
- Installed ponds, waterfalls and other water features and tested for proper functionality.
- Reviewed landscape project tasks, determining budgets and timelines for completion.
Landscape Forman
MGM
03.2004 - 08.2018
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work environment both on job sites and at the company yard.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts, and yard goats.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing crew members, delegating tasks, and coordinating resources.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Enhanced overall project performance with strong attention to detail, resulting in fewer errors and rework during installation and maintenance tasks.
- Developed new business opportunities by establishing strong working relationships with clients and industry professionals.
- Maximized staff productivity through expert scheduling of daily tasks based on priorities and crew capabilities.
- Collaborated with designers to create visually appealing landscapes while adhering to client specifications and budget constraints.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts to attract skilled workers who aligned with the company''s values and goals for providing exceptional landscaping services.
- Maintained positive working relationships with local vendors to ensure timely delivery of quality products at competitive prices.
- Ensured high-quality workmanship by training crew members in proper techniques for planting, pruning, irrigation systems, and equipment use.
- Reduced costs with effective inventory management for supplies such as plants, mulch, tools, and equipment.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Promoted safety awareness among crew members through regular meetings, training sessions, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Boosted client satisfaction through timely completion of landscape installations, maintenance, and repairs.
- Optimized resource utilization by analyzing project requirements and allocating appropriate personnel, tools, materials for each job site.
- Enhanced landscape aesthetics by designing and implementing various hardscape and softscape projects.
- Improved customer retention rates with excellent communication skills and prompt response to inquiries or concerns.
- Achieved consistent growth in revenue by successfully bidding on new projects while maintaining current client relationships.
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Mitigated potential risks related to weather, equipment malfunction, or safety hazards by proactively monitoring job sites and taking corrective action as needed.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Enforced safety protocols for projects to minimize equipment accidents and personnel injuries.
- Supervised landscaping teams, prioritizing tasks and giving feedback for quality control.
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
- Communicated with clients to provide price quotes, discuss design needs and schedule work.
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
- Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources.
- Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
- Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
- Educated clients on proper lawn and plant care, giving details on appropriate watering and fertilization.
- Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.
- Assisted clients with development of long-term landscape plans and strategies.
- Directed and supervised construction of fences, decks and other outdoor structures.
- Scheduled staff members for landscaping shifts, enabling adequate coverage for projects.
- Managed supply inventory and assigned replenishment to team members.
- Assessed soil and landscape conditions, selecting appropriate plants, trees and shrubs for projects.
- Trained personnel on irrigation, pest control and planting techniques to promote landscaping skills.
- Reviewed landscape project tasks, determining budgets and timelines for completion.
- Installed ponds, waterfalls and other water features and tested for proper functionality.
Education
Diploma - Required Courses
Berea High School
Berea, OH06.1974
Skills
- Landscape design
- Plant identification
- Erosion control
- Water feature installation
- Retaining walls
- Paver installation
- Planting techniques
- Soil preparation
- Pruning techniques
- Hardscape installation
- Drainage solutions
- Fertilizer application
- Grading techniques
- Crew supervision
- Weed control
- Job estimation
- Native plants
- Heavy equipment operation
- Using hand tools
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Landscape equipment operation
- Machine safety practices
- Jobsite safety
- Landscape maintenance
- Residential landscaping
- Garden maintenance
- Transplanting and potting plants
- Pruning and hedging
- Seasonal planting
- Trimming and weeding
- Tree and shrub planting
- Project management
- Residential construction
- Weeding and edging
- Decorative stone installation
- Project presentation
- Commercial landscaping
- Maintaining equipment
- Stonework
- Staff management
- Project scheduling
- Watering lawns and trees
- Pruning skills
- Responsible and punctual
- Project design
- Project estimation and bidding
- Construction management
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Lawn care
- Verbal and written communication
- Tree removal
- Grounds maintenance
- Weather tolerance
- Weeding gardens
- Outdoor installations
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Commercial construction experience
- Soil fertilization
- Plant Knowledge
- Lawn aeration
- Contract management
- Landscaping plans
- Yard mowing
- Plant health assessment
- Cultivating soil
- Soil aeration
- Planting
Timeline
Landscape Foreman
Big Trees
08.2018 - Current
Landscape Forman
MGM
03.2004 - 08.2018
Diploma - Required Courses
Berea High School
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