Christopher King
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Seasoned landscape professional with 30 years experience in both landscape and irrigation design and installation, with a love of the profession and for the transforming of ordinary yards into outdoor living spaces ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business through exceptional service and industry knowledge. Expert in project management and team leadership, consistently delivering superior results.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Innovative Landscaping LLC
04.2012 - 07.2024
- A complete design build landscape company employing 6 team members providing quality landscape, hardscape and irrigation installations in the high end residential home market.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals by exceeding customer expectations through efficient business practices and exceptional service.
- Oversaw daily operations, to include project bidding , contract negotiations, material purchase and allocation, project management and implementation.
Owner
Innovative Landscape Management
01.2004 - 11.2011
- A small-scale full service landscaping company with 4-6 team members with emphasis on Destin Rental Home landscape management, landscape renovations, and new home landscaping and irrigation installations.
- Provided exceptional customer service by enforcing "eye for detail" business practices among team members
- Provided superior landscaping materials by networking efficiently with industry suppliers through annual trade show attendance and visits to growers statewide and regionally.
Landscape Assistant
Executive Landscaping
11.2002 - 04.2003
- Operated heavy equipment and assisted in the installation of seawall and dune landscape on Falzone Residence in Deer Point, Gulf Breeze.
- Assisted in the installation of 4" gasket mainline irrigation system on large apartment complex in Pensacola.
Owner
Emerald Coast Landscaping Inc.
03.1994 - 10.1999
- A large-scale full service design build landscape company serving the Destin area. Grew company to a staff of 28 team members with annual sales of a million dollars.
- Managed 70 maintenance accounts, in Destins premier neighborhoods.
- Emphasis on new home construction landscape and irrigation installations in Kelly Plantation, Regatta Bay, San Destin and 30 A.
Project Manager
Greenscape Inc
01.1991 - 03.1994
- Responsible for all material purchasing and allocation .
- Increased landscape department profit margins with effective networking with nurseries and tree farms in Florida and throughout the region.
- Handled all project management to include highway median beautification projects for the State of Florida, and cities of Destin and Mary Esther
Skills
- Excellent Communication and leadership skills
- Full comprehension of landscape architectural concepts
- Adept in all facets of residential and commercial landscape installation 30 years experience
- Proficient in Irrigation system design installation and repair 30 years experience
- Skilled skid steer and excavator operator 30 and 12 years experience respectively
Military
United States Coast Guard 1988-1991
USCG Cutter Point Herron 82318
Babylon New York
Boarding Officer and Rescue Swimmer
Honorable Discharge
Timeline
Owner
Innovative Landscaping LLC
04.2012 - 07.2024
Owner
Innovative Landscape Management
01.2004 - 11.2011
Landscape Assistant
Executive Landscaping
11.2002 - 04.2003
Owner
Emerald Coast Landscaping Inc.
03.1994 - 10.1999
Project Manager
Greenscape Inc
01.1991 - 03.1994
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