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Devan Hare

Annapolis,MD

Summary

7+ years of professional landscape design, project management, and marketing experience.

  • Areas of focus include but are not limited to concept drawing, design rendering, construction planning, client relations, jurisdictional compliance, post implementation quality assurance, event planning and marketing.
  • Experience managing projects in excess of $200,000. Proven history of leading landscaping efforts through every step of the project life cycle; employing well-developed design skills combined with the ability to achieve practical results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Olmo Brothers Construction & Landscaping
Annapolis, MD
08.2023 - Current
  • Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring client satisfaction from start to finish.
  • Lead design creation, manage sales processes, and develop marketing strategies to promote company services.
  • Oversee permitting and ensure all projects comply with regulations and legal standards.
  • Coordinate all aspects of the project, including timelines, budgets, and stakeholder management.

Designer

SBC Landscaping
Baltimore, MD
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Design, present and sell company products and services to new and existing customers
  • Prospect and contact potential customers to expand portfolio in the greater Baltimore – DC area
  • Reach agreed upon sales targets by the deadline
  • Resolve customer inquiries and complaints
  • Create sales material to present to customers.

Project Manager/Designer

Sean William Company
Annapolis, MD
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • Directed over 80 landscaping projects up to $180k in value to ensure prudent results and client satisfaction
  • Managed every step the project life cycle including surveying, permitting, design work, storm water management, hardscape/softscape installations, structural installations, and marine contracting
  • Developed client relationships and communicated expectations throughout the extent of a project
  • Educated clients about potential opportunities and issues based on site evaluations to ensure customer satisfaction and profitability
  • Led the design team and finalized all design work that was to be submitted to clients.

Designer

EDSA, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for design and construction delivery of a multi-billion-dollar Palace for Royal Family of Qatar
  • Collaborated on cross departmental projects for city master plans of Chinese and Middle Eastern governments
  • Led firm initiative around employee engagement and morale.

Landscape Designer

Morris & Ritchie Associates
Baltimore, MD
03.2017 - 08.2018
  • Directed landscape projects up to 350 acres in size
  • Designed commercial centers, residential communities, and recreational facilities
  • Created concept drawings, final plan renderings, and construction documents using AutoCAD, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Designer

Costa Rica Monteverde Institute
Monteverde, CR
05.2018 - 05.2018
  • Navigated international design laws and standards to create an economically sustainable public park and playground
  • Presented design ideas and spoke with local community members to achieve buy in and gather feedback prior to and post implementation of design and plan.

Intern

Chartwell Golf & Country Club
Severna Park, MD
03.2016 - 08.2017
  • Created cost estimates & planting designs for the entrance and surrounding landscape
  • Developed plans for a new trail system around the golf course that will better manage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Landscape Architecture

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
05.2016

Skills

  • Design origination and management
  • Interpersonal and client communications
  • Project Management
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Project development
  • Logistics Management
  • Vendor Sourcing

Accomplishments

  • 2nd Place in the Better Philadelphia Design Competition
  • 2nd Place in the Green Wall Design for The University of Maryland Mckeldin Library
  • Selected Winning Design by the Odenton Town Center

Timeline

Project Manager

Olmo Brothers Construction & Landscaping
08.2023 - Current

Designer

SBC Landscaping
09.2022 - 08.2023

Project Manager/Designer

Sean William Company
03.2021 - 09.2022

Designer

EDSA, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2021

Designer

Costa Rica Monteverde Institute
05.2018 - 05.2018

Landscape Designer

Morris & Ritchie Associates
03.2017 - 08.2018

Intern

Chartwell Golf & Country Club
03.2016 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Landscape Architecture

University of Maryland - College Park
Devan Hare