Douglas Strikwerda

I meet w/existing and new perspective clients to determine their needs and desires for water feature and full-scale landscape construction design. I also oversee, and/or install custom masonry features that may apply to designs.

I meet w/existing and new perspective clients to understand their needs and desires for landscape construction design. We specialize in aquatic gardening and custom masonry features. I do not 'advertise' my business. This places the sole PRIORITY on customer satisfaction and the strength of those relationships. Their recommendations for my work are the life-blood of my business.

I was responsible for individual player development within the offensive system of the basketball program. I pioneered a system for the collection, oversight, and analysis of statistical data. The head coach and I developed a film program to present this data/analysis to the team members individually, and corporately. This generated increased personal accountability, a positive culture, and increased player commitment. This helped lead ACA to a "Southern-Section CIF Championship" in the Covid-19 year of 2018. Unfortunately, the virus shut down the State Championship Tournament, so we never got to compete for that honor

• Evaluated existing landscapes and provided recommendations for improvements based on client needs and environmental considerations.
• Balanced aesthetics with functionality by considering factors such as drainage systems, erosion control measures, maintenance requirements, safety concerns in all designs.
• Communicated effectively with clients throughout the entire design process to ensure satisfaction with the final product.
• Conducted site analyses and assessments to determine optimal design solutions for various projects.