AutoCAD
Jean 'Paul Alvarado
Laborer
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
1
1
Language
5
5
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaper
Alvarado Landscaping
Las Vegas, NV
03.2007 - Current
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Arranged winter decorations, holiday lights, wreaths and garlands.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
- Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Reviewed plans and designs to verify completeness of grounds work.
- Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost and amendments.
- Opened containers with steel cutters, claw hammers and other hand tools.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
Internship Student
GREEN OUR PLANET
Las Vegas, NV
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
- Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
- Took detailed meeting minutes, prepared meeting rooms and compiled paperwork to support department.
- Planned, prepared and participated in weekly meetings and events.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
Landscape Intern
COURTNEY LANDSCAPE AND POOLS
Las Vegas, NV
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Created and implemented variety of landscaping designs based upon residential and commercial customer specifications and budget.
- Worked closely with clients in materials and plantings selection and made suggestions on best options for environment.
- Researched land ordinances and partnered with zoning officials to meet municipal zoning codes.
- Calculated volume take-off and cost estimates for small to large landscape, irrigation and hardscape projects.
- Created concept designs and estimated projects for residential and commercial customers.
- Created and implemented variety of landscaping designs based on residential and commercial customer specifications, climate, location and budget.
- Prepared documentation for various regulatory approvals.
- Identified existing plant material and edited landscape intuitively.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
Education
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - Landscape Architecture
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV 08.2013 - 05.2018
Skills
Project presentation
Preparing client sketches
Budgeting
Blueprints and schematics
Contract Management
Safety and compliance
AutoCAD
Data analysis
Software
Adobe Creative Suite
Sketching
Rhinoceros 5
Grasshopper
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Lumion 3D
Office 365
Timeline
Internship Student
GREEN OUR PLANET
08.2017 - 12.2017
Landscape Intern
COURTNEY LANDSCAPE AND POOLS
05.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - Landscape Architecture
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
08.2013 - 05.2018
Landscaper
Alvarado Landscaping
03.2007 - Current