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Edgardo Santiago

Fort Mill,SC

Summary

Accomplished Landscape Designer and Foreman with a proven track record at Ed. ARTLAND Service and Southern Shade Tree Co., enhancing client satisfaction through exceptional service and efficient project management. Expert in plant selection and design, with strong client communication skills, ensuring project success and repeat business. Demonstrates leadership in crew management and operations, driving results with a positive attitude and teamwork. Professional landscaping expert equipped with thorough understanding of landscape design, plant care, and maintenance techniques. Highly skilled in leading teams, ensuring projects meet high standards, and adapting to changing needs. Strong emphasis on collaboration, reliability, and achieving tangible results. Proficient in operating landscaping equipment, managing schedules, and executing detailed plans with precision.

Dedicated Landscaping professional skilled in drafting designs, managing projects and leading maintenance teams. Operates equipment safely and effectively to care for trees, lawns and shrubbery. Offering 3 years of related experience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Landcape Designer

Ed. ARTLAND Service
04.2023 - Current
  • Managed business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • 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.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Evaluated existing landscapes and provided recommendations for improvements based on client needs and environmental considerations.
  • Assisted in preparing cost estimates for proposals that accurately reflected the scope of work required.
  • Developed comprehensive plans, including plant selection, hardscaping elements, and irrigation systems, ensuring project success.
  • Designed diverse outdoor spaces, including gardens, patios, playgrounds, parks, recreational areas, and more according to client specifications.
  • Sourced high-quality trees, bushes, grass seed or sod, fertilizer and other supplies to complete new installations.
  • Provided ongoing support post-installation by offering maintenance guidance for clients'' landscapes.

Landscape Foreman

Southern Shade Tree Co.
11.2021 - 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 when company requests it.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Operated company vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations to deliver grass, mulch and deferent's sizes of trees in wholesale.
  • Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Chef

Culinary Arts School of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR
06.2006

Skills

Customer Relations

Small business operations

Safe Driving

Safe Driving Record

Heavy Lifting

Order picking and processing

Roads and highways knowledge

Traffic laws knowledge

Forklift Operation

Local routes understanding

Verbal and written communication

Client Service

Project Management

Operations Management

Staff Management

Yard maintenance

Client Communication

Grading and drainage

Equipment Operation

Planting Design

Positive Attitude

Valid Driver's License

Teamwork and Collaboration

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Punctual and Reliable

Clean Driving Record

Loading and unloading

Crew Leadership

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Owner Landcape Designer

Ed. ARTLAND Service
04.2023 - Current

Landscape Foreman

Southern Shade Tree Co.
11.2021 - Current

Associate of Arts - Culinary Chef

Culinary Arts School of Puerto Rico

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