Jared M. Austin

Dynamic landscape design professional with a proven track record at JM Austin Enterprises, LLC, excelling in project management and customer relationship management. Expert in hardscaping installation and sustainable practices, I create impactful outdoor spaces while fostering team collaboration and driving business growth. Passionate about delivering exceptional results and enhancing client satisfaction.

• 25 years of expertise in the horticulture, landscape, turf-grass, and nursery management fields of study and employment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a genuine interest and positive track record in helping homeowners and private institutions with landscape and horticultural solutions.
• 19 years of sales, leadership, and management experience at various levels within both demanding large commercial organizations, and residential accounts.
• 15 years of Pesticide use and handling expertise, Licensed as a New York State Pesticide Applicator in Category 3A.
• 11 years’ experience in writing standard and organic turf programs, including the study and analysis of soil structures.
• 8 years of experience and general working knowledge and understanding of the Spanish language and Hispanic work force.
• 7 years of experience in performing routine horticultural and business training workshops.
• Member of the New York State Nursery and Landscape Association as a Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional since 2001.
• 25 years of routine utilization of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Photo Shop, and Power Point.
• Completed the Alleer and Dale Carnegie Training & Consulting training sessions on Time Management, Leadership, Sales, and Consultative Skills.
• Acted as a key organizer and presenter of the JP Horizons 52 Week Working Smarter Training Challenge for a team of industry professionals.
• Attend multiple training seminars for NYS DEC, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and other Industry related workshops to obtain credits and up to date information on industry trends.