Jason Merrell
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
To secure a horticultural design/consultative position with a company/government entity that would provide me the opportunity to contribute, grow, and engage within an environment conducive to success while sustaining the health and beautification of our landscape and contributing to the bottom line of the company.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Designer/Horticulturist
Natorps
Mason, OH
08.2015 - Current
- Create landscape solutions for different types of customers within their scope, timing and budget.
- Dynascape/ Dynascape Color design software is used to implement all designs for our customers.
- Manage crews and projects from start to finish, meet with client and foreman together, making sure everyone is on the same page so that projects go as planned finishing on time and within budget.
- Currently leading 2024 team in sales with an 83% close rate.
Senior Landscape Designer/Consultant/Operations Su
Perfection Landscaping and Design
Florence, KY
03.2017 - 08.2024
- Responsible for initial meetings with clients then using Smartdraw design software to design landscape plans that meet the customer’s needs and objectives while most importantly being horticulturally sound. I take accountable for making sure our customers are satisfied in every way by focusing on their wants, listening to their needs and giving constant communication to provide a practical solution using my creativity, knowledge and experience.
- Design and manage installation of projects including but not limited to Allen Block and Europa Block retaining walls, natural stone accent walls, brick and Courtyard block seating walls and columns, flagstone, paver and stamped concrete patio’s and walkways, firepits, outdoor fireplaces, stone treads, outdoor grills, etc. Collaborate with stone masons, electricians, plumbers, deck companies on occasion to subcontract work that is best suited for their primary focus.
- Responsible for scheduling and planning daily activities for up to three months in advanced for several installation teams. Supervise to make sure jobs are being installed correctly, within budget and on time. Coordinate with numerous nurseries, garden centers and builders supply companies to make sure orders are placed on time and materials are available and ready to go according to schedule.
- Follow up with customers and perform final walkthrough’s to ensure customer satisfaction has been met while also providing any final maintenance information that may be applicable.
Business Development Representative
TruGreen LandCare
Independence , KY
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Responsible for achieving sales goals and executing sales plans within an assigned sales territory and/or account.
- Designed horticulture programs and services to new and existing customers by maintaining key customer relationships and developing and implementing strategies for customer base expansion.
- Assisted Regional Commercial Sales Manager, General Managers and Service Managers to define and share best practices internally within our individual and regional branches.
- Collaborated with General Managers, Service Managers and Commercial Account Specialists to schedule and execute current work-loads, drive customer satisfaction and resolve customer concerns in a timely manner.
- Utilized Apple I-Pads/iPhones to conduct Commercial Site Evaluations, communicate with customers, make recommendations for property enhancements and to create and document sales proposals via SalesForce.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-2003
Skills
- Dale Carnegie – The Sales Process Cincinnati, OH
- Completed Dale Carnegie - Sales Process course held at the Cincinnati Zoo taught by John Krugman
- Anthony Cole Sales Training - 9 month sales training course
Timeline
Senior Landscape Designer/Consultant/Operations Su
Perfection Landscaping and Design
03.2017 - 08.2024
Landscape Designer/Horticulturist
Natorps
08.2015 - Current
Business Development Representative
TruGreen LandCare
03.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
University of Cincinnati