Jordan Hale
The Colony
Summary
Creative Landscape Designer skilled in transforming client visions into reality. Expertise in project management, hand renderings, and computer-aided design, ensuring on-time delivery of visually appealing outdoor spaces. Focused on sustainable practices and client collaboration to enhance property value and enrich lifestyles.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscape Designer
Calloways Nursery
The Colony
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Designed innovative landscape plans for residential and commercial projects while developing a niche for modern unique designs.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and preferences.
- Selected appropriate plants and materials for diverse environments.
- Coordinated with contractors to ensure accurate implementation of designs including irrigation and hardscape installation.
- Supervised installation of landscaping projects from start to finish.
Install Manager
Calloways Nursery
Plano
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Coordinated installation of landscape designs for residential and commercial clients.
- Managed inventory of plants, materials, and equipment for installation projects.
- Oversaw team performance during installations to ensure quality standards.
- Collaborated with designers and vendors to implement client visions effectively.
- Resolved on-site challenges to maintain project workflow and efficiency.
- Communicated with clients throughout the installation process for updates and feedback.
Nursery Manager
Calloways Nursery
Prosper
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed daily operations of plant care and customer service at a local nursery.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring healthy stock of plants and gardening supplies.
- Trained and supervised staff in best horticultural practices and customer engagement techniques.
Office Manager
STILL WATERS PLUMBING
Prosper
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed company office, overseeing administration, dispatching technicians, managing three company work vans, answering phones, scheduling jobs, and solving critical issues.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Trained new employees on office procedures and customer service standards.
Recruiting Associate
CW PARTNERS - Executive Financial Recruiting
Dallas
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Assisted with all aspects of recruiting candidates for professional finance positions.
- Responsible for building and expanding a database of candidates for defined job placement orders and generated leads for the purpose of identifying prospective candidates using LinkedIn, specialized recruiting software to search for candidates.
- Coordinated information for management including screening and evaluating candidates.
- Worked in a highly professional office environment dealing with business executives.
Director of Music
WHERE THE RIVER FLOWS
McKinney
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Responsible for creating and leading a dynamic and transforming worship ministry for this church while training and strengthening individual growth of team members.
- Coordinate, rehearse and carry out worship music on a weekly basis.
- Provide vision and direction for team members and build up a modern, contemporary model of the church worship band.
- Oversee all administrative aspects of the worship and arts ministries as well as engage in community outreaches.
Lead Teacher
CORNERSTONE PRIVATE SCHOOL
Wylie
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Typically managed a classroom of 10-12 children, supervised classroom assistants and coordinated curriculum for this private learning center.
Customer Service
HILTON WORLDWIDE
Carrolton
05.2010 - 08.2012
- Advanced from Customer Care Coordinator to the elite Hilton Honors Diamond Member Personal Care Concierge position.
- Received significant client care training and was recognized and rewarded for excellent performance.
Customer Service Representative
BEST BUY
Plano
11.2005 - 01.2008
- Provided personalized shopping assistance in a customer service role.
- Identified high net worth customers and delivered personalized concierge service to fulfill their shopping needs.
- Built and sustained strong relationships with the store's most valued clientele to enhance customer loyalty.
- Received special recognition in 'The Link' magazine in 2006 for excellence in customer service and conflict resolution.
Education
Texas Master Certified Nursery & Landscaping Professional -
Texas Nursery & Landscape Association
12.2024 - 06.2026
Bachelor of Practical Ministry - Business Minor
Christ for The Nations Institute
Dallas, TXBasic Studies - Completed two years of core classes
Collin County Community College
Plano, TXSkills
- Landscape Planning
- Landscape Design
- Project Management
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Work under pressure
- Problem resolution
- Customer service
- Interpersonal communication
- Personable
- Client collaboration
Certification
YOUTH WITH A MISSION, South Africa, 2007-2008, Worked abroad mentoring young women and assisting in humanitarian outreaches.
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Farming
- Gardening
- Playing Guitar
Likes Interests
- Spending time with my three children
- Overseeing my small business & ministry, A Pearl of Great Price (www.apearlofgreatprice.com)
Timeline
Landscape Designer
Calloways Nursery
01.2026 - 06.2026
Texas Master Certified Nursery & Landscaping Professional -
Texas Nursery & Landscape Association
12.2024 - 06.2026
Install Manager
Calloways Nursery
03.2024 - 01.2026
Nursery Manager
Calloways Nursery
08.2022 - 03.2024
Office Manager
STILL WATERS PLUMBING
07.2020 - 05.2022
Recruiting Associate
CW PARTNERS - Executive Financial Recruiting
09.2017 - 05.2020
Director of Music
WHERE THE RIVER FLOWS
02.2017 - 03.2020
Lead Teacher
CORNERSTONE PRIVATE SCHOOL
01.2014 - 07.2015
Customer Service
HILTON WORLDWIDE
05.2010 - 08.2012
Customer Service Representative
BEST BUY
11.2005 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Practical Ministry - Business Minor
Christ for The Nations Institute
Basic Studies - Completed two years of core classes
Collin County Community College