JOSEPH WRIGHT
Williamstown,MA
Summary
Operations Manager with over 12 years of experience in project management, work crew supervision, and bidding/estimating. Expertise in landscape construction and equipment operation, including 24/7 snow and ice removal during the winter requiring strong organizational skills. Proven ability to maintain project schedules and foster relationships with clients, employees, vendors, and contractors.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Gardener
Self
Williamstown, MA
07.2018 - Current
- Supported homeowners in maintaining and enhancing properties in Williamstown since 2018.
- Planted flowers, shrubs, and trees based on soil and sunlight conditions.
Supervisor / Operations Manager
Gallivan Corporation
Pownal, VT
05.2012 - 08.2017
- Conducted regular client meetings to align on property goals and objectives; managed bidding, estimating, scheduling, and project layout and completion.
- Fostered professional working relationships with employees and clients, upheld company policies and procedures, and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Met production goals by managing cost-effective levels of labor and materials, and being responsible for all winter snow removal services for both residential and commercial properties on-call 24/7.
Foreman
Countryside Landscapes
Williamstown, MA
04.2009 - 07.2010
- Led landscaping operations as foreman overseeing project execution and team coordination.
- Supervised landscape crews on Countryside Landscapes job sites
- Assigned daily tasks for planting, trimming, and hardscape work
- Inspected work quality for Countryside Landscapes residential and commercial projects
Owner - Operator
Wright Landscaping
Nantucket, MA
03.2000 - 12.2008
- Started a business with $3k and grew it to gross over $350k/year, managed up to 7 employees while servicing up to 50 full time residential and commercial maintenance accounts, and provided design/build services.
- Directed Wright Landscaping client consultations and project planning.
- Supervised landscaping crews across residential and commercial job sites.
- Estimated materials, labor, and service needs for landscape projects.
Education
Associates Degree - Horticulture
Essex Agricultural & Technical Institute
Danvers, MASkills
- Landscape construction
- Landscape equipment operation
- Cost estimation
- Project management
- Schedule building
- Vendor management
- Team leadership
- Snow and ice management
- Positive customer relations
- Effective communication
Certification
- MA Pesticide Applicators license, 2015
- MA Hoisting license, 2015
- Basic CPR/First Aid course completion, 2016
Timeline
Landscape Gardener
Self
07.2018 - Current
Supervisor / Operations Manager
Gallivan Corporation
05.2012 - 08.2017
Foreman
Countryside Landscapes
04.2009 - 07.2010
Owner - Operator
Wright Landscaping
03.2000 - 12.2008
Associates Degree - Horticulture
Essex Agricultural & Technical Institute