Kenneth Sarazin
Tampa
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise (over 30+ years) in landscape design and crew management. Skilled in optimizing project timelines and enhancing service delivery through strong attention to detail and effective team leadership. Committed to fostering lasting client relationships and maximizing project efficiency.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
LandEscape
Tampa
11.2011 - Current
- Supervised daily landscaping operations, ensuring project deadlines and quality standards met.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on equipment use and safety protocols.
- Coordinated scheduling of crews, optimizing labor resources for efficiency.
- Implemented best practices for landscape maintenance, enhancing overall service delivery.
- Developed project plans, integrating customer specifications with operational capabilities.
- Conducted site assessments, identifying potential challenges and proposing solutions.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials, ensuring availability for ongoing projects.
- Enhanced client relationships through effective communication and timely project updates.
- 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.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing crew members, delegating tasks, and coordinating resources.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Enhanced overall project performance with strong attention to detail, resulting in fewer errors and rework during installation and maintenance tasks.
- Developed new business opportunities by establishing strong working relationships with clients and industry professionals.
- Maximized staff productivity through expert scheduling of daily tasks based on priorities and crew capabilities.
- Ensured high-quality workmanship by training crew members in proper techniques for planting, pruning, irrigation systems, and equipment use.
- Promoted safety awareness among crew members through regular meetings, training sessions, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Boosted client satisfaction through timely completion of landscape installations, maintenance, and repairs.
- Improved customer retention rates with excellent communication skills and prompt response to inquiries or concerns.
- Mitigated potential risks related to weather, equipment malfunction, or safety hazards by proactively monitoring job sites and taking corrective action as needed.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
- Supervised landscaping teams, prioritizing tasks and giving feedback for quality control.
Landscape Foreman
Gold Leaf
Salem, NH
08.2010 - 09.2011
- Collaborated with designers to create visually appealing landscapes while adhering to client specifications and budget constraints.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts to attract skilled workers who aligned with the company''s values and goals for providing exceptional landscaping services.
- Maintained positive working relationships with local vendors to ensure timely delivery of quality products at competitive prices.
- Reduced costs with effective inventory management for supplies such as plants, mulch, tools, and equipment.
- Enhanced landscape aesthetics by designing and implementing various hardscape and softscape projects.
- Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
- Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources.
- Enforced safety protocols for projects to minimize equipment accidents and personnel injuries.
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
- Communicated with clients to provide price quotes, discuss design needs and schedule work.
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
Landscape Foreman/ Operations Manager
LandCare
Tampa, FL
07.2001 - 09.2010
- Supervised daily operations for landscape maintenance projects, ensuring quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Coordinated crew assignments and schedules, optimizing workforce efficiency and resource allocation.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on landscaping techniques and equipment operation for skill enhancement.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced project completion times while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
- Conducted site assessments to identify landscape needs, recommending solutions to enhance aesthetic appeal and functionality.
- Developed relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly to ensure satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
- Monitored equipment maintenance schedules, reducing downtime through proactive care and timely repairs.
- Optimized resource utilization by analyzing project requirements and allocating appropriate personnel, tools, materials for each job site.
- Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
- Educated clients on proper lawn and plant care, giving details on appropriate watering and fertilization.
- Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.
- Assessed soil and landscape conditions, selecting appropriate plants, trees and shrubs for projects.
- Analyzed workflow patterns to identify areas for improvement, driving process optimization efforts.
- Collaborated with senior management to align operational goals with organizational strategy and growth objectives.
- Oversaw compliance with industry regulations, maintaining safety standards and promoting a culture of accountability.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- 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.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing crew members, delegating tasks, and coordinating resources.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Landscape Foreman
All Pro
Tampa, FL
09.1995 - 06.2001
- Assisted clients with development of long-term landscape plans and strategies.
- Scheduled staff members for landscaping shifts, enabling adequate coverage for projects.
- Managed supply inventory and assigned replenishment to team members.
- Trained personnel on irrigation, pest control and planting techniques to promote landscaping skills.
- Supervised daily landscaping operations, ensuring project deadlines and quality standards met.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on equipment use and safety protocols.
- Coordinated scheduling of crews, optimizing labor resources for efficiency.
- Implemented best practices for landscape maintenance, enhancing overall service delivery.
- Conducted site assessments, identifying potential challenges and proposing solutions.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Enhanced overall project performance with strong attention to detail, resulting in fewer errors and rework during installation and maintenance tasks.
- Maximized staff productivity through expert scheduling of daily tasks based on priorities and crew capabilities.
- Ensured high-quality workmanship by training crew members in proper techniques for planting, pruning, irrigation systems, and equipment use.
- Promoted safety awareness among crew members through regular meetings, training sessions, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Boosted client satisfaction through timely completion of landscape installations, maintenance, and repairs.
- Improved customer retention rates with excellent communication skills and prompt response to inquiries or concerns.
- Mitigated potential risks related to weather, equipment malfunction, or safety hazards by proactively monitoring job sites and taking corrective action as needed.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
- Supervised landscaping teams, prioritizing tasks and giving feedback for quality control.
- Collaborated with designers to create visually appealing landscapes while adhering to client specifications and budget constraints.
- Maintained positive working relationships with local vendors to ensure timely delivery of quality products at competitive prices.
- Reduced costs with effective inventory management for supplies such as plants, mulch, tools, and equipment.
- Enforced safety protocols for projects to minimize equipment accidents and personnel injuries.
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
- Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
- Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources.
- Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
- Optimized resource utilization by analyzing project requirements and allocating appropriate personnel, tools, materials for each job site.
- Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.
- Assessed soil and landscape conditions, selecting appropriate plants, trees and shrubs for projects.
- 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.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing crew members, delegating tasks, and coordinating resources.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Skills
- Landscape design
- Erosion control
- Plant identification
- Retaining walls
- Paver installation
- Planting techniques
- Pruning techniques
- Fertilizer application
- Outdoor lighting
- Site analysis
- Drainage solutions
- Crew supervision
- Native plants
- Weed control
- Plant disease diagnosis
- Pesticide application
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Using hand tools
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Landscape equipment operation
- Team collaboration
- Machine safety practices
- Complex Problem-solving
- Sod laying
- Jobsite safety
- Landscape maintenance
- Residential landscaping
- Garden maintenance
- Pruning and hedging
- Flexible and adaptable
- Seasonal planting
- Tree and shrub planting
- Chemical application
- Trimming and weeding
- Project management
- Weeding and edging
- [Language] fluency
- Commercial landscaping
- Maintaining equipment
- Responsible and punctual
- Physically fit
- Watering lawns and trees
- Staff management
- Project scheduling
- Pruning skills
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Lawn care
- Verbal and written communication
- Grounds maintenance
- Weather tolerance
- Weeding gardens
- Planting flowers and bushes
- Soil fertilization
- Lawn aeration
- Plant Knowledge
- Hedge walls
- Gardening products
- Mulching gardens
- Sprinkler system maintenance
- Deadline driven
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Pest identification
- Plant health assessment
Timeline
Landscape Foreman
LandEscape
11.2011 - Current
Landscape Foreman
Gold Leaf
08.2010 - 09.2011
Landscape Foreman/ Operations Manager
LandCare
07.2001 - 09.2010
Landscape Foreman
All Pro
09.1995 - 06.2001