Kevin Cummings
Egg Harbor ,NJ
Summary
Driven Landscape Designer with a proven track record at Bayview Garden Nurseries, enhancing outdoor spaces through expert design and client collaboration. Running a crew in the forman position in landscape maintenance and installation from 2002-2016 and landscape design an sales from 2016-present. Skilled in site analysis, irrigation design, and client communication, achieving optimal functionality and aesthetics in projects. Demonstrates strong teamwork and a results-focused approach, ensuring project success and client satisfaction. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscape Designer
Bayview Garden Nurseries
01.1999 - Current
- Evaluated existing landscapes and provided recommendations for improvements based on client needs and environmental considerations.
- Balanced aesthetics with functionality by considering factors such as drainage systems, erosion control measures, maintenance requirements, safety concerns in all designs.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout the entire design process to ensure satisfaction with the final product.
- Conducted site analyses and assessments to determine optimal design solutions for various projects.
- Assisted in preparing cost estimates for proposals that accurately reflected the scope of work required.
- Created 3D visualizations using design software to help clients envision their future landscapes.
- Developed comprehensive plans, including plant selection, hardscaping elements, and irrigation systems, ensuring project success.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Identified existing plant material and edited landscape intuitively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mainland Regional High School
Linwood, NJ06.2002
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Client Communication
- Grading and drainage
- Site analysis
- Equipment Operation
- Budgeting and Estimating
- Irrigation Design
- Design Research
- Plant Knowledge
- Lighting Design
- Garden Design
- Drought-Tolerant Landscaping
- Planting Design
- Landscape Design Expertise
- Landscape maintenance
- Landscape equipment operation
- Sod Laying
- Tree and Shrub Planting
- Landscape design
- Soil preparation
- Hardscape Installation
- Chemical Application
- Project estimation and bidding
- Transplanting and potting plants
- Pruning skills
- Landscaping plans
- Diverse plant knowledge
- Physically Fit
- Weather Tolerance
- Jobsite Safety
- Responsible and Punctual
Certification
Landscape Pesticide License #56281B
Categories 3A Turf , 3B Ornamental's
Fishing
Enjoy going with my 2 boys on the lake for largemouth or fly fishing in a river.
Timeline
Landscape Designer
Bayview Garden Nurseries
01.1999 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mainland Regional High School
Landscape Pesticide License #56281B
Categories 3A Turf , 3B Ornamental's
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