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Mark Steinmetz

Saint Paul,MN

Summary

Talented Landscape Designer with excellent customer relations and planning abilities. Proficient in manual and computer-aided drafting, contract negotiation, and administrative leadership. Dedicated to delivering high-quality work for clients through creative problem-solving. Strengths include choosing environment-specific plants and hardscape materials to promote sustainability. Pursuing a new professional challenge due to relocation.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscape Designer

Moyer's Inc.
05.2016 - Current
  • Completed site analysis including detailed measurements and topographical elevations.
  • Estimated and prepared detailed proposals and presented to customers.
  • Rendered designs with manual and computer-aided methods.
  • Created and ordered detailed material list for project completion.
  • Prepared job site plans for crew execution, and advised and mentored crews through project installation.
  • Completed final walk through with customers to ensure satisfaction.

Landscape Foreman

Moyer's Inc.
05.2015 - 05.2016
  • Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
  • Led installation of landscape design project, leading crew members on tasks and priorities.
  • Mentored and coached crew members to develop landscaping skills.
  • Oversaw customer relationships and satisfaction with project.

Owner

Hodag Landscaping
03.2005 - 05.2015
  • Coordinated the day to day operations of an entire landscape business including customer relations and meetings, bidding for jobs, project design completion and standard creation of outdoor landscapes.
  • Specialized in retaining wall and creative hardscape development.
  • Supervised, trained and motivated employees on a daily basis.
  • Managed sales and purchasing of necessary merchandise.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Head Middle School Wrestling Coach

James Williams Middle School
11.2012 - 02.2014
  • Lead the middle school team in development of wrestling skills and techniques in order to improve participation and motivation.
  • Recruited and conditioned team to work together, developed an atmosphere of learning and support.
  • Developed and planned for daily drills and practice itinerary.
  • Recruited and worked with assistant coaches.
  • Individually coached struggling players to help boost confidence and meet personal goals.

Assistant High School Wrestling Coach

Rhinelander High School
11.2003 - 02.2012
    • Worked with head coach to develop wrestling skills of high school students.
    • Supported and motivated match participation and skill development.
    • Conditioned youth to maintain good work ethic, sportsmanship and goal development throughout the season.
    • Assisted head coach by overseeing practice warmups, conditioning and daily exercises while modeling technique.

Landscape Foreman

Steinmetz Landscaping
06.1994 - 03.2005
  • Supervised three to five individuals on project creation and time management.
  • Ensured employee safety and training, as well as on-going supervision, motivation and discipline when necessary.
  • Maintained a high quality project with attention to detail.
  • Planned for project completion and schedule commitments to meet deadlines.
  • Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.

Landscape Technician

Steinmetz Landscaping
06.1992 - 06.1994
  • Assisted with hardscape and plantings completion based on provided design.
  • Utilized landscape techniques and equipment to build the necessary project.
  • Followed layout scale to develop project completion.

Education

Associates Degree -

Nicolet Area Technical College
Rhinelander, WI
05.2015

High School Diploma -

Rhinelander High School
Rhinelander, W
06.1993

Skills

  • Hardscape design
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Design proficiency
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Client communication
  • Landscaping layouts
  • Model building
  • Horticultural design
  • LightUp proficiency
  • SketchUp proficiency
  • LMN proficiency

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 15 -20 crew members.
  • Received numerous industry related awards and accolades from trade associations.
  • Completed projects showcased in sales company catalogs for promotion of their products.

Timeline

Landscape Designer

Moyer's Inc.
05.2016 - Current

Landscape Foreman

Moyer's Inc.
05.2015 - 05.2016

Head Middle School Wrestling Coach

James Williams Middle School
11.2012 - 02.2014

Owner

Hodag Landscaping
03.2005 - 05.2015

Assistant High School Wrestling Coach

Rhinelander High School
11.2003 - 02.2012

Landscape Foreman

Steinmetz Landscaping
06.1994 - 03.2005

Landscape Technician

Steinmetz Landscaping
06.1992 - 06.1994

Associates Degree -

Nicolet Area Technical College

High School Diploma -

Rhinelander High School
Mark Steinmetz