Nate Wolke
Mount Juliet,TN
Summary
I have 30 years of experience in the landscape industry. This has resulted in a strong confidence in knowledge of all aspects of horticulture. I enjoy interacting with my co workers and clients. My biggest motivator and enjoyment in this industry is seeing the transformation from start to finish of a project. It is something that I enjoy very much to this day.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
BrightView Landscapes
05.2012 - Current
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Managed 12 team members, 3 crews and 4-6 sub contractors
Project Manager
Outdoor Craftsmen
05.2006 - 05.2013
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Other responsibilities included schedules, change orders, purchasing, billing, sales and marketing, and building client relationships
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Landscape Horticulture
Owens Community College
Toledo, OH05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture Science
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH1995
Skills
- Staff Training
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Project Management
- Staff Retention
- Safety Protocols
- Team Bonding
Timeline
Project Manager
BrightView Landscapes
05.2012 - Current
Project Manager
Outdoor Craftsmen
05.2006 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Landscape Horticulture
Owens Community College
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture Science
The Ohio State University