Patrick Wheeler
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Results-driven Landscape Foreman with over 25 years of experience in supervising landscape projects and training team members. Known for strong problem-solving skills and effective customer relationship management, ensuring tailored solutions that meet client needs and promote sustainable practices.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
Gagnier Landscape
Sierra Madre, CA
06.1999 - Current
- Supervised daily landscape maintenance and installation projects for residential and commercial clients.
- Coordinated team activities, ensuring timely project completion and adherence to quality standards across all landscaping projects.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols, equipment usage, and landscaping techniques.
- Oversaw inventory of plants, materials, and tools, ensuring operational efficiency and readiness for projects.
- Communicated with clients to assess landscaping needs and deliver customized solutions that enhance client satisfaction.
- Implemented best practices for sustainable landscaping methods in various projects.
- Conducted regular inspections of job sites to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
- Managed planting, mulching, and edging of all landscape areas.
- Collaborated with landscape designers to execute detailed plans accurately and efficiently.
- Inspected malfunctioning equipment and troubleshot issues, returning tools to operation.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service relations.
- Delegated tasks to landscaping crews and supervised completion.
- Maintained accurate records on labor hours, material costs, and job progress.
- Supervised crews during all phases of construction activities related to landscaping projects.
- Conducted training sessions with crew members on safe operation of machinery and tools used in landscaping operations.
- Ensured proper maintenance of equipment and tools used by crews.
- Developed accurate cost estimates for new and additional services, supporting informed decision-making and budget management for clients.
- Reviewed blueprints and job specifications to determine manpower and equipment needed.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding proper techniques when performing various landscaping tasks.
- Ordered necessary landscaping supplies to support project execution. for various landscaping tasks.
- Identified potential problems that could arise from existing landscape features and proposed solutions accordingly.
- Monitored daily work schedules to ensure timely completion of jobs within budget parameters.
- Evaluated performance of crew members regularly and provided feedback as needed.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful completion of interrelated tasks necessary for completing projects.
- Scheduled crews to ensure timely project completion.
- Planned layout design for each project taking into account factors such as drainage, elevation changes, lighting requirements.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed projects, ensuring compliance with contractual specifications and quality standards.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Created plans for new landscape designs based on customer needs.
- Analyzed soil conditions before beginning any landscape project to determine best course of action.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks, and large-, and small-scale water features to enhance grounds.
- Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees.
- Installed outdoor lighting systems to enhance the nighttime appearance of landscapes.
- Assisted in budgeting and quoting landscaping projects, including labor, materials, and timelines.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Taught landscaping crew members proper techniques for new plantings and ongoing maintenance.
- Supervised day laborers in completing large landscaping projects.
- Communicated with current and prospective customers regarding services and pricing.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Sourced high-quality materials from local vendors for landscaping projects. from various places to cut costs and expedite completion.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Sourced landscape and plant materials from local vendors to minimize delays or downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Francis High School
La Cañada Flintridge, CA06.1991
Some College (No Degree) - Agriculture
Washington State University
Pullman, WASkills
- Landscape design
- Project design
- Commercial landscaping
- Sustainable landscaping
- Soil analysis
- Soil cultivation
- Excavation
- Excavation expertise
- Soil compaction methods
- Tree care techniques
- Sprinkler system maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Cost estimation
- Project coordination
- Safety protocols
- Trenching safety
- Heavy machinery operation
- Environmental practices
- Sustainable practices
- Communication skills
Timeline
Landscape Foreman
Gagnier Landscape
06.1999 - Current
High School Diploma -
St. Francis High School
Some College (No Degree) - Agriculture
Washington State University