Phillip Torres
Socorro
Summary
Dynamic landscape operations leader with 24 years of experience managing large-scale projects. Expertise in team management, irrigation systems, and plant health drives successful outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President/Operator
Tmt Turf Company, Inc
Portsmouth, VA
01.2001 - 09.2025
- Senior Landscape Operations Manager and former Business Owner with 24 years of experience in full- cycle landscape design, installation and crew leadership. Proven track record of managing large - scale residential and commercial projects, including the supervision of up to 16 employees. Expert in plant management, smart irrigation systems, and turf management. Virginia Commercial Pesticide License holder in categories (3A and 3B) dedicated to high-standard grounds maintenance and operational efficiency.
- Leadership: Management of 16 employees (5 full time); Crew training, Safety (OSHA) and Productivity.
- Operational Oversight: Project Estimation, Billing,Material Procurement, and Vendor Relations.
- Technical Expertise: Irrigation Repair-Install, Hardscaping (Pavers/ Retaining Walls), Tree and Shrub Care and Turf management.
- Plant Care: Tree and Shrub maintenance, Turf Care, Mulch installation, Plant(s), Trees and Shrubs and Soil Amendment.
- Chemical Application: Licensed Professional Application (Ornamental & Turf).
Education
No Degree - Landscape
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VASkills
Team Management: Recruited, trained, and led crews of up to 16 members, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and quality control
Financial Operations: Generated all project estimates, managed complex billing cycles, and oversaw the annual budget for materials and equipment procurement
Technical Design: Designed and executed high-end landscape installations, including hardscaping, specialized turf care and nursery grade planting
Irrigation: Installed and maintained commercial-grade irrigation systems, focusing on water-use efficiency and system longevity
Plant Health: Managed comprehensive tree and shrub care programs, utilizing chemical applications as a Licensed 3A/3B Applicator as well as IPM practice
Certification
Virginia Tech Short Course (Turf and Tree and Shrub).
Virginia C0-Op Turf Care.
Timeline
President/Operator
Tmt Turf Company, Inc
01.2001 - 09.2025
No Degree - Landscape
Tidewater Community College