Ramon Montoya
Round Lake,IL
Summary
Seasoned Landscape Foreman with a proven track record at Mariani Landscape, specializing in landscape design and crew supervision. Expert in native plants and drainage solutions, I've led teams to enhance property aesthetics and functionality, significantly improving plant health and customer satisfaction. Skilled in plant identification and retaining walls, my leadership ensures project excellence and operational efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
Mariani Landscape
Kenosha, WI
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Taught landscaping crew members proper techniques for new plantings and ongoing maintenance.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding proper techniques when performing various landscaping tasks.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Supervised day laborers in completing large landscaping projects.
- Identified potential problems that could arise from existing landscape features and proposed solutions accordingly.
Landscape Maintenance Foreman
ScottByron & co
Lake Bluff, IL
02.1996 - 12.2023
- Directed crew members completing landscaping tasks.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Delegated and assisted with tasks related to landscaping, lawn cultivation and tree pruning.
- Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
- Trained new employees on proper use of tools, techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries or complaints regarding landscape maintenance services.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Maintained accurate records related to operational expenses, employee hours worked and customer billing information.
- Delegated daily landscaping tasks for installations, repairs and regular maintenance.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Completed daily timesheets for team and submitted to managers.
- Established schedules for fertilizing, pruning, mowing, weeding and other related tasks.
- Adhered to safety regulations while performing all duties associated with landscape maintenance operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Evanston Township High School
Illiopolis, IL05-1995
Skills
- Landscape design
- Native plants
- Drainage solutions
- Crew supervision
- Plant identification
- Retaining walls
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Landscape Foreman
Mariani Landscape
04.2024 - 11.2024
Landscape Maintenance Foreman
ScottByron & co
02.1996 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Evanston Township High School
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