Raymond Gibson
South Dakota
Summary
Dynamic landscape professional with extensive experience at Madison Lawn & Landscape, excelling in project leadership and quality control. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and manage crews effectively, ensuring timely project completion. Bilingual in English and Spanish, skilled in communication and equipment operation, consistently delivering high-quality results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Landscape Forman
Madison Lawn & Landscape
Sioux Falls, SD
11.2024 - Current
- Read and follow landscape designs, blueprints, and project plans.
- Coordinates material deliveries to align with project timelines.
- Manages large crew/multiple crews
- Works with general contractors, landscape architects and client/customer
- Maintains efficiency and safety while operating machinery.
Landscaper
Eagle Lawn and Landscape
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Read and follow landscape designs, blueprints, and project plans.
- Prepare and grade soil, remove debris, and ensure proper site preparation.
- Install sod, seed, plants, shrubs, and trees according to specifications.
- Construct hardscape features such as patios, retaining walls, edging, and walkways.
Landscape Project Manager
Madison Lawn & Landscape
Sioux Falls
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Work closely with foremen and crew leaders to assign tasks and manage daily operations.
- Order, schedule, and track delivery of plants, materials, and equipment.
- Monitor project progress, adjust schedules as needed, and resolve on-site issues.
- Plan, schedule, and oversee landscape projects to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
- Review and interpret landscape designs, blueprints, and specifications.
Landscape Foreman
Madison Lawn & Landscape
Sioux Falls, SD
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Lead, supervise, and motivate a crew of landscapers during all phases of a project.
- Read and interpret landscape designs, blueprints, and specifications to ensure accuracy.
- Assign daily tasks, monitor crew performance, and maintain productivity.
- Operate and oversee the use of landscape equipment such as skid steers, compactors, and power tools.
- Ensure proper installation of sod, plants, shrubs, trees, irrigation systems, and hardscape features.
- Monitor quality control, ensuring all work meets company and client standards.
- Maintain job site safety, enforce safety protocols, and conduct pre-job safety checks.
- Keep accurate records of materials used, labor hours, and project progress.
- Communicate regularly with the project manager or client about project updates and challenges.
Landscape Foreman
Landscape Garden Center
Sioux Falls, SD
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Lead, supervise, and motivate a crew of landscapers during all phases of a project.
- Read and interpret landscape designs, blueprints, and specifications to ensure accuracy.
- Assign daily tasks, monitor crew performance, and maintain productivity.
- Operate and oversee the use of landscape equipment such as skid steers, compactors, and power tools.
- Ensure proper installation of sod, plants, shrubs, trees, irrigation systems, and hardscape features.
- Monitor quality control, ensuring all work meets company and client standards.
- Maintain job site safety, enforce safety protocols, and conduct pre-job safety checks.
- Keep accurate records of materials used, labor hours, and project progress.
- Communicate regularly with the project manager or client about project updates and challenges.
Landscaper
Landscape Garden Center
Sioux Falls, SD
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Read and follow landscape designs, blueprints, and project plans.
- Prepare and grade soil, remove debris, and ensure proper site preparation.
- Install sod, seed, plants, shrubs, and trees according to specifications.
- Construct hardscape features such as patios, retaining walls, edging, and walkways.
Education
Power Line Technician / Lineman Program -
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell, SDSkills
- Landscape Construction & Installation
- Project Leadership
- Blueprint & Plan Interpretation
- Project Coordination
- Material Procurement & Handling
- Equipment Operation
- Quality Control
- Safety Management
- Client Communication
- Crew Training & Mentoring
- English and Spanish Speaking
Certification
- Class A CDL
- OSHA 10
- Terex 220
- DOT Certified
Timeline
Commercial Landscape Forman
Madison Lawn & Landscape
11.2024 - Current
Landscaper
Eagle Lawn and Landscape
05.2024 - 10.2024
Landscape Project Manager
Madison Lawn & Landscape
07.2023 - 05.2024
Landscape Foreman
Madison Lawn & Landscape
10.2022 - 06.2023
Landscape Foreman
Landscape Garden Center
12.2020 - 09.2022
Landscaper
Landscape Garden Center
06.2020 - 11.2020
Power Line Technician / Lineman Program -
Mitchell Technical College