Hi, I’m
Taiwo Ajibade
Landscape Designer
Pittsburgh,United States
Summary
A creative and energetic Landscape Designer / Environmental Planner with a year of freelance experience in landscape design. I work to transpose customers' dreams into reality by providing efficient and environment-friendly design. I am open to research opportunities where the knowledge of stem-oriented instructions and skillsets can be applied to support growth through sustainable ideas, and solutions to meet client needs. The goal is to change the world through the eye of Urban Design and build a sustainable environment. I am passionate about the integration of healing gardens in the treatment of PTSD with a focus on Veterans who have lots of struggles that often leads to PTSD and that tends to deprive them of the beauty that life brings after giving so much to society.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
The Redeemed Christian ChurchMorgantown, WV
Head Landscaper
07.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
- Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting and other related topics.
- Designed and drafted planting plans for formal gardens and perennial flowerbeds.
- Created striking landscape designs, applying years of diverse industry knowledge.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Worked to develop designer landscaping plans for various budgets.
- Assisted with monthly project planning and crew scheduling.
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
- Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost and amendments.
West Virginia University
Graduate Assistant
07.2018 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Gathered research data related to different student housing projects
- Analyzed findings using both qualitative and quantitative methods in order to provide insight from the data
- Prepared reports and paperwork related to each finding and project activity
- Maintain and verify project databases throughout the research process
- Directed undergraduate research assistants
- Prepare and report of any form of violations to the appropriate authorities, this helped in ensuring a safe place for residents and school properties
- Address inappropriate behavior in common areas when necessary, this reduced the rate of both physical and sexual harassment.
Tygart Clean-up ( Carr China)Grafton, WV
Landscape and Sustainable Designer
01.2020 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Maintained documentation and dashboards to understand resource capacity and project status.
- Supported multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balanced customer requirements for performance and cost.
- Provided operations support for specific design portfolios.
- Completed special projects such as recreational designs and site rehabilitations.
- Rendered designs with manual and computer-aided methods.
Research StudentMorgantown, WV
Freelancer Landscape Designer
05.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Sourced high-quality trees, bushes, grass seed or sod, fertilizer and other supplies to complete new installations.
- Design healing garden projects, developing 3D models and rendering.
- Completed special projects such as recreational designs and site rehabilitations.
- Site Research, programming, analysis, design, and planning.
- Concept development, preparing landscape and construction drawing.
TELE TECH
Customer Service Representative
05.2017 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems
- Cultivated impactful relationships with customers and documented conversations with customers
- Fielded customer complaints and queries, fast-tracking them for problem resolution
- Reviewed account and de-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
Mack Iv ConsultLagos, Lagos
Human Resources Administrator
06.2013 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits and other details.
- Organized company-wide events designed to boost employee morale.
- Oversaw exit interviews and off-boarding process for resigned and terminated employees.
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
Mack Iv ConsultLagos, Lagos
Administrative Coordinator/Customer Service Manager
07.2012 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Assigned tasks and directed team of office clerks.
- Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns.
- Communicated corporate objectives across divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
- Maintained CRM database with customer updates and report generation.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Segun Asaju & Co Estate Surveyor And ValuersLagos, Lagos
Internship Student
05.2006 - 08.2006
Job overview
- Advised clients on possible properties for investment, trade opportunities and market values.
- Hired and managed groundskeepers and custodial staff ensuring professional and welcoming atmosphere.
- Developed building project budgets and collaborated with building design teams and contractors.
- Participated with local construction companies and housing communities such as homeowners associations to promote new development.
- Managed leases and housing contracts for tenants renting, buying or sharing properties.
- Assisted in land acquisition for development of apartments and condos as both new developments and additions to existing communities.
- Sustained relationships with local brokers to provide broad network of professional services for clients.
Intercontinental PropertiesLagos, Lagos
Internship Student
01.2004 - 12.2004
Job overview
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Completed range of simultaneous job tasks to support professor's academic, research and operational needs.
- Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
- Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
- Achieved management recognition by designing and implementing special project during internship.
Education
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV
Master of Science from Energy Environments
12.2020
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV
M.LA from Landscape Architecture
12.2020
Obafemi Awolowo UniversityOsun State
Bachelor of Science from Estate Management (Environmental Design & Management
12.2010
Skills
- TOOLS AND SKILLS
- AutoCAD
- Adobe creative suite
- Ms Office
- Sketch-Up and Trimble Access
- Lumion
- Sharepoint
- Plant Selection and Care Advising
- Customer Service
- Project Deadlines
- Decorative Stone Installation
Accomplishments
School Project And Research Work:
(August 2017 - December 2019}
Paper: Rural Development and the need for Sustainable Sewage Treatment Practices in Nigeria
Publication: Integrating natural healing process for post-traumatic stress disorder treatment in veterans through the design of a therapeutic garden
Proposed Redevelopment Plan and Sustainable Urban Design for:
West Virginia Arboretum, Garfield Neighborhood, Upshur Youth camp, Weirton downtown, and Urban design for East Liberty in Pittsburgh.
Timeline
Head Landscaper
The Redeemed Christian Church
07.2021 - 04.2022
Landscape and Sustainable Designer
Tygart Clean-up ( Carr China)
01.2020 - 05.2020
Freelancer Landscape Designer
Research Student
05.2019 - 12.2019
Graduate Assistant
West Virginia University
07.2018 - 12.2020
Customer Service Representative
TELE TECH
05.2017 - 08.2017
Human Resources Administrator
Mack Iv Consult
06.2013 - 11.2015
Administrative Coordinator/Customer Service Manager
Mack Iv Consult
07.2012 - 05.2013
Internship Student
Segun Asaju & Co Estate Surveyor And Valuers
05.2006 - 08.2006
Internship Student
Intercontinental Properties
01.2004 - 12.2004
West Virginia University
Master of Science from Energy Environments
West Virginia University
M.LA from Landscape Architecture
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor of Science from Estate Management (Environmental Design & Management
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