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Thomas Eichlin

Thomas Eichlin

Denver,CO

Summary

Experienced with leading division operations and ensuring efficiency with accurate project designs and estimations. Utilizes leadership and strategic planning to enhance team performance and achieve goals. Track record of customer-centric services, effective resource management and fostering collaborative work environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscape Lighting Division Manager

Designs By Sundown
04.2024 - 07.2025
  • Utilized HindSite software to schedule and supervise landscape lighting crews daily to ensure timely and efficient project execution.
  • Coordinated project timelines by forecasting labor, materials, and equipment weeks in advance
  • Utilized B2W software to align estimates with company metrics for labor hours, materials, markup, and profit margin and submit $5,000 to $80,000 proposals.
  • Maintained a high volume of outbound proposals, regularly submitting 3+ tailored bids daily, followed by direct client communication to present, review, and revise estimates.
  • Led and contributed to cross-departmental meetings with project managers, designers, and department heads to deliver team updates and facilitate collaboration.
  • Managed procurement and vendor relationships for high-value lighting materials, overseeing company inventory valued at $50,000-$120,000 and coordinating timely delivery and storage for ongoing and upcoming projects.
  • Implemented cost-reduction strategies, optimizing resource allocation across multiple projects.
  • Directed cross-functional teams to enhance product design and production efficiency.

Lead Designer and Estimator

Steve Koon Landscape & Design
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Presented designs and proposals to high-end residential landscaping clients.
  • Delegated and supervised employees on simultaneous projects.
  • Curated and managed multiple $40,000 - $250,000 projects simultaneously.
  • Led design projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client vision and project goals.
  • Conducted site assessments to evaluate environmental conditions, informing design decisions and sustainability practices.

Customer Development Representative

Power Home Remodeling
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Sold $215,000 in new revenue for exterior home renovation.
  • Generated door to door leads daily for new and recurring sales.
  • Facilitated weekly reviews on trends and quarterly projections.
  • Achieved sales goals through KPI's.

Project Coordinator and Estimator

Chick Landscaping
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Collaborated with landscape architects to organize landscaping, lighting and irrigation projects.
  • Coordinated project schedules and resources to ensure timely completion of landscaping projects.
  • Assisted in managing client communications, addressing inquiries, and providing project updates.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Landscape Contracting, Design/Build Option

The Pennsylvania State University
01.2021

Skills

  • Expertise in landscape design, B2W Software, HindSite Scheduling Software and AutoCAD
  • Proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Office and landscape design software
  • Staff training and development
  • Cross-functional team coordination
  • Management of residential landscape development and maintenance
  • Generating material estimates from construction documents
  • Familiarity with landscape and hardscape materials
  • Preparing cost estimates and proposals
  • Business communication skills
  • Operations management

Timeline

Landscape Lighting Division Manager

Designs By Sundown
04.2024 - 07.2025

Lead Designer and Estimator

Steve Koon Landscape & Design
06.2023 - 02.2024

Customer Development Representative

Power Home Remodeling
01.2023 - 05.2023

Project Coordinator and Estimator

Chick Landscaping
12.2021 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Landscape Contracting, Design/Build Option

The Pennsylvania State University