Gary Collins

Experience

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  UPS

  Jan 1980 - Apr 1985

  Supervisor

  Managed operation procedures and productivity of 30 employees. Improved work environment and work methods to increase productivity and profits. Completed daily reports for attendance, productivity and route adjustments.

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  North American Landscape Design and Construction

  Jan 1984 - Jan 2001

  Owner / Landscape Designer

  Started North American Landscape with zero client base and $0 annual sales to maintain an approximate annual billing of $900,000.00. Secured 32 major accounts that accounted for 60% of annual sales. Developed strong relationships with 68 businesses in 2 states. Managed all financial and personnel aspects of the business for 40+ employees. Responsible for architectural review of all projects.

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  Landscape Investments Corporation

  Jan 2001 - Dec 2012

  Business Owner

  Owned and operated Landscape Investments with 12 employees. Managed project sales and schedules while maintaining architectural and workmanship quality throughout all aspects of the business. Generated approximately $580,000 in annual sales and developed new business by making 10-12 cold calls on perspective clients. Primary consultant for well-established key account clients, including major land development companies, general contractors and the golf course industry

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  Clemson University

  May 2012 - Aug 2015

  Landscape Architect Intern

  Performed the duties of a Landscape Architect Intern in the Planning and Design department at Clemson University. I participated in many projects, some as lead designer and project manager. One of the significant projects I was lead designer on was a 2 year project conducting a photo inventory and site analysis of 20,000 acres of Clemson University Lands.

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  SGA Architecture

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2018

  Landscape Architect, PLA

  Performed the role of a Landscape Architect on full range of projects including large residential, commercial and higher education projects. Participated in permitting process of residential and commercial projects. Worked on feasibility studies for various land development projects. Produced hand graphic and digital renderings for marketing projects. Produced extensive construction documents. Member of business development team.

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  SGA | NarmourWright Design

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Landscape Architect, PLA

  Performed the role of a Landscape Architect on full range of projects including large residential, commercial and higher education projects. Participated in permitting process of residential and commercial projects. Worked on feasibility studies for various land development projects. Produced hand graphic and digital renderings for marketing projects. Produced extensive construction documents. Member of business development team.

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  Evergreen Designs LLC

  Jun 2019 - now

  Landscape Architect, PLA / Principal

  Founder of Evergreen Designs a complete Landscape Architecture Design Firm. Operate our Southern Exposure Design Studio specializing in designing for energy efficiency through landscape architecture.