Chris Pluemer

Experience

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  Gasper Landscape Design & Construction

  Mar 2008 - Nov 2011

  Design Sales

  • SALES AND DESIGN January 2011 – November 2011- Full design/build project management of every type of landscape construction- Handled every step of each project from initial lead to issues and warranties- Wrote clear, professional, and detailed proposals from the Landscape Architect’s or my own design- Created and submitted construction drawings and building permits as needed for each individual township- Managed accounts and projects from $1,000 to $150,000 - Design of hardscapes, planting, low voltage lighting, and irrigation- Planned smaller scale project independently to design and effectively label landscapes in Dynascape- Sold $924,100 of billable construction and maintenance for the fiscal year of 2011• DESIGN ASSISTANT January 2010 – December 2010- Operated a Leico Total Station GPS system and assembled base maps with acquired data- Used AutoCAD to create basemaps from total station data and transfer completed site plans to Dynascape Design- Imported completed Dynascape designs to SketchUp and built 3D site models- Built estimates for salespeople based off completed designs Show less

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  Maxalea, Inc

  Nov 2011 - Jul 2013

  Landscape Sales Designer

  • RESIDENTIAL- Created functional and elegant designs for homeowners working hand and hand with the clients to come up with a solution that they could approve.- Salesperson and client account manager for residential construction, installation, and maintenance.- Designed accurate and visually impressive virtual 3D models with quick turnaround and efficiency- Wrote professional and detailed contracts for clients to understand and accept - Sold $530,000 of billable construction and maintenance for the fiscal year of 2012 • COMMERCIAL- Evaluated the needs of commercial properties and the property managers to devise a full maintenance program- Developed detailed designs of hardscapes, planting, and lighting for smaller commercial properties- Performed take-offs and labor estimates to comply with commercial landscape master specifications, bid formats, performance and completion bonds- Controlled documentation for commercial project including RFIs, change orders, and billing - Managed projects from $250-$72,000 Show less

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  Pinehurst Landscape Company

  Sept 2013 - Feb 2019

  Landscape Designer

  • DESIGN AND INSTALLATION- Develop functional, creative, and constructible landscapes for homeowners and commercial clients that highlighted the strengths of the company and ranged between $2,000 - $170,000.00- Identify a clear program and scope of work that coincides with the wants and needs of a myriad of clients- Detailed construction knowledge of every facet of hardscape design from dry-laid to wet-laid flat and vertical work- Design outdoor kitchens and bars, fire elements, pergolas, and gazebos to enhance outdoor living spaces of high end residential clients- Integrate elegant and illuminative lighting designs to highlight elements of desired landscaping- Personally installed over $150,000.00 of Cast brand lighting systems• SALES- Increase annual sales totals every year for the first four years by a minimum of 22% with a median net profit margin of 22.5% (2014-$317,544 2015 - $441,756 2016-$530,122 2017-$651,881)- Establish a network of repeat clients and client referrals that averages 78 new client leads per year- Write professional legal construction contracts in order to educate the clients and minimize company risk• PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ESTIMATION- Assemble construction documentation for project foreman to execute designs- Work with English and Spanish speaking crew members to clearly communicate daily goals and expectations- Calculate take offs and build estimates based on each section of work of the design- Handled logistics for hardline goods for each project- Locate and source specialized nursery material for residential and commercial projects- Hire subcontractors for various elements such as electrical, plumbing, gas, carpentry and specialized masonry• ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT- Act as the main point of contact and correspond with clients daily during the design and construction process- Deliver dates, budgets, and deadlines regarding detailed construction schedule- Collect payments according to detailed schedules Show less

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  SBC Outdoor Services

  Feb 2019 - now

  Landscape Designer
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  Intreegue Design Inc.

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2022

  Landscape Designer