Patrick Petrone

Experience

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  Spring Lake Ocean Rescue

  May 2008 - Aug 2015

  Ocean Rescue Lifeguard

  Monitored the beach and provided safety knowledge to patrons. In the event of an emergency it was my job to act quickly, both on land or in water, to save victims and/or provide basic medical care. I am CPR/AED and "Open Water" certified.

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  Melillo + Bauer Associates

  Dec 2012 - Dec 2012

  Intern

  • Participated in site inventory and preliminary residential plans• I drew preliminary and developed plans for a residential project, using both hand drawing and the computer.

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  Petrone Landscape Design

  Jan 2013 - now

  Remote Landscape Designer

  I contract my design and rendering services with homeowners as well as different landscape architects, contractors, and landscaping companies around the country. I've always had a passion for plants, which led me to study landscape architecture and horticulture at Clemson University. I have been working as a landscape designer since, in both New Jersey and California. I have also worked remotely for clients and contractors all over the country, doing projects in places like Texas, Wisconsin, Florida, Iowa, and even British Columbia! Over the years I have developed a deep knowledge of the plant palette and design culture of a variety of climate zones and geographic locations, allowing me to offering well thought out, realistic, and experience backed ideas. I have done a variety of designs that included components such as pools, pathways, decks, patios, driveways, pergolas, lighting, gardens, outdoor kitchens, driveways, outdoor furniture selection, and more! Petrone Landscape Design caters to remote clients nationwide, as well as offering local design services here in San Diego. I offer fixed-price packages, similar to big box remote landscape design companies. The full packages I have developed include a 2-D landscape plan, installation pages (planting, lighting, hardscape, etc), 3-D renderings and a video walkthrough, as well as a design ID book. These deliverables help you clearly visualize the design intent, can be used to get installation bids from contractors, provide a guide for the construction, can be submitted to HOA's for approval, etc. Petrone Landscape Design keeps the process simple, provides unique and realistic landscape solutions, and has proven customer satisfaction. Show less

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  Barlows Flower Farm

  May 2015 - Jun 2015

  Summer Intern

  • Learned retail skills, species identification, plant care, planting procedure, etc• Allowed me to develop and give educated and well thought plant and gardening advice• Worked at the “potting bench” designing high-end flower planters• Continually learned and practed design and installation skills

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  Environmental Landscape Design

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2016

  Landscape Designer

  **Environmental Landscape Design is a high-end residential and commercial landscape contracting company. Services include design, installation and maintenance.**I was a landscape designer working under the supervision of the company's New Jersey licensed landscape architect. My main responsibility was communicating and working with clients to design landscapes. I then prepared proper computer generated design plans for said projects to be approved and built. Landscape plans typically included gardens, shade trees, shrub screenings, etc. Hardscape elements typically include pools, pool decks, driveways, patios, etc. Designs were based off of what the client asked for, their budget, as well as municipally imposed setbacks and impervious coverage limitations. Outside the office I am responsible for selling said final designs, meeting with zoning officials, as well as overseeing landscape and hardscape installation. Seasonal potting design became an enjoyable responsibility as well. Show less

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  Moon Valley Nurseries

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2022

  Sales Representative - Account Manager - Landscape Designer

  Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest box tree grower in the U.S. We grow, sell, and install our tree and shrub products. The company specializes in large tree and shrub installation. My duties as a Landscape Designer/Sales Rep include:• Working as a team with the other sales reps and our supply chain to improve overall customer experience.• Seeking out sales opportunities, reviewing customer objectives and needs, preparing accurate andcomplete landscape designs, and closing the sale with the customer.• Working with customers to prepare scope of services, estimate of costs, sales, and sales documents; overall making the process easy for them.• Facilitating steps of the sale, such as the showing our value proposition, going over landscape photos and layout with customers, doing on property design consults as needed, learning their long term and short-term goals, evaluating external design factors, submitting finance applications, etc...• Providing professional design sketches, 3D renders, or 2-D plans as needed. • Developing deeper relationships with customers to improve our ability to help them improve propertyvalues, fulfill landscaping and planting needs, and to receive a near perfect customer experience.• Reviewing completed project work to ensure customer satisfaction.• Dealing with all issues that arise from employee or customers (complaints, grievances, etc.).• Communicating effectively in-person & over the phone to discover the customer’s wants and needs.• Answering phone calls in a professional manner by selling myself, selling the company, and encouraging the sale.• Maintaining a working knowledge of MVN’s plant and tree materials, planting practices, current pricing, and sales tactics.• Being a shining example of good behavior, teamwork, and high performance.• Coordinating service calls, customer interactions, and if necessary third parties as needed.•Training new employees about landscape and sales knowledge. Show less