Brandon Berthold

Experience

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  Living Landscapes

  May 2002 - Dec 2012

  Owner / Landscape Designer / Design Consultant

  As Owner I oversaw all aspects of the business including planning, design (landscape, lighting & irrigation), business development, marketing, client relationships and property maintenance, billing and collections, preparation of contract documents and presentation graphics. Additionally, prepared bids, estimates for various landscape maintenance sites, enhancement/improvement work and create and install custom landscape deigns. As a Design Consultant for Classic Nursery & Landscape Co., I provided sales/marketing, project design and construction budgeting/estimation, account management and landscape design and installation services. Responsible for making initial contact with clients and building a rapport. Worked in coordination with homeowners and design team in the pre-bidding of landscape jobs. Negotiated contract terms, present and followed up on all proposals and handled other project inquiries. Responsible for meeting and exceeding sales targets for the quarter and year. Show less

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  Northwest Landscape Inc

  May 2006 - Jul 2006

  Summer Intern / Landscape Crew Lead

  Supervise 2-3 man landscape crews where we were tasked to maintain and create small to medium scale landscape projects. Constructed custom landscape designs for residential and commercial clients. Provided on-site landscape construction coordination and observation. Made sure all jobs are completed in a timely manner and on budget. Effective ability to organize assigned tasks for completion alone or part of a team. Highly skilled in the proper use and maintenance of landscaping machines.

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  Osborn Pacific Group Inc

  Sept 2006 - Dec 2012

  Landscape Designer / CAD Manager

  As Landscape Designer and point of contact for landscape projects, I worked closely with clients to ensure compliance with programmatic requirements, achieve quality standards and provide overall satisfaction. This required communicating with clients along with architectural and engineering firms to efficiently produce production documents.Organized and participated in complex environmental planning and permitting projects requiring special studies and adherence to applicable regulations and guidelinesReviews or assists in the review of moderately difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans, and regulationsConduct field surveys, wetland and plant identification, and site and inventory mappingPrepare and present detailed reports on development proposals to government bodies Provide on-site construction coordination and observation for planting and irrigation layout and installation Assists in the evaluation of ordinance amendments, site plans, special use permits, variances and other proposals for projects when called forAct as liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials in developing neighborhood plansAssists in resolving citizen and customer issuesConducts field evaluations and assessmentsAs the CAD Manager / Drafter, I create landscape site plans in computer aided drafting programs including the layout of home lots, roadways, open spaces, parks, wetlands, mitigation, and remediation sites and structures.Design commercial, residential and restorative landscapesCreate landscape plans as a part of submittal sets and stand-alone landscape drawingsDesign grading and stormwater management plansCoordinates community review of public and private development projects Show less

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  Northwest Landscape Services - A Monarch Landscape Company

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2017

  Direct the supervision and development of landscape construction operations within my operating enhancement region.Direct the supervision of fertilizer and chemical applications and horticultural services within my region. Draft and present estimates and proposals for horticultural services and enhancement projects for both active landscape maintenance accounts and supplemental accounts. Develop, manage and execute budget for multiple enhancement departments. Directly manage (4-5) 3-man enhancement crews, 3 field foremen and an estimator designer in the management and enhancements of landscape sites while staying within my labor budget for my region. Effective scheduling of time through assigning priorities to daily/weekly/monthly work activities based on sold enhancement work. Responsible for the selection and development of my team members. Oversee the training and development programs. Train qualified drivers on safe driving procedures with truck and trailer. Be the first point of contact for all landscape clients within my operating unit. Currently directly manage enhancement sales, amounting over $2.9 million of annual revenue. Host monthly safety meeting consisting of over 16 staff and peers to ensure proper use of PPE and workplace procedures Led and facilitate the resolution of both customer and crew problems/concerns. Proactively assist in resolving issues with customer service when needed. Adapt to change in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Show less Accurate preparation and prioritization of estimates, bids, arbor assessments, landscape designs & renderings based on field collected data, standard computer software and client meetings. Process timely billing and job costing data that correlates with standard estimating procedures. Experience with small to large client sites including; small commercial business parks and smaller Home Owner Associations to large scale site like Microsoft, Premera Blue Cross and Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery campuses. Maintain successful partnerships with Maintenance Account Supervisors, their clients, general contractors and municipal governing bodies to design and price site improvements within work scope, budget and timelines. Responsible to the securing of required permitting based on projects – Street Use Closure, Tree Removal & Clearing and Grading. Show less

  • Construction & Enhancement Manager

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2017

  • Landscape Designer / Estimator

    Jan 2012 - Aug 2014
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  Western Outdoor Services

  Feb 2016 - Sept 2018

  Director of Design And Construction

  Primary Responsibilities:Managed the Landscape Install team to ensure quality of work, as well as meeting all applicable deadlines and budgets to support business needs.Lead the Sales & Design team in development of construction standards for accurate estimating.Networked, generated leads & prospects, built relationships and created business opportunities for future sales on landscape design & construction projectsFacilitated proposals, lead sales meeting and presentations between clients, building owners and other GC's.Supported Foremen and Project Specialists with alignment on project milestones, profit margins and commitment to quality.Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure efficient and safe operation.Proactively identified risks and resolve issues before they become problems.Managed equipment and fleet to maintain optimal function, utilization, and project profitability.Responsible for customer satisfaction and account growth.Efficiently utilized company technology platforms for designing projects, submitting contracts and establishing general landscape requirements with clients. Show less

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  Teufel Landscape

  Oct 2018 - now

  Responsible for managing a continuous book of business for Commercial LandscapeConstruction Division working off-grade on verticals landscapes, high rise buildings, large corporate business parks, and complexes. Directly responsible for the success of each project I am a part of, from the first client meeting to the collaboration with award-winning Landscape Architects to then overseeing and managing the construction and installation of phenomenal landscapes. Work closely with maintenance managers and supporting maintenance teams as projects transition from construction to maintenance.Effective in managing and coordinating multiple construction projects simultaneously, andmaintaining an ongoing book of business.Efficient professional time-management ensuring that projects are completed within the projected budget and scheduled construction timeline.Review plans and specs, ASI’s and RFI’s to determine changes and cost and schedule impacts, and overall management of multiple project budgets. Attend onsite project meetings and act as a liaison between field staff and in-house staff.Review, interpret and execute landscapes per plans, specs, and construction documents.Developed methods to help ensure a safe working environment by implementing Safety procedures.Responsible for meeting and exceeding projection and sales targets for the quarter and year. Show less

  • Business Development

    May 2024 - now

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2018 - now