1620 W. Gaines Ct,
Dean "Mack" McKenzie
Nampa, ID 83686
208.461.1973
PROFILE
Accomplished landscape architect and landscaper. Licensed in UT, NV. More than 12 years of landscape experience. Proficient in Auto cad 2008, as well as hand drafting. Crew superintendent
over multiple crews. Consistent landscape sales over $100k per month. Retail plant sales experience.
SKILLS
AutoCAD 2008 and LandFX
Strong interpersonal client skills
Ability to sell new concepts and ideas
Take-off and bidding jobs
Site Design and Analysis
Landscape construction knowledge and
experience Computer skills including MS Office suite
Hand drafting/ Rendering
Strong plant knowledge
Drafting contracts for jobs
Create details and specifications
Class A CDL
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
Landscape Design and Sales
Sales for landscapes totaling an average of 110k per month consistently, making me top sales for the majority of sales career.
Increased productivity by over 50% using new software- LandFX.
Introduced B&W plans based on line weight rather than color, increasing professional appearance, and boosting productivity by making plans easier to read and understand.
Created a standardized drawing format, as well as standard of file archiving and nomenclature which made files easy to find, save, and track; increasing efficiency.
Introduced new client tracking software, making schedules easier to follow and job progress tracking faster.
Introduced new bidding sheets, reducing costs and increasing revenue by accurately tracking costs and profit margins, saving time by making bidding simple and uniform company wide.
Developed schematics and initial cad designs with senior design staff, saving them time by then managing design from schematic to CD levels with minimal supervision.
Project management of design process and construction sites to ensure quality control and correct installation, saving costs by minimizing change orders, call backs, and re-design.
Construction experience saved research costs by making purchasing and specifying materials part of the schematic process.
Landscape Architecture and Design
Developed schematics and initial cad designs with senior design staff, saving them time by then managing design from schematic to CD levels with minimal supervision.
Freed up senior design team by performing various tasks such as: create details and specifications, specifying materials, red lines, establishing a base and sheet setup, initial CAD work, and schematic to CD level work with minimal supervision.
Increased productivity by over 50% using new software- LandFX.
Construction experience saved research costs by making purchasing and specifying materials part of the schematic process.
Managed interns on tasks necessary for project completion allowing PM's ability to focus on other tasks.
Landscape Superintendent
Landscape Construction of multi family, small parks, and residential projects with minimal upper management involvement, allow them focus on business development
Ability to accurately read plans and install work per plan due to design experience made crews I managed 45% more effective than other crews, by eliminating the need for LA or owners to re-visit sites for plant placement.
Running multiple crews and plant placement responsibility saved money by eliminating a second tier of management.
Order supplies and materials on site removed purchasing responsibility from the office saving time and money as well as ensuring proper quantities and products on site.
Maintaining landscapes and irrigation on current protects saved revenues by eliminating the need for additional maintenance crews to take care of site.
EDUCATION/LICENSES
Licenses (Apr 2006- Present)
RLA in UT # 363143-5301, NV #774
Utah State University (Sept 1996- May 1999) Logan, UT
Bachelors of Science Degree: Ornamental Horticulture. Minor: Landscape Design
Ricks College (Aug 1991- May 1996) Rexburg, ID
Associate of Science Degree: Landscape Construction Management. Minor: Landscape Horticulture Portfolio Link: http://picasaweb.google.com/dld.mckenzie/Portfolio?authkey=cY5r18TXBvw
WORK HISTORY:
New West Landscapes- Landscape Architect Apr 2008- Aug 2008
Address: 7070 Hwy 20-26 Nampa, ID 83687
Salary: $47,000/ yr 45hr Supervisor: Pat Raymes- Owner
Phone: 208-468-8871
Creating Landscape Designs from SD-CD level
Creating Excel sheets
Take-off and bidding jobs/drafting contracts for jobs
Create details and specifications
Personal Client sales and design meetings Outline CAD work manage digital design development
Estimator of supplies-equipment-manpower on jobs
Specifying materials
Sub-division layout and design
Coordination with HOA and Government agencies for approvals
Sun City Landscapes- Lead DesignFeb 2007- Jan 2008
Address: 4270 W. Patrick Las Vegas, NV 89118
Salary: $52,000/ yr 45hr Supervisor: Trevor Sawatzky- VP
Phone: 702-260-6309
Creating Excel sheets
Take-off and bidding jobs/drafting contracts for jobs
Create details and specifications
Personal Client sales and design meetings Outline CAD work manage digital design development
Estimator of supplies-equipment-manpower on jobs
Specifying materials
Coordination with HOA and Government agencies for approvals
Valley Crest-EstimatorNov 2006 - Feb 2007
Address: 4670 S. Polaris Las Vegas, NV 89103
Salary: $41,000/ yr 45hr Supervisor: Brian Chesnut- Branch Manger
Phone: 702-597-2556
Take-off and bidding jobs/drafting contracts for jobs Estimator of supplies-equipment-manpower on jobs
Studio VBM- Landscape DesignApr 2006- Nov 2006
Address: 1601 S. Rainbow Las Vegas, NV 89146
Salary: $42,000/ yr 45hr Supervisor: Jim Veltman- Owner
Phone: 702-396-1044
Helped principals with schematics and designs
Create details and specifications
Establishing a base and sheet setup
Initial CAD work through construction documents and specifications Red lines and revisions
Specifying materials
Client design and program development meetings
Southwick Landscape Architecture- Landscape DesignOct 2005-Apr 2006
Address: 12 Commerce Center Henderson, NV 89014
Salary: $41,000/ yr 35hr Supervisor: Stan Southwick- Owner
Phone: 702-597-3108
Helped principals with schematics and designs
Establishing a base and sheet setup
Initial CAD work through construction documents and specifications Red lines and revisions
Specifying materials
Labrum Landscape-Green Planet-Chip-n-Dales (Las Vegas, NV)Jan 2003-Apr 2005
Creating Excel sheets
Take-off and bidding jobs/drafting contracts for jobs
Create details and specifications
Personal Client sales and design meetings Outline CAD work manage digital design development
Estimator of supplies-equipment-manpower on jobs
Create details and specifications
Coordination with HOA and Government agencies for approvals
Big Trees Landscape-UDC Development (Snohomish, WA)Jul 2000- Dec 2002
Landscape Construction
Install landscape
Install irrigation
Install hardscape, pavers, flagstone, concrete, walls, etc.
Accurately read Construction documents and specifications
Run multiple crews
Install Fencing, decks, and other carpentry Coordination of construction crews and superintendents on the job
Order supplies and materials
Plant placement of designs
Quality control
Customer satisfaction
Maintaining landscapes and irrigation
Interim positions during school May 1999 - Jul 2000
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