Mordechay Buskila

MOTTI BUSKILA
 4489 MURIETTA AVENUE #216, SHERMAN OAKS, CALIFORNIA 91423
 818.288.8060  MOTTIBUSKI LA@GMAIL.COM

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE-ENTRY LEVEL
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
 Highly organized, flexible, and hands-on individual offering strong passion in landscape architecture, combined with strong interest in water conservation and love for plants.
 Fast learner with proven determination in getting the job done even under stressful environment.
 Self-motivated team player and able to preserve difficulty and surpass challenges with outstanding quality.
 Well-versed in Hebrew and English, with basic knowledge in Spanish language.
 Strong proficiency with InDesign, Sketch Up, AutoCAD, and Photoshop.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (GPA:3.6): 2009–2012
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
Associate of Arts in Major (GPA: 3.7): 2006–2009
Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen, CA
Graduated magna cum laude in Cal Poly
Study Abroad: Fall 2011
Santa Chiara School of Art, Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy
Israeli Defense Force

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Job Position | AA IRONCO ■ Sylmar, CA: 2012–Present
o Direct full construction management, including analyzing blueprints, meeting with clients, and directing five staff.
o Negotiate with existing and potential clients to take all orders.
o Interpret plans and calculate materials and pricing.
o Manage crew and ensure completion of projects according to schedule.
Self-employed | Landscape Design and Installation: 2006–Present
o Assumed full responsibility for landscape and hardscape plan and design.
o Spearheaded six installation crews, while managing contracts and paper works as well as providing customer care.
Sales and Project Manager | PlantNation ■ North Hollywood, CA: May 2005–Jan 2007
o Managed large scale landscape and hardscape projects; executed direct customer sales with success.
o Performed initial assemblies and handled sale of projects to clients.
o Initiated negotiation with subcontractors and signed several contracts.
o Acted as liaison between customers and management.
o Created proposal and contract plan; spearheaded project until finalization and ensured client satisfaction to ensure repeat business.
Event Planner and Project Manager | Shanti Productions ■ Studio City, CA: 2003– 2005
o Participated in all phases of design, planning, and execution of parties for different occasions, such as weddings and corporate events.
o Presided over meetings and negotiations with customers.
o Discussed booking and conducted follow up with all dealers.
o Arranged pre-event building/gathering and sustained strict schedule in preparation and running of events within the allotted budget and time frame.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Sergeant | Israeli Defense Force ■ Israel: Nov 1996–Nov 1999

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Working towards licensure; applied section 1 & 2 of the test
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) Advanced Degree
Professional Certifications – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Arborists
Advanced Construction Project Management
Master of Landscape Architecture

ACTIVITIES
CELA International Conference, Conference Runner, 2011
Bet Midrash Mishkan Israel, 2008–2011