I've been a freelance residential landscape designer and consultant (not architect, to be clear) for the past seven years or so. For the past five (six, February 2016) I have also been the office manager for a successful landscape firm in Atlanta.
Shaffer Landscape, Inc., Atlanta, GA, US, Office Manager & Designer
In my present position, I perform all administrative tasks for the
company, including hiring of new employees, payroll processing, AP and AR, route
management, customer service, employee performance reviews, monthly,
quarterly and annual profit reports and financial analysis in conjunction with the
company’s accountants. Design and consultation services offered on occasion as needed.
Self-Employed Design Consultant, Atlanta, GA, US, Landscape Designer & Consultaint
• Interviewing new installation client prospects to determine their needs
• Conducting site analysis of client’s property to ensure accuracy and
• consideration of existing factors during the design process
• Creating new design for the client in either hand-drafted and CAD format
• Creating the estimate and proposal for the project, adjusting as needed to meet
• the client’s budget
• Handling closure of sale including deposit collection and installation scheduling
• Performing on-site inspections throughout the installation process to ensure
• integrity of design and to decide on adjustments as needed
• Educating the client on the proper care of his or her new landscape
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, US, Bachelors, Music
Music Major with a concentration in Vocal Performance
