MOTTI BUSKILA
 4554 MATILIJA AVENUE, SHERMAN OAKS, CALIFORNIA 91423
 818.288.8060  MOTTIBUSKILA@GMAIL.COM

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Landscape Designer| Troller Mayer Associates■ Glendale, CA: 2013– 2014
o Management and coordination of design team, preparation of construction details, specifications, drawing sets and presentation packages.
o Completion and submittal of construction document packages to different City officials such as BSS, BOE etc.
o Team-based development of creative technical solutions to complex design approach.
o Project meetings and field work including periodic construction supervision and inspections.
o Coordination and direction of subconsultants and contractors.
o Production of written documents such as project scopes, proposals, design approach, site inspection and recommendations.

Account Manager| Valley Crest Companies■ Sylmar Branch, CA: 2012– 2013
o Direct full residential landscape maintenance accounts manager, including meeting with clients, managing budgets and negotiate with existing and potential clients.
o Enhancements and new maintenance accounts sales.
o Design, interpret plans, calculate materials costs and pricing of residential estates projects.
o Manage 3-4 crews and ensure completion of projects according to schedule and plans.

Runner/Project Manager | AA IRONCO ■ Sylmar, CA: Summer 2012
o Direct full construction management, including analyzing blueprints and meeting with clients.
o Negotiate with existing and potential clients to take all orders.
o Interpret plans and calculate materials and pricing.
o Manage and directing five man 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, sale of projects, and acted as liaison between customers and management.
o Initiated negotiation with subcontractors and signed several contracts.
o Created proposal and contract plan; spearheaded project until finalization and ensured client satisfaction to ensure repeat business.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Sergeant | Israeli Defense Force ■ Israel: Nov 1996–Nov 1999
o Following orders from higher ranks and performing them in the field accordingly.
o Handling the logistics of shooting range practices arrangements while insuring maximum safety in the field with zero injuries or incidents.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Working towards licensure; applied section 1 & 2 of the test
Working towards ISA Certified Arborist
Professional Certifications – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Advanced Construction Project Management

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

Certified Arborist #WE-10361A 
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture: 2009–2012
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
Graduated magna cum laude in Cal Poly, (GPA:3.7)
Associate of Arts in Major (GPA: 3.8): 2006–2009
Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen, CA
Study Abroad: Fall 2011
Santa Chiara School of Art, Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy

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