2604 BRENNAN DRIVE PLANO, TX.

75075
PHONE 214.597.8846 E-MAIL gbb39612@westpost.net
GARY BURNS
Talented, creative, production/design specialist with an irrefutable record of a
ccomplishment in planning , design, and project management.
Designing Managing Pr
oducing
Core Competencies:______________________________________________________________
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Site Planning Organization Business Development
Forecasting & Trending Account Management Production Manageme
nt
Branding Procurement Communication
Career Achievements::___________________________________________________________
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$900,000.00 in sales for 2 consecutive years.
Owner/Partner of successful landscape/hardscape company.
Received several accreditations related to achieving monthly, quarterly and year
ly
production/sales goals.
Professional Experience:________________________________________________________
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Sales/Project Management/Landscape Architect 2009-Present
Dallas Cedar Company Dallas, Texas
Design/Sales of Outdoor living areas.
Developed comprehensive pricing database.
Developed online scheduling and contact database.
Handled production scheduling and project management for all projects from layou
t to punch out.
Performed all material estimating and material procurement.
Trained crews in all aspects of construction as it pertained to company standard
s.
Sales/Project Management/Landscape Architect 2008-2009
Southwest Fence & Deck Carrollton, Texas
Handled marketing initiative development regarding networking.
Actively coordinated and implemented project scheduling and coordination.
Calculated material requirements for all projects.
Performed site work and design layout of all projects.
Maintained and built new relationships with regard to accounts.
Handled all contract negotiation and adherence through all phases of project imp
lementation.

Sales/Project Management/Landscape Architect

2007 2008
Choate USA Carrollton, Texas
Developed marketing initiative to promote new product roll out.
Oversaw procurement of all landscape/hardscape products in preparation for deliv
ery.
Coordinated all aspects of project implementation
Performed training initiative to ultimately improve end user satisfaction.
Established and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Sales/Project Management/Landscape Architect 2005 2007
C Green Landscape & Irrigation Dallas, Texas
Initiated prospecting program to develop new business.
Oversaw development of new prospect interface program.
Carried out all project budgeting, margin control and material procurement.
Executed all design and layout of drainage and irrigation systems.
Partner/Owner 2003 2005
Dallas Custom Patio Dallas, Texas
Oversaw daily operations of 1.5 million dollar company
Handled all aspect of project implementation and customer service
Worked together with partnership to establish goals and marketing initiatives re
garding future growth.
Managed relations over 25 employees, involved with hiring, reprimands and termin
ation.
Designed and implemented system to track client development and interaction.
Additional Experience:__________________________________________________________
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Sales/Production Manager of Precision Pavers 1997 - 200
2
Plano, Texas
Education & Training:___________________________________________________________
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Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Tex
as Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
Sales/Management Training Acuity
The Sandler System
Dallas, Texas
References furnished upon request