GARY YEN
Toronto,ON
Summary
Skilled in landscaping and groundskeeping with experience in maintaining various outdoor spaces. Possess strong knowledge of plant care, landscape design, and maintenance techniques. Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment safely and efficiently. Made significant improvements in lawn health and visual appeal through strategic landscaping interventions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
Architectonic Build Inc.
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources, and staff scheduling for simultaneous jobs.
- Contracted and supervised workers for various construction jobs.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure materials and equipment at cost-effective rates.
- Maintained records of completed jobs including time spent on tasks, materials used and expenses incurred.
- Scheduled and coordinated all phases of construction projects from initiation to completion.
- Conducted site inspections and audits to assess progress and identify potential issues early.
- Organized meetings between contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to discuss project progress.
- Addressed and resolved onsite conflicts or discrepancies, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings, providing updates on project status, timelines, and budget considerations.
Architect
Studio Architectonic Inc.
02.2009 - Current
- Planned residences, office buildings or factories in accordance with environmental and safety regulations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all phases of design work.
- Developed marketing materials and presentations to cultivate new opportunities.
- Developed aesthetic representations of structure and construction details.
Assistant Greenskeeper
Markham Golf Dome
05.2001 - 11.2001
- Cared for artificial turf fields, periodically removing turf and replacing cushioning pads.
- Set up courses each day by changing cups, putting out flags and emptying trash.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Repaired divots on fairways using seed mixtures as needed.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Prepared irrigation systems for seasonal use; monitored water levels throughout season.
- Adjusted amount of water consumption using irrigation methods to prevent waste.
- Conducted daily inspections of greens to identify any issues such as disease or pest infestations.
- Winterized irrigation systems and restarted systems in spring.
- Improved appearance of greens and planted new trees and shrubbery.
- Maintained and monitored turf grass health; fertilized, aerated, and over-seeded as needed.
- Dug trenches for installing underground sprinkler systems or laying electrical lines.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture -
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, Canada04-2006
Skills
- Turf management
- Landscaping techniques
- Drainage solutions
- Water conservation
- Irrigation systems
- Mowing patterns
- Golf course design
- Project planning
Timeline
Construction Manager
Architectonic Build Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Architect
Studio Architectonic Inc.
02.2009 - Current
Assistant Greenskeeper
Markham Golf Dome
05.2001 - 11.2001
Bachelor of Architecture -
University of Toronto
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