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PROFILE:
Managed landscaping design of municipal, commercial, and residential projects valued at $1 million and above, and supervised a staff of 100 including subcontractors and trades people
Master's Degree in Horticulture and a Certificate with Honours in Landscape Design
Delivered 200% annual growth as a manager of agribusiness division in Zara International Est. and developed a new technique for planting large trees in low access locations, delivering 50% operating cost savings
Excellent leadership, self-motivated, well organized, able to prioritize to achieve organization objectives with proven reputation for bringing projects in on time, within budget, and to complete client satisfaction
Skilled communicator in Arabic and English, outstanding ability to maintain cultural sensitivity to promote team cohesiveness and establish rapport, and work collaboratively in a team environment as well as individually
EXPERIENCE:
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTING AND DESIGN
- Designed, organized and directed the operation of quality landscaping projects in five star hotels and resorts in Jordan such as, Mövenpick Resort Aqaba, Hotel Intercontinental Amman, and Tourist Village of Palms
- Promoted within two years to lead a team of seven professional horticulturists and labour crews overseeing a district with over 30 public parks in City of Toronto, one of the largest municipalities in North America
- Submitted the award winning design during the final term of landscaping program. The design was adjudged first over 25 other professional submissions for its technical superiority and comprehensive coverage
- Operated DynaSCAPE 3.0- a professional CAD landscaping design software, and oversaw the construction of a wide range of projects including interlocking, flagstones paving, stonework and wood structures
NURSERY OPERATION AND HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH
Managed the operation of 15000 square-meter multi-span greenhouses and nurseries, valued at $5 million, housing over 300 tropical and subtropical species of indoor and ornamental plants under controlled condition
Created a new landscaping division for Al Shami Nurseries, and trained and supervised staff of 17 technicians to grow tropical and ornamental plants, successfully increased revenue by 65% within two years
Utilized acute cultural practices to transplant Palm and Washingtonia trees that led to an unprecedented 95% success rate
Conducted a research in Tissue Culture, prepared articles, and performed lectures about horticultural topics
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SITE SUPERVISION
- Managed commercial and residential landscaping projects with responsibility for supervising day-to-day activities, inspecting work location and equipments to ensure they meet health and safety standards
- Performed on-site inspections, coordinated with vendors, planned and requisitioned materials, established a solid reputation for executing projects on time and at budget with high standards
- Provided executive support to general manager, prepared customized reports on budget control, staff performance, incident/ accident reports, duty sheets, finances records, proposal and bids development
- Received 4 bonuses for wining five-star hotel tender bids, and for demonstrating strong leadership and motivational skills to expedite projects by successfully liaising with staff, contractors, and the vendors
WORK HISTORY:
2000 - Present:HORTICULTURIST/TEAM LEADER - City Of Toronto, Parks and Recreation Division, Toronto, Ontario
1999 - 2000: TEAM LEADER - Markham Landscaping Nurseries Ltd., Stouffville, Ontario
1994 - 1999: MANAGER - Zara International Est., Agribusiness Division, Amman, Jordan
1992 - 1994: MANAGER - Al Shami Nurseries Ltd., Baqa'a, Jordan
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Plant Production, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, 1992
Master's of Science in Horticulture, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, 1996
Ontario Landscape Pesticide License. University of Guelph, Ontario,Canada, 2000
Landscape Design Certificate with Honours, Humber College, Toronto,Ontario, Canada, 2004
First Aid and CPR Program, Emergency Medical Service, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2004
Diploma in Business Administration, Computek Institute of Technology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2005
COPMUTER SKILLS:
Graphics and Design Software: DynaSCAPE, Auto CAD, Photo Shop
Project Management Sofyware: MS Project
Microsoft Operating Systems: Widows 98/2000/ XP
Microsoft Office Desktop Applications2002: Word, Excel, Power Point, Access
Accounting and Finance Software: ACCPAC and MYOB
WORKSHOPS:
Core Consulting Skills, Negotiation Skills and Successful Selling Skills
Effective Business Presentations and Business Organization
Personality Dimensions and Time Management
AFFILIATIONS:
Landscape Ontario, Ontario, Canada
Civic Garden Center, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Agriculture Engineers Association of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
LEISURE INTERESTS:
Cactus growing, canoeing, and squash
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