Ernie Murphy Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

-Design, estimate, and sell landscape projects-Manage the construction of projects from concept to completion-Coordinate and schedule subcontractors, vendors, deliveries and crew locations-Estimate, invoice, and collect payments on projects -Order and schedule delivery of all landscape and hardscape materials-Manage internal office duties, payroll, job cost detailing

Atlanta, Ga

-Managed quality control to ensure proper construction of residential landscape plans as intended by landscape architects within alloted time limits-Coordinated communication between homeowners, design office, landscape crews, and plant and product vendors-Procured and managed delivery of plant and hardscape materials-Planned and directed work for 4-8 employees/3 crew-Routinely inspected maintenance accounts to identify deficiencies and maintain quality control

Atlanta, Ga

-Designed and estimated residential landscape renovation plans and seasonal color installations-Ordered and scheduled deliveries of plant materials-Assisted in the coordination, installation, and management of projects between site foreman, landscape crews, and homeowners

Atlanta, Ga

-Drafted permit and construction drawings for residential projects including grading and drainage plans, layout and material plans, landscape plans, tree protection and replacement plans, earthwork calculations, construction details, cost estimates-Assisted in daily office administration duties

-Provided customer service daily and maintained all plant material, greenhouses, and property grounds (3.5 acres) daily-Designed and installed seasonal plantings, display beds, and container gardens-Contributed to the design and content of the nursery’s e-newsletter-Attended regional trade shows and merchandise markets for latest plant and product offerings-Assisted in the planning and organization of nursery events and seasonal festivals

-Created name for studio in keeping with Clemson’s vision -Collaborated with students, professionals, and clients on a wide variety of design projects-Conducted research, site inventories and analyses, and conceptual plans-Participated in design charrettes and prepared and delivered presentations to clients

-Managed a staff of 5-10 employees depending on the season-Prepared weekly work schedules for employees and coordinated daily tasks-Closed out registers, reconciled cash, and made daily bank deposits -Purchased all plants, hard goods, and aquatic animal species weekly-Conducted interviews and hired employees-Produced merchandising plans and promotions and developed creative articles for the monthly newsletter -Designed and maintained seasonal plantings, perennial, and theme gardens, as well as overall upkeep of property grounds-Delivered talks to clubs and organizations on various horticultural topics-Planned and organized events and festivals-Attended regional trade shows and merchandise markets for latest plant and product offerings-Met with product representatives to ensure proper nursery inventory and provided customer service daily

Atlanta, Ga

-Installed and maintained residential landscape plans-Participated in the installation and maintenance of the company’s display gardens at the Southeastern Regional Flower Show and the Atlanta Garden and Patio Show

Master Of Landscape Architecture, 3.9 Gpa, Landscape Architecture

Activities and Societies: Sigma Lambda Alpha - Honor FraternityThesis: A Didactic Approach to Planting Design Grounded in Landscape.

French Language Studies

Bachelor Of Science, 3.73 Gpa, Biology

Activities and Societies: French Club