Worked with clients to establish needs and gather information regarding site. Measured property and created site plans, Created and designed unique hardscape and softscape for new and established residences throughout San Diego County. Utilized drought tolerant and native plants. Worked as project manager to ensure construction was installed as planned. Worked with nursery to order plant material. Worked on site to place plants.

Worked as Design Consultant to qualify new clients over the phone. Worked with CRM to update client information and keep communication log active. Met weekly on-site with new clients to gain trust, determine needs and desires and discover problem areas, goals and objectives. Discussed budget and ballpark estimates based on scope of work with client. Created design agreements to embark on the design process. Worked with in-house draftsmen to choose materials, create unique designs, hardscape features, troubleshoot site issues and ensure client needs were addressed through design process. Worked with estimating department to obtain estimate and create construction estimate and agreement. Met with clients to present plan and construction estimate. Worked with client obtaining feedback regarding the plan and budgeting. Often worked on phasing project due to budgetary constraints. Consistently closed construction sales. After commitment from client, worked with project manager to initiate commencement of work and to ensure delivery of client expectations.

Worked with clients to establish needs and gather information regarding site. Measured property and created site plans, Created and designed unique hardscape and softscape for new and established residences throughout San Diego County. Utilized drought tolerant and native plants. Worked as project manager to ensure construction was installed as planned. Worked with nursery to order plant material. Worked on site to place plants.

Identified, researched and solicited corporate and private foundations via the internet and library resources for potential donations experiencing an excellent success rate. More than tripled the amount of grant monies awarded in my tenure. Worked successfully with program coordinators to position programs strategically by developing budgets, creating stronger measurable objectives and evaluation procedures. Developed original proposals for the organization and newly initiated programs. Submitted grant proposals according to deadlines, tracked funding and reported outcomes. Wrote copy for press releases, newsletters and organization’s web site. Procured grants ranging from $5000 to $50,000.