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Founded in 2004, Argia Designs Landscape Design + Consultation is an award winning landscape design studio with 600+ clients and a referral network of contractors, architects and designers throughout California.We manage on-site project development and execution of plans; liaison between client, architect and contractor ensuring communication of project requirements, timelines and proper execution of design features.In 2010 Morgan obtained certification as a Sustainable Design Professional with the G3 Group in Southern California furthering expertise in sustainable design and green building techniques and has partnered with consultants from the US Green Building Council and LEED associates to design and oversee installation of designs at several homes seeking LEED certification.Morgan has also been a featured speaker and trainer at events including the SF Flower & Garden Show, Landscape Industry Show, and Surfrider Ocean Friendly Garden training programs.Publications:San Diego Coastal Homes and Gardens Landscape Features: May 23, 2015 + November 16, 2013Organizations:* Green Gardens Group – Certified Sustainable Landscape Designer and G3 Associate (2011-2015)* The Surfrider Foundation – Ocean Friendly Gardens Lawn Patrol Leader and Designer (2009-2014)

Showroom Design Consultant in San Francisco and Burlingame showrooms. Managed client accounts and sales from first contact through installation for hundreds of clients using TSS CRM software.Worked with clients to identify and design the best product for their space by identifying need, budget and design goals. Assisted with scheduling followup on-site appointments for measurements, installation, and maintenance of existing product.

-As the Bay Area design consultant for Stoneside Blinds & Shades, have managed and grown their third largest territory, on-boarding multiple installers and managing ongoing projects and client expectations from initial consultation through installation.-Held a 6-month YTD close rate of 59%, 3rd highest in the company, from January through July 2017 while bringing in over 500K in annual sales from July 2016-June 2017.-Consulted with residential and commercial clients to determine aesthetic, functional and budgetary goals and to design products to meet those needs.-Gained and expanded upon extensive knowledge of product line, design features, functionality, and installation requirements for all Stoneside products as well as an understanding of competitor products and services in the field in order to grow Stoneside’s brand to fit the Bay Area market.- Managed ongoing projects and client expectations from consultation and proposal through delivery and installation.Clients include: Orange Theory Fitness; Hakkasan Restaurant Group; Lufthansa Air; Krispy Kreme Doughnuts; Yesware; Carbon, inc.Stoneside has built a national network of experienced designers and installers to provide a new standard of in-home design and installation services and was named one of the Inc. 500's Fastest Growing Companies in America in 2014, 2015 and 2016 and is ranked the 16th fastest growing consumer product companies and 5th fastest growing company in Colorado.

A high end art, furniture and home goods gallery located in downtown Encinitas, Bliss 101 is a unique gallery space for both home good and local openings and events. During my time at Bliss I worked directly with gallery owners, artists and clientele the following areas:Customer service and sales of high end art and furniture piecesDeveloped a intimate knowledge of fine art and furniture design and artistsA familiarity with the PayGo POS System for sales, reports and data entrySocial media outreach and updatesPart-time buyer for non-consignment items and direct work with consignment artists to curate and manage submissions and inventoryDevelop and maintain client relationships Setup and hospitality during eventsTraining of new employeesBasic floor management during shifts

The Ocean Friendly Gardens Program (OFG) is a fantastic Surfrider Foundation program that educates and assists homeowners and designers in applying sustainable practices in their landscape. Namely through a process called C.P.R or Conservation, Permeability, and Retention. The program aims to reduce runoff pollution by following the C.P.R. principals, while at the same time having the added benefit of reducing water and resource consumption and creating healthier, more natural spaces for outdoor living. Visit the Ocean Friendly Gardens homepage for more information: http://www.surfrider.org/programs/entry/ocean-friendly-gardensAs a volunteer with the San Diego OFG Program I:-Worked with local and state program leads and volunteers to develop program goals and guidelines and implement local outreach and educational events.-Led neighborhood educational walks called "Lawn Patrols" to discuss the topics of runoff and sustainable garden design with local homeowners and landscape professionals.-Worked with homeowners to develop sustainable designs to be be implemented and installed during OFG Training Events.-Designed and installed award winning educational concept gardens for local garden shows and fairs.

Las Pilitas is a family owned nursery specializing in propagating and educating clientele about California native plants. -Sales and management of inventory-Propagation of native plant materials-Management and fulfillment of large and contract orders-Retail and commercial sales