Although I completed my certification in garden design through UC Berkeley Extension some years ago, I have only applied my training in helping friends and family or by donating my time, talents, and education to provide design services to non-profit organizations. I have completed my website and I am open for business as Garden Design From the Ground Up. I have recently attended training in water-wise gardening techniques, use of native plants, and wildlife-friendly design. As a member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, I am focused on sustainability and eco-friendliness, with a bit of whimsy and a great deal of aesthetic beauty thrown in.You may wonder how I intend to apply 30+ years of retail technology to this new line of work. I do not wonder at all - as I see planning, budgeting, vendor negotiations, project management, plan revisions, and the satisfaction of jobs well done and pleased customers as much in garden design as any endeavor in technology.I look forward to new challenges and a lot of fun as I pursue my new career!
Listed skills include Leadership, Retail, Process Improvement, Strategy, and 46 others.