_RICHARD VEENHUIS_

628 Cortland Circle, Cheshire, CT 06410

Email: rve2e598@westpost.net Home Phone: 203.439.9113
_~ PROVEN LANDSCAPE & GROUNDS PROFESSIONAL ~_
Design * Construction * Installation * Maintenance * Customer
Service
Brings more than 15 years of progressive career movement and
expertise in landscaping design, construction and maintenance. This
requires a very broad skill set along with creative, collaboration,
communication, presentation and negotiation skills to achieve the
desired results of the highest levels of customer satisfaction with
profitably projects completed on schedule.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL * RESIDENTIAL EXPERTISE * CUSTOMER SERVICE
CHAMPION
OUTSTANDING TEAM-BUILDER * AGILE COLLABORATOR * REVENUE GENERATION
BUDGETARY OVERSIGHT * EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS * DIVERSE
CLIENT EXPERTISE
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
IMPLEMENTED successfully new $1.5M grounds' maintenance contract for
150 acres of naval submarine base and affiliated off-base sites.

DEVELOPED and implemented a business plan to establish a new

Maintenance Division to further customer relationships and foster a
new, incremental revenue stream.

EFFECTIVELY COLLABORATED with Designers, sub-contractors and clients

to ensure the proper installation of the landscape design to the
satisfaction of all and on schedule.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
CW RESOURCES, NEW LONDON, CT 2007 a" 2010
PROJECT MANAGER, GROUNDS DIVISION
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As a major subcontractor to the U.S. Navy's submarine base,
implemented new $1.5M maintenance contract for 150 acres and off-base
sites.
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Researched and acquired new equipment and personnel necessary to
successfully meet contractual requirements and ensure the highest
levels of customer service.
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Collaborated well with both military and non-military public works
personnel.
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Negotiated and selected sub-contractors for diverse, year-round
maintenance activities.

_RICHARD VEENHUIS_ Email: rve2e598@westpost.net Home Phone: 203.439.9113

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BREEZY HILL NURSERY, SALEM, WI 1999 a" 2001 AND 2003 a" 2005
MAINTENANCE DIVISION MANAGER/ CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN
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Developed and implemented a business plan to establish a new
Maintenance Division for this local, industry leader.
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Acquired new accounts, new sales, and the necessary follow-up to
ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
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Recruited, hired and trained new staff members to create a true team
environment.
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Oversaw job site progress, budget management, man-hours expended and
supervision.
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Ensured proper, timely and accurate invoicing to permit
uninterrupted cash flow.
ROCCO FIORE & SONS, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 2001 a" 2003
SITE MANAGER
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Provided and oversaw direct customer service to residential clients.
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Cross-sold additional services to increase customer loyalty and
promote revenue growth.
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Supervised all personnel and sub-contractors on site.
T.D.L. MASONRY, SPRING GROVE, IL 1997 a" 1999
MASON
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Performed diverse, skilled services such as bricklaying, planning
and designing final layout of projects.
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Built and maintained business relationships with both internal and
external customers and vendors.
GRUNDSTROM & ASSOC., WHEELING, IL 1990 a" 1997
SUPERINTENDENT / APPLICATOR
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Fostered relationships with management of commercial accounts.
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Supervised assigned personnel and cross-sold additional services.
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Provided due diligence to safety and application of fertilizers,
pesticides, etc.
EDUCATION
Business Administration GPA 3.9) a" College of Lake County,
Grayslake, IL
Licensed Pesticide Applicator
Class A CDL