Zachary Dail
Hampton
Summary
Dedicated Landscape Foreman with a strong focus on quality control and client collaboration. Proven ability to develop tailored landscaping solutions while optimizing workflows for project efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Foreman
First Rate Enterprise
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2019 - 02.2025
- Supervised daily landscape operations, ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices for landscape maintenance and equipment use.
- Coordinated with clients to assess needs and provide tailored landscaping solutions.
- Managed resource allocation, optimizing material usage for various landscaping projects.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure quality control and compliance with safety standards.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflows to improve project completion times.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to streamline processes and enhance service delivery.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work environment both on job sites and at the company yard.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
Lanscaper
Basnight Land And Lawn
Chesapeake, VA
04.2015 - 02.2018
- Designed and implemented landscape layouts, enhancing visual appeal of residential and commercial properties.
- Operated a variety of landscaping equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in daily tasks.
- Supervised team members, providing training on best practices for lawn care and maintenance techniques.
- Developed customized fertilization plans to promote healthy growth of plant life across diverse environments.
- Coordinated with clients to assess needs and deliver tailored landscaping solutions that exceed expectations.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing time spent on routine tasks while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality landscaping services and maintaining clear communication throughout the project.
- Constructed hardscape elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, water features for enhanced functionality of outdoor spaces.
- Resolved client concerns promptly by addressing issues professionally and offering viable solutions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Great Bridge High School
Chesapeake, VA06-2011
Skills
- Landscape design
- Snow removal
- Erosion control
- Plant identification
- Organic landscaping
- Retaining walls
- Irrigation systems
- Paver installation
- Planting techniques
- Water feature installation
- Soil preparation
- Pruning techniques
- Site analysis
- Grading techniques
- Fertilizer application
- Outdoor lighting
- Crew supervision
- Plant disease diagnosis
- Weed control
- Heavy lifting
- Pesticide application
- Native plants
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Landscape Foreman
First Rate Enterprise
04.2019 - 02.2025
Lanscaper
Basnight Land And Lawn
04.2015 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Great Bridge High School