Works at
Terra Landscaping Ltd.
Years of experience:
1
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Last updated: December, 2023
Career Journey
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Education |
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Career Milestone 1 |
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Career Milestone 2 |
Present
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NAIT - Crane and Hoisting NAIT - LAT |
Terra Landscaping LTD - Started as a landscape foreman progressed quickly within the company to my current role as a the operations manager and business development where I oversee the operations of the company with a focus on communication, strategy and growth. |
Encore Trucking and Transport - Started as an apprentice in the crane and hoisting program at NAIT, graduated as a Journeyman Crane operator. Moved into the office as a dispatcher, progressed to lead dispatcher then to field operations supervisor. |
My current goals in the landscape and urban design world is to be part of teams that are designing and building large scale projects. I also enjoy working with teams in a leadership role guiding and managing projects from cradle to grave. |
Question and Answers
After graduation, what was the first position you had? How did that shape where you are now as a Student - LAT?
I am currently employed as the operations manger and business development for Terra Landscaping LTD.
What are you passionate about as a Student - LAT?
Learning new skills to progress my career.
Tell us about some of the exciting projects you have been a part of.
The Edmonton Federal Building Living Wall. Green roof revitalization at the Valley Zoo and the John Jansen centre. A variety of high end residential landscape that incorporated a variety a features from water features, to fire bowls to pizza ovens and more.
What advice would you give a new Student - LAT?
Dive in and don't look back.
What are your future goals?
Bigger and better projects with a greater focus on the environment and human interaction.
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