Danny L.

Bennett
11001 Columbia Drive
Frisco, Texas 75035
(214) 475-3625
dbf9d320@westpost.net
Objective
a Seeking a management position with an established organization within the land
scape industry that is committed to providing excellent service to their clients
by utilizing leading edge practices and technology and to providing a quality w
orking environment for their employees.
Qualifications
a Managed multiple projects while coordinating the operation of numerous vendors
in different markets.
a Excellent problem solving ability, utilizing input from numerous sources.
a Interacted with corporate management at all levels.
a Highly proficient at verbal and written communication with employees, vendors
and clients.
a Over twenty years of experience in landscape operations and management.
a Developed and managed budgets in excess $ 1,000,000.00.
a In depth industry knowledge in a wide variety of areas including pest control,
irrigation, landscape design/ installation and retail sales.
a Managed and supervised as many as 60 employees.
a Proficient in computer operation including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Poi
nt.
a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture - University of Missour
a United States Army Officer a" Captain
Experience
Regional Landscape Director - 2001-2008
Camden Property Trust (Real Estate Investment Trust - Multi-family)
a Directed all landscape operations for 36 multifamily communities within the Da
llas Region (DROC) that included markets in Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas, Kansas
City and St. Louis, Missouri and Louisville, Kentucky.
a Established horticultural standards for landscape maintenance programs in both
warm and cool season climates.
a Generated and managed annual landscape maintenance budgets of $ 1,921,000.00.
a Executed landscape capital improvement contracts of approximately $ 300,000.00
to $ 600,000.00 annually.
a Developed and executed landscape maintenance and installation contracts.
a Solicited and reviewed competitive bids for maintenance and installation contr
acts.
a Coordinated ongoing landscape operations with vendors and onsite staffs.
a Conducted ongoing updates for onsite staffs to keep them informed of upcoming
operations, weather, project status and horticultural conditions in general.
a Reviewed, selected and implemented E/T Management equipment to improve water c
onservation.
a Developed new practices to maximize the efficient use of company and vendor re
sources.
a Worked in conjunction with other landscape directors throughout the country to
develop and institute best practices for Camden Property Trust.

Landscape Coordinator a" 1999-2000

Maddy Development (Real Estate Developer - Multi-family)
a Reviewed landscape plans with landscape architects and owner/developer.
a Reviewed, contracted and initiated landscape installation contracts.
a Established maintenance standards and ensured proper care of new landscaping.
a Submitted landscape plans to city departments for approval and permitting.
Division Manager a" 1998
Randall & Blake, Inc. (Landscape Management)
a Managed all aspects of the D/FW area landscape maintenance division of a lands
cape management company based in Littleton, Colorado.
a Supervised crew preparation, equipment maintenance, landscape maintenance oper
ations and administration.
a Acted as direct customer relations representative to all commercial clients.
a Responsible for hiring, training, review and termination of employees.
a Developed annual budget for the maintenance division.
a Trained crews in equipment operation, safety procedures and equipment repair a
nd maintenance.
Horticultural Supervisor a" 1996-1997
Dallas Arboretum (Botanical Garden)
a Responsible for horticulture operations for one half of the Dallas Arboretum.
a Supervised grounds staff in the installation of multiple annual color change o
uts.
a Supervised the maintenance of all landscape displays at the Main Public Entry,
Passeo de Flores and the DeGolyer House historic gardens.
a Acted as a part of the Grounds and Gardens Committee to establish best practic
es for future horticulture operations.
a Assisted in training crews in equipment operation, safety procedures and equip
ment repair and maintenance.
Area Manager a" 1992-1994
Landscape Resources (Landscape Management)
a Account manager overseeing approximately 89 commercial landscape maintenance c
ontracts.
a Primary account was The Las Colinas Association (TLCA), $900,000.00+ annual bu
dget.
a Supervised nine landscape maintenance crews with peak staffing of 60+ personne
l.
a Coordinated support services crew operations (irrigation, installation, tree t
rimming, pest control) as needed for each contract.
a Provide direct customer service for each client in my portfolio.