Amanda Hamilton McNiff

Experience

1. Landscape Designer

   Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape

   Aug 2013 — Present · Lorton, VA

   Design and manage projects ranging from small planting enhancements under to full outdoor environments over - Survey sites for potential projects (pictures, measurements and grades)- Create sales presentations including detailed graphic landscape design and construction plans, take-offs and contracts - Coordinate with the Operations Manager to train landscape crews in order to ensure timely project completion according to quality standards and within the allotted budget - Manage subcontractors and vendors for project installation - Day-to-day client correspondence to ensure project completion and satisfaction - Conduct site visits during project installation for layout and progress tracking - Create and expand relationships with clients to help generate referrals leading to sales - Design experience includes plantings, hardscapes (patios, fireplaces, sitting/retaining walls), carpentry (screened porches, decks, arbor/pergolas), drainage, lighting, irrigation, mosquito misting systems, and water features (spas and fountains)

Education

• Virginia Tech

  Bachelor of Science, Horticulture

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Water Features
• Landscape Photography
• Garden Design
• Streetscape
• Plant Identification
• Horticulture
• Tree Planting
• Sketchup
• Irrigation
• Site Planning
• Asset
• Landscape Design
• Residential Homes
• Google Sketchup
• Networking
• Landscaping
• Landscape Maintenance
• Hardscape
• Construction
• Patios
• Dynascape
• Urban Design
• Landscape Architecture
• Rendering