David C. Gum, ASLA

6717 s. High Bluff  Dr. West Jordan, UT. 4081

Cell 630-743-3501 · DaveGum@comcast.net

Objective

To obtain a position as Manager for a Design/Build or Landscape company utilizing my experience, knowledge and qualifications for the benefit of the company and the clients it serves.

Summary of Qualifications

I am a professional, high level landscape architect whose creativity and talent has helped the companies that I have worked for to win contract after contract as well as many awards. With over 30 years of experience in landscape design/build, high-end residential and commercial landscaping and landscape management I have managed every aspect of a landscape firm. I have significant experience in sales, client presentations, crew supervision, design and installation of complex projects from conception to implementation to completion.

I am proficient with Dynascape and Dynascape Color to produce residential and commercial plans.

I am proficient at producing 3-D designs and walk through movies of residence and commercial projects, with winning an award from ILCA 2014 3-D design contest.

I am familiar with AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

B.S.L.A. from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 1981

Active in both ASLA and ALCA in college

Registered Landscape Architect – Illinois License #157-060509

Registered Landscape Architect – Texas License #1046 (1983-1987)

Registered Irrigator in Texas – TX 1735 (1985-1987)

American Society of Landscape Architecture

Illinois Landscape Contractors Association

Trustee for Woodridge United Methodist Church

Leader for Boy Scouts of America

Habitat for Humanity – Design and installation

Employment Experience

2019-present            Land Design by Armstrong  Holladay, UT.

Landscape Architect, Design/Build

  •      Sales for residential design/build projects and cultivated client relationships, sales 2-3 million average per year
  •      Designed, estimations, design presentations and prepared job packets for production
  •      Helped and consulted high-end residential projects with six-eight installation crews with many construction installations

 

  • 2016- 2019

Sebert Landscape

Bartlett / Bolingbrook, IL.

Landscape Architect, Residential Design Build

  • Sales for residential-commercial design/build projects and cultivated client relationships, in a corporate landscape company.
  • Managed estimations, design presentations, and installation of projects.
  • Handled high-end residential projects with four installation crews with many paving, masonry and drainage installations.
  • In charge of obtaining permits for all projects, while working with village for approval

 

2015

Wingren Landscape
Downers Grove, IL

Landscape Architect, Residential Design Build

  • Sales for residential design/build projects and cultivated client relationships.
  • Managed estimations, design presentations, and installation of projects.
  • Handled high-end residential projects with four installation crews with many paving, masonry and drainage installations.
  • Inspected high-end residential maintenance accounts and up sold enhancements.

 

2010-2015 Prairie Path Group Design/Build
LaGrange, IL

Landscape Architect / run landscape division

  • Sales for residential and commercial design/build projects and cultivated client relationships.
  • Managed estimations, design presentation, and installation of many complex projects including extensive landscape pavers project and masonry installation.
  • Handled high end residential projects to small projects with installation crews from inception to completion.
  • Sold and inspected landscape maintenance accounts on high end residential and commercial accounts.

 

1987 – 2010 Walsh Landscape Construction and Maintenance
Bolingbrook, IL

Vice President Design/Build Division

  • Sales for residential and commercial design/build projects and cultivated client relationships.
  • Managed estimations, design presentation, and installation of many complex projects simultaneously as Landscape architect and project manager.
  • Handled high end residential and multi million dollar commercial projects from inception to completion.
  • Created promotional advertising, submitted award applications and helped prepare company brochure.
  • Collaborated with others to create company estimating system, installation procedures and design guidelines.
  • Partnered with and managed various subcontractors on multifaceted projects, managing all aspects of high-end residential to million dollar commercial projects.
  • Supervised design staff and installation field personal up to 25 employees in all aspects of the landscaping profession Instrumental in winning many Gold Key Awards, ILCA Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for Walsh.

 

1987 – 1989 Dr. Robert Moon Landscape Professionals
Carrollton, TX

Landscape Architect

  • Managed Landscape Design/Build division for multi-group landscaping company.
  • Duties included sales, managing crew, designing and estimating.

 

1981 – 1987 Land Design Group, Inc.
Dallas, TX

Landscape Architect

  • Landscape design position working with design team, installation crew and maintenance division.