1. Thomas E. Hevener Jr.
4 800 Valley Ov erlook Dr. Apt 3 06
Midlothian VA, 2 3 1 1 2
(5 4 0)-7 4 8-4 5 2 9
Thev ener88@gm ail.com
Landscape construction specialist with 5+ years of experience in the industry. During that time I installed and
maintained complete landscape and hardscape projects, demonstrated leadership skills, and worked as a team with
the companies that we had contracted with, as well as all companies in our jobs proximity. Maximum project
efficiency, timeliness and maintaining budget were the primary goals. Possesses an A.A.S. in Applied Agricultural
Management. Looking to find a highly challenging and rewarding position at a high quality construction company
where I can use my experience in the field and my quick learning ability to manage or supervise projects, and
provide the life that my wife and son deserve.
P RO F E S S I O N A L E XP E RI E N C E
GARDEN CREAT IONS,Rockville,VA
Landscape Foreman,August 2016 –Present
 Installing complete landscapes including all bed creation, planting, grading, turf
installation, mulch and any otheritems includedwith the plan
 Estimated, designed and installed residential hardscapeprojects
 Maintained completelandscapes using all proper techniques to ensure the maximum
health and beauty ofour clients landscape
 Meeting with clients on a daily basis to ascertain their specific needs and wants in
regards to our companies service to ensure maximum customersatisfaction
 Maintained completedaily records ofall services rendered and materials used
 Responsible for general day to day operation, including driving dump trucks to and
from the job, acquiring all necessary equipment, material, and personnel for each job,
and any other duties that were necessary to ensureefficient and timely job completion
BRACT RET AINING WALLS,Ashland,VA
Hardscape Installer, September 2013 –August 2016
 Responsible for structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing construction ofcommercial
segmented retaining walls and paver installations
 Equipment operation including skid-steers, mini-excavators, frontend loaders and rollers ofall
types and sizes
 Reading plans and site drawings, as well as editing when necessary, to create the appropriate
installation, in the exactand appropriate location, with the proper grades to ensure quick water
flow to the appropriate drainage area
 Working with geo-technical engineers to ensure that all material used meets the job requirements
for compaction and drainage, and to ensure that our project meets or exceeds expectations for
structural soundness
 Coordinating with the general contractor and any subcontractors necessary to ensure
maximum job efficiencyand timeliness
 Reading and editing subcontracts to ensurefairness and adequatecommunication ofjob
expectations between our company and the general contractor
 Daily record keeping ofmaterial used, man hours used, jobspreformed and travel time
 Collecting all necessary documentation and submitting building permitapplications, preparing
material take offs for jobs, entering weekly payroll, using Microsoft Office to prepare documents
and spreadsheets, website management and other miscellaneous office duties

2. HERIT AGE LAWN AND LANDSCAPE,Baltimore,MD
Commercial Landscape Installer, March 2011–September 2013
 Responsible for completelandscapeinstallation including, planting, grading, hydro seeding,
hardscapes, and irrigation.
 Equipment operation including skid-steers, mini-excavators, trucks, trailers, augers, aerators,
power seeders and mowers
 Meeting with the general contractorand any other necessary parties to plan the appropriate work
completion schedule.
 Responsible for meeting or exceeding all contractual obligations including being aware ofall
obligations, completing punch lists, and performing any change orders once they were approved
 Obtaining all materials necessary for job completion
E DU C A T I O N
Highland High School,Monterey,VA
Graduated, June 2007
 Vocational education diploma seal
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg,VA
Associates ofApplied Sciences in Applied Agricultural Management May 2010
 Graduated with Honors
A DDI T I O N A L S KI L L S
 Attendedthe 2006 Governors School for Agriculture and placed first in the school competition for
our groups creation ofa marketing plan for the Virginia Tech College ofAgricultureand Life
Sciences
 Completed EMT-B training and certification,and volunteered with the Highland County Rescue
Squad from 2006 to 2008
 Served as the 2007-2008 Virginia FFA State Secretary, attended extensive leadership training for
the position, and implemented that training during chapter visits, events at the federation, area,
state and national level, servedas a delegate to the 2008 National FFA Convention as well as
planned and directed the Virginia FFA State Convention
 Completed the OSHA-10 hour certification course