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MUYODI PATRICK
Landscape Architect & Facilities Specialist
Nairobi
Summary
Career objectives - Critical-thinking Facility Manager and Landscape Architect Specialist with 12+ years of proven experience in landscape planning, design, implementation and maintenance across residential, institutional, hospitality and recreational sectors. Adept at aligning departmental goals and personnel assignments to achieve on-time job completion, supporting overall company objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Facility Manager
German School Nairobi
05.2017 - Current
- Coordinate team of 60+ personnel in operation and maintenance, support services, Transport, infrastructure and Sports services
- Redesign improvements for grounds and work places, share with management for guidance and approvals, develop budgets and work within cost restraints
- Prepare maintenance and repair schedules, requisition for material and allocate technical staff to carry out works on time and desired quality
- Perform security checks, evaluate facility operations and personnel for health and safety regulations and compliance
- Conduct monthly thorough inspections of facility grounds, external structures, service lines, systems and equipment to establish risk analysis and repair schedules
- Space planning for classes, administration and teaching staff plus other relevant requirements
- Ensure that all statutory licenses, permits and insurances for school are acquired, updated and well displayed and stored
- Established an accurate asset register, store’s inventory for stock supplies and consumption
- Plan and prepare for school events in collaboration with other stakeholders
- Prepare briefs, invite potential bidders, contractors and supplier through competitive bidding,
- Involved in vetting and selection of qualified candidates for employment
Project Manager/Horticulturist
Diani Flowers & Landscaping Ltd
Nairobi
10.2012 - 09.2016
- In charge of grounds maintenance, repairs and garden redesigns at United Nations Complex (UN), Gigiri Nairobi leading team of 120+ staff.
- Prepared details presentation drawings from schematic design, design development, scheduled and construction documents for large projects; International School of Kenya (ISK), gated residentials units among others
- Prepared bills of quantities and budgets for areas that required renovations and refurbishment at UN Complex and submit to concerned departments for necessary action
- Supervised and coordinated projects to ensure conformity to drawings and specifications
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Landscape Architect/Supervisor
In & Outdoor Solutions Ltd
Nairobi
04.2011 - 09.2012
- Taking client briefs, site analysis for design & development, select appropriate landscape materials for project use for residential units and consular offices.
- Supervised team of 20+ gardeners and casuals, measuring performance, training and ensuring conformity specifications and stick to budgets
- Mentored newly hired employees on equipment operation, gardening works and use of protective gear
- Overall landscape maintenance and supervision of all maintenance units.
Education
Degree - Landscape Architecture
JKUAT (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology)
Juja Main Campus 01.2005 - 04.2010
High School Diploma -
Butula Boys High School
Busia County 04.2000 - 04.2003
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE -
Elwanikha Primary School
Busia County 01.1992 - 04.1999
Principles of Facilities Management FMedge & Quantum FMCertificate of Completion - FM Principles
Quantum FM
Nairobi 05.2022 - 05.2022
Skills
Planning and scheduling
Affiliations
Graduate member - Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) – Landscape Architect’s Chapter.
Software
Archicad
MS Office
Office 365
Indesign
MS Project
Piranesi
Certification
Kenya Institute of Management - Strategic Management for Managers,
Timeline
Principles of Facilities Management FMedge & Quantum FMCertificate of Completion - FM Principles
Quantum FM
05.2022 - 05.2022
Kenya Institute of Management - Strategic Management for Managers,
02-2020
Kenya Institute of Management - Supervisory Skills Management
07-2018
Facility Manager
German School Nairobi
05.2017 - Current
Project Manager/Horticulturist
Diani Flowers & Landscaping Ltd
10.2012 - 09.2016
Landscape Architect/Supervisor
In & Outdoor Solutions Ltd
04.2011 - 09.2012
Degree - Landscape Architecture
JKUAT (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology)
01.2005 - 04.2010
High School Diploma -
Butula Boys High School
04.2000 - 04.2003
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE -
Elwanikha Primary School
01.1992 - 04.1999
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