1. DAVID V. SILVAGGIO
Job Qualifications and Experiences
2012

2. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Married to my beautiful wife Laurie for 19 years. My wife has been an
educator with the Clark County School District for the past 15 years
where she currently teaches 4th grade.

3. PERSONAL INFORMATION
My wife and I were blessed with triplets; Dominic, David, and Olivia.
There are currently 11 years of age.

4. CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a long term position with a reputable company in which I can
utilize my education, extensive knowledge, and managerial and supervisory
skills. I seek to collaborate with other directors and a team of dedicated
employees to foster a sense of community goodwill, set high standards,
and to ensure attention to detail in all responsibilities and practices.
OBJECTIVE
Extensive work experience and education in the horticulture, landscape,
and construction industries; strong sales, management, and supervisory
skills; excellent problem-solving and reporting skills; budgeting and analysis
experience; able to maintain positive relationships with colleagues and
employees through effective communication skills and the exercise of
integrity and mutual respect.

5. • Manage a staff of 65 team members which include Horticulture and Floral
Horticulture Manager, Departments. Directly responsible for hiring, time clock editing, scheduling,
discipline, training, safety, customer/guest services and coaching teams in their
MGM Las Vegas daily tasks to achieve the overall goals of the respective departments. Report to
Director of Horticulture and Vice President of Facilities.
Las Vegas, NV.
November 2011 to Present • Responsible for all exterior landscape projects which include
establishing/maintaining vendor relations, design, bidding, negotiating contracts,
and insuring the projects are completed on budget and on time.
“I was able to be promoted
• Responsible for directing exterior landscape staff in all aspects of exterior
to manager at MGM Grand grounds including turf management, plant and tree heath care, Integrated Pest
within a relative short period Management, irrigation maintenance/scheduling, and proper fertilizing practices.
due to my diligent work ethic • Implemented Green Waste Program for Horticulture Department. Program
and the ability to connect included the recycling of approximately 3000 yards of green waste material per
year into usable mulch and soil amendments for use at property.
with people, especially my
co-workers and team • Implement sustainability practices in landscape as determined by LEED and the
members.” USGBC. Practices include waste water reduction through water efficient
landscape, storm water control, use of gray water in landscape irrigation, and
reuse of landscape materials.
• Decreased previous year budget by 20% by renegotiating vendor contracts,
reducing outsourcing for specific projects and the creation of departmental
positions, and the reduction/replacement of plant material with more sustainable
material.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

6. Exterior Lead Manage and supervise a staff of 25 team members. Duties include implementation of
daily tasks, implementation of safety programs and policy and procedures, water
Gardener, City Center management, irrigation development, monitoring, and repairs, Integrated Pest
Management, fertigation programs and operations, soils analysis, establishing and
MGM Grand working with budgets to improve efficiently, and purchasing utilizing the Stratton
Warren purchasing system.
International, Las
Responsible for the procurement of all plant specimens and project materials. Duties
Vegas, NV. included selecting materials utilizing design standards in conjunction with plant
characteristics/project requirements, cost analysis as it pertains to project budgets,
October 2009 to November 2011 generating purchase orders and purchase requisitions, delivery and scheduling,
inspection of delivered items, and tracking vendor payments through the purchasing
department
“It was a great achievement to
open a second major resort Report directly to department director on a weekly basis. Reports included issues
property on the Las Vegas Strip effecting the landscape and the proper procedure to rectify the problems, budget
within a two year period. analysis, safety protocols, value engineering recommendations, employee
performance, systems analysis, staff hiring recommendations and all reporting that
Working at City Center gave me effects the daily operation of the Horticulture Department.
valuable hands on knowledge
pertaining to LEED Certification Interpret architectural renderings to ensure the desired architectural guidelines are
and sustainability building being met and maintained. Interpret construction drawings, and engineering
specifications to ensure proper mechanical installation and maintenance are being
practices .” followed.
Procure the proper training guidelines through the establishment of guidelines and
manuals pertaining to the Horticulture Industry. Implement the desired guidelines
through employee training classes and field training. Responsible for all safety
programs, including employee training, as dictated through departmental and OSHA
standards.
Director of Fleet Management and Equipment Maintenance. Responsible for
maintenance, repair, and purchasing of all equipment, tools, and vehicles utilized in the
daily operations of the department.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

7. • Responsible for all aspects of horticulture maintenance for the Encore
Exterior Horticulture including: planting, pruning, and trimming all trees, shrubs, and annuals; pest
Gardner, Wynn management; irrigation installation and repair; and soil and fertilizer
preparation.
Resorts, Las Vegas,
• Test and analyze soil, plants and trees, and water consumption; prepare
NV. detailed reports for all tests and analyses for presentation to management;
November 2008 to October 2009 maintain pest management logs; address issues and rectify problems as
needed.
“After having to close my • Work directly with outside contractors to ensure that all installations and work
business in St. George, UT. when performed meet established guidelines for Wynn Resorts.
the economy declined, I was able
to secure a job with Wynn • Implement and maintain the company’s core values in all work activities both
independently and with other team members; schedule daily protocols and
Resorts. This turned out to be a additional site work, as needed, with supervisors and managers Responsible
great opportunity due to the fact I for all aspects of horticulture maintenance for the Encore including: planting,
was able to open the Encore pruning, and trimming all trees, shrubs, and annuals; pest management;
irrigation installation and repair; and soil and fertilizer preparation.
Property. In doing so, I worked
directly with Valley Crest during
• Test and analyze soil, plants and trees, and water consumption; prepare
the construction phase detailed reports for all tests and analyses for presentation to management;
increasing my knowledge related maintain pest management logs; address issues and rectify problems as
to Landscape Construction and needed.
Horticulture.”
• Work directly with outside contractors to ensure that all installations and work
performed meet established guidelines for Wynn Resorts.
• Implement and maintain the company’s core values in all work activities both
independently and with other team members; schedule daily protocols and
additional site work, as needed, with supervisors and managers
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

8. Acquired, bid, and completed landscape installation and design
President, Noble projects including: Dixie State College; Cracker Barrel
Landscape Inc., St. Restaurant; and approximately 85 high-end residences with
project costs ranging from $45,000 to over $100,000.
George, UT.
October 2004 to November 2008 Interpreted and produced architectural renderings, site
preparation and grading maps, and irrigation design/installation
plans; selected and installed trees, shrubs, masonry and
“Having the confidence and concrete.
knowledge to open my own
business and see it succeed in a Maintained positive customer relations via timely project
completion, rapid response to customer needs, daily supervision
place that was unfamiliar was a of employees in the field, material purchase negotiation, and the
great experience for personal creation of realistic project budgets.
growth. I was able to expand my
knowledge of landscape as it Performed daily maintenance activities including: turf
applies to a different region and management, tree and shrub care, pest management, irrigation
climate. My family enjoyed the repair, and strategic implementation of water-saving practices.
opportunity to spend 4 years in
such a beautiful place.” Hired and supervised 15 to 25 employees; maintained low
employee turnover and high morale using incentive-based
compensation programs and establishing mutual respect.
Prepared and maintained all licenses, insurance certifications,
employee records, and bookkeeping and tax documents;
complied with all state and local construction codes and
applicable laws
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

9.  Responsible for all field and architectural renderings
Vice-President, Sahara including plant, shrub, and annual selections, irrigation
and Associates Inc. & plans, and proper implementation of working drawings.
Sahara Landscape Inc.  Prepared and executed all marketing plans, sales
Las Vegas, NV 1998-2004 presentations, and sales contracts for a particular
project.
“It was a honor to continue what
my father started with respect to  Responsible for daily maintenance activities which
included turf management, tree and shrub care, pest
General Building in Nevada in management, irrigation repair, and strategic
1968. After building single family implementation of water saving practices.
homes for over 5 years, we
decided to focus our attention on  Directly supervised all work related phases of the
landscape, concrete, and construction process, met with sub-trades and City and
masonry. Due to diligent County Building departments to ensure compliance with
marketing, excellent design and appropriate guidelines and architectural
installation work, and superb requirements.
customer service, Sahara
consistently had annual income  Directly responsible for all customer service and
in excess of 2.5 mill.” warranty issues after a particular project was completed
 Trained and supervised all employees with crews
ranging from 8 to 35 individuals.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

10. • Co-produced and implemented Goodwill’s satellite donation
location program in Southern Nevada; created opportunities
Director of Donations, for growth including obtaining 10 new sites which generated
Goodwill Industries of enough resources to open 6 retails outlets and to create over
100 jobs for disabled individuals.
Southern Nevada, Las
Vegas, NV. • Supervised and performed the construction of all retail
locations which required a thorough knowledge of
July 1995- May 1997 construction documents, building codes, and zoning
ordinances while maintaining a favorable working
relationship between Goodwill and all governmental and local
“One of my initial tasks was to agencies.
establish the Attended Donation
Center concept in Southern • Managed property-related items including, but not limited to,
Nevada. I was able to property site maintenance and landscape.
successfully do this due to my
vast knowledge of marketing, • Trained and supervised a crew of 25, reviewed daily work
performance, and reported directly to the company president
sales, a strong desire to help on a daily basis.
others, and utilizing my cliental
base that I established over 40 • Created and implemented marketing campaigns to increase
yrs. living in the Las Vegas private donations.
Valley. I was able to the see the
fruits of our labor everyday.”
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS