Tony Rodriguez

Client-focused sales and account management professional with 10+ years of experience across landscape services, horticulture, irrigation, pest management, water conservation, crop insurance, and agricultural operations. Proven ability to manage client relationships, conduct property inspections, identify service opportunities, prepare proposals, and drive revenue growth, including $600,000+ in sales within 17 months. Strong technical background in Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Integrated Pest Management, irrigation systems, environmental compliance, and customer education.

Account Manager - Kendall Branch - BrightView Holdings, Inc. - Homestead, FL

(2024-12 - 2026-06)

• Managed commercial landscape maintenance accounts and served as the primary point of contact for property managers and clients.
• Conducted property inspections, site walkthroughs, and client meetings to identify service needs, resolve concerns, and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Generated enhancement and ancillary sales opportunities through proposals, estimates, takeoffs, and client follow-up.
• Produced over $600,000 in sales within 17 months through account growth, enhancements, and customer relationship management.
• Coordinated with production teams, irrigation, enhancements, and tree-care divisions to ensure service delivery and client expectations were met.
• Managed contract performance, budgets, service documentation, schedules, and account receivables.
• Supported safety, environmental compliance, fleet coordination, and field operations across assigned properties.

Urban Horticulture Program Specialist / Supervisor - UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County - Homestead, FL

(2021-03 - 2024-09)

• Promoted and managed the Landscape Irrigation Rebate Program, contributing to approximately 280 million gallons of drinking water saved.
• Advised homeowners, property managers, landscapers, and community partners on irrigation efficiency, water conservation, and Florida-Friendly Landscaping practices.
• Conducted outreach, education, workshops, and technical consultations to increase program participation and community impact.
• Managed program documentation, data collection, reporting, and conservation-impact analysis.
• Trained landscapers and community members in Integrated Pest Management, safe pesticide practices, and sustainable landscape maintenance.

Pesticide Applicator - Supervisor - Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. - Riviera Beach, FL

(2015-08 - 2016-07)

• Supervised a 10-person applicator team managing invasive vegetation removal across Everglades areas.

Interior/Exterior Landscape Technician - Greensleeves, LLC - Brickell, FL

(2014-12 - 2015-07)

• Designed and maintained interior and exterior landscapes while coordinating with clients, contractors, and architects.

Irrigation Technician - Supervisor - So Flo Irrigation, LLC - Lake Worth, FL

(2014-01 - 2014-12)

• Oversaw irrigation installation, maintenance, repair, crew training, project planning, budgets, compliance, and water-management protocols.

Landscape & Design Technician - Whisper Walk Estates - West Palm Beach, FL

(2014-01 - 2014-12)

• Maintained edible gardens, fruit trees, landscape beds, pruning, fertilization, and property aesthetics across 2.1 acres.

Crop Insurance Adjuster - John Deere Financial - Johnston, IA

(2009-06 - 2014-06)

• Conducted agricultural field inspections, evaluated crop damage, documented claims, and communicated settlements with farmers and nursery owners.

Bachelor of Arts - Sustainability and the Environment, Concentration in Agroecology - Florida International University (2023-05)

Associate of Arts - Agriculture - Santa Fe State College (2014-12)