Dave Marasco

Owner - Mars Landscaping and Design

Graduated in:

2004

Course completed:

Bachelor of Arts majoring in architecture
Bachelor of Architecture (honours)

Currently working for:

Mars Landscaping and Design

How long have you been working for this organisation?

9 years

Position title and short job description:

Owner of a landscape design and construction company employing 4 staff and servicing domestic clients Melbourne-wide.

Working highlight so far:

• Winning a silver and bronze medal at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (whilst employed at Patio Landscape Architecture and Design).
• Winning Australian Achievers Awards for excellence in customer service for the Landscape, Nursery and Garden Services and Supplies category in 2011.

What are the things you enjoy most about your job?

• Job completion.
• Client relations.
• Re-visiting jobs after numerous years and seeing the visions growing into reality.

What do you intend to do in the future?

Continue to grow business and provide excellent and reliable service.

#1 tip for current students studying your course:

Architecture is a doorway to many different careers, treat it as such and follow the career which makes you happy.