GOLDEN GATE GARDEN DESIGN

        

                                          Salvatore Ribera

                         272 Sweet Allen Farm Road, A-6; Wakefield, RI  02879

            401-548-1016 or goldengategardendesign@gmail.com

 

Summary

Professional Landscape Gardener and Stonemason with over thirty years of diverse experience in the fields of horticulture, estate gardening, landscape construction, design, maintenance, and masonry in a variety of roles including self-employed, individual contributor; supervisor/foreman; and head gardener.

 

Professional Experience

 

Golden Gate Garden Design                                                        Present Position

Sole Proprietor of a landscape construction and maintenance business, specializing in the design and construction of  natural beauty through stone and garden for both commercial and residential properties.

 

Manchester Landscaping, South Kingstown, RI                    1995 through 2009

Expertise acquired in all phases of landscaping and stone masonry while working for an established Landscape Architect and Stonemason, including crew supervision.                     

                             

Specialty Projects

 

Construction of the Moon Gate at Kinney Azalea Gardens, a well-known South Kingstown, RI landmark.	Restored a historic stone wall on the property of one of the oldest homes on Block Island, RI.
Construction of a crescent-shaped wall and perennial garden at the Narragansett Public Library, Narragansett, RI.	Installed landscaping and constructed stone walls at the Courthouse Center for the Arts in Kingston, RI.
Renovation and re-construction of brick work and walkways at the Roger William Zoo, Bronze Dog Statue, Providence, RI.	Installation of gardens at selected historic properties along Ocean Road in Narragansett, RI.
Construction of the Century Walk at University of RI, and the installation and maintenance of gardens at Alumni Center and White Hall, Kingston, RI.	Landscaping and construction of stone walls at the Outdoor Memorial Classroom along the Saugatucket River in Wakefield, RI.
Landscaping and planting at the new construction of the Broad Rock Middle School in Wakefield, RI.	Construction of a Memorial Garden in the Village of Wickford, RI.
Masonry work, plantings, landscape construction, installation and maintenance at Peace Dale Congregational Church in Peace Dale, RI.	Maintenance of selected historic graveyards in South Kingstown, RI.  Also organized crew of volunteers to re-position fallen head stones.
Participation in the annual Rhode Island Flower Show at the Convention Center in Providence.  Constructed elaborate gardens and masonry displays on site.	Volunteered to design and construct a memorial brick walkway at the Port of Galilee, Fisherman’s Memorial Steeple, Narragansett, RI.

 

Pre-1995 Experience

 

Good Earth Landscaping, Newport, RI                                  1993-1995

Self-employed.  Lawn maintenance and garden design for clientele on Aquidneck Island.

 

Estate Manager and Gardener, Newport, RI                          1982-1993

Beacon Rock Estate of Felix DeWeldon, Newport, RI (1988-1993)

             Head Gardener and Estate Caretaker.  Managed a 17-acre estate for the famous sculptor.

Fairholme Estate of John D. Mashek,  Newport, RI (1985 -1988)

Head Gardener assistant to Master Gardener, William Souza

Ridgemere Estate of Richard Page and Elmcourt Estate of Guy Carey, Newport, RI (1983-1985)

       Managed grounds and greenhouses, greenhouse restoration, and seasonal gardening.

Boise Dore Estate of Caroline Skelley, Newport, RI (1982)

              Managed grounds and flower gardens.

 

New Visions for Newport, Community Gardens Program   1978-1982

Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown, RI

Breton State Park, Newport, RI

Supervised restoration of parks and maintained parks and garden                        

 

Education and Professional Development

University of Rhode Island, College of Agriculture, Master Gardening Certification (1980)    

Attend annual Rhode Island Nurseryman’s Association Short Course, which includes lectures and continuing education on all phases of landscaping and horticulture.

Member of the Board of Directors, Galilee Mission to Fishermen, Narragansett, RI (2000 to present)

 

References for Salvatore Ribera

References available upon request.