OLGICA PETROVIĆ

Joined during Yardzen’s early development as its first landscape designer and contributed as the team expanded. Delivered hundreds of residential landscape projects across North America and diverse climate zones, including concept development, site planning, planting design and palettes, and hardscape/outdoor-living layouts. Designed pools, patios, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, dining areas, play spaces, and drought-tolerant landscapes, tailoring solutions to local climates, architectural styles, and client priorities. Produced CAD drawings and SketchUp models, created 3D visualizations and client presentations (including Lumion), and managed a high project volume (typically 3–13 projects per month depending on scope). Trained and onboarded four landscape designers and supported design consistency through remote collaboration and feedback cycles.

Lead multidisciplinary teams of approximately 50 employees responsible for public green spaces and municipal operations in Bajina Bašta. Plan and coordinate seasonal maintenance and improvement of public landscapes across multiple locations. Manage staff, equipment, contractors, work schedules, and operational priorities, coordinating with public institutions, suppliers, and external contractors while maintaining quality and functionality standards.

Developed residential garden and landscape designs under professional guidance, progressing from concept and plant selection to implementation support. Prepared planting concepts and plant choices adapted to local conditions, building practical nursery and seasonal plant-knowledge expertise. Managed projects through design intent, plant procurement, installation coordination, and post-installation monitoring to support establishment. Advised clients on long-term maintenance requirements and ensured design decisions matched site constraints and plant availability in Serbia.