Landscape Architect Resume
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Resume:
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
•Creative Landscape Architect: comprehensive design experience, knowledge of native & ornamental plants and horticulture requirements, planting plans and construction documentation.
•Innovative and proactive: research and design aimed toward progressive solutions to land and ecosystem management challenges, from both land-use and conservation perspectives.
•Sustainability focused: experienced in ecological management & restoration, and balancing multiple bottom-line goals.
•Practical experience: familiar with permitting & regulations, site survey protocols, site grading and water management, client interview processes, business management, coordinating contractors and State/Federal agencies,
•Technical experience: knowledgeable of common programs & techniques used in engineering, design drafting and rendering.
•AutoCAD, Civil D
•ESRI ArcMap & GIS
•Rhino D & SketchUp
•Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
•Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Prezi
•Hand Graphics, Rendering, Photography
•ADA & Universal Design Standard
•LEED & Sustainable SITES Initiative guidelines.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DEBORAH CERBONE ASSOCIATES; Far Hills, NJ (/-/)
Landscape Designer & Equestrian Specialist
•Worked as part of a team on site analysis, layout and design of equestrian properties in New Jersey and New York. Project properties ranged from less than an acre to over acres and included equine breeding facilities, competitive training arenas, and hobby farms. Advised on barn and other building locations based on topography, aesthetics, efficiency and safety for animals, riders and farm staff.
•Specialized in plant safety/toxicity to horses & farm animals with a focus on maintaining and restoring naturalized landscapes; developed manure management techniques in accordance with state & municipal regulations and best management practices, also focusing on aesthetics and neighborhood concerns.
•Coordinated with engineers, land planners, and permitting agencies on zoning and coverage regulations, farmland assessment, and DEP wetland mitigation and restoration projects.
•Used a combination of hand drawing and AutoCAD drafting to develop hardscape plans and planting designs for residential and farm clients, public buildings and recreational facilities, including a New Jersey ski area. Developed budget estimates for proposed projects and produced construction details & document sets for project completion.
•Proposed reorganization strategies for office and client file storage to increase efficiency and time management.
FREELANCE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN; Clinton, NJ (/-/)
Landscape Architect, Consultant Designer
•Independent consultant and contract designer for residential and commercial landscape firms in NJ &PA; client consultations, site analysis, plant selection, and site design; cost estimation and project budgets.
•Design emphasis focused on multiple users, outdoor entertainment, home food production & community gardens.
•Site mapping using survey & satellite data, on-site plant identification & location, site design, planting plans & schedules.
MOHAWK MOUNTAIN SKI AREA, INC; Cornwall, CT (/-present)
Corporate Director, Ecological Specialist
•Advised best management practices for water conservation and minimizing ecological impact using LEED and SITES guidelines; proposed methods for alternative energy sources.
•Designed and mapped optimal slope, grading and infrastructure placement for ecological stability, recreational experience, crowd management and user safety; support with fiscal management, business development and marketing strategies.
CENTER FOR URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY (CUES), New Brunswick, NJ (/ - /)
Graduate Researcher & Solutions Development Intern
•Created graphic illustrations comparing case studies of coastal infrastructure that incorporates intertidal ecology; generated flood-risk analysis model for New Jersey coastline using GIS mapping to illustrate need for alternative solutions.
•Designed unique ecological solution for National Park Service historical site on Sandy Hook Peninsula for Masters Thesis; focused on multiple bottom line goals including historical preservation, scientific research and recreation.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT TO DR. DAVID TULLOCH, New Brunswick, NJ (/ - /)
GIS Graduate Research Assistant
•Researched GIS and CityEngine technology as used in design and planning; compared GIS analysis studies, current and proposed implementation, case study data, and peer-review publications for methods and use comparisons.
•Organized relevant case study data in MS Excel spreadsheet to facilitate further research by Dr. Tulloch for publication.
BLACKFOOT NATIVE PLANTS NURSERY, Potomac, MT (/ – /)
Assistant Nursery Manager
•Designed habitat & ecological restoration, pollinator gardens using native species, xeric horticultural practices and water conservation guidelines; designed and installed exhibitions at the Missoula County Fair for marketing and public education.
•Organized nursery layout to expand species count and improve plant survival by %; directed nursery crews and seasonal interns; initiated database and entry notation format to record timelines and project activities.
•Developed or adapted propagation and growing practices for over plant species; implemented and maintained database of nursery stock. Created adaptable planting plans and plant sets as ‘starter kits’ for new installations;
•Subcontractor for Envirocon, Inc. on Blackfoot River Superfund Site cleanup in western Montana; advised suitable plant species and design layout; optimized design for bank stability, growing conditions and aesthetics; provided native plants and oversaw installation.
NATURAL HIGHLIGHTS GARDENING & LANDSCAPE DESIGN, Missoula, MT (/ - /)
Designer, Sole Proprietor
•Designed multi-scale home and business outdoor spaces based on client specifications and site considerations, including all stages of concept development & hand sketches, schematic design & visual rendering, construction details & grading, plant selection and layouts, cost estimation and installation timelines.
•Conducted client interviews and site surveys, consulted as designer/advisor for reclamation and restoration projects.
•Researched site-appropriate materials and plant selection; identified and mitigated on-site issues with soil and grading.
LUGAR CONSTRUCTION, Missoula, MT (/ - /)
Licensed Independent Contractor
•Designed and constructed all phases of full interior & exterior home renovations to existing codes; AutoCAD & hand- drafted construction documentation & details.
•Created project budgets and oversaw material selection according to cost estimates, obtained all necessary permits, coordinated subcontractor activities; managed multiple/simultaneous projects.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, & TRAINING
Landscape Architecture Registration Examination (LARE): Section : CLARB, April
MLA, Master of Landscape Architecture: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ,
BS, Wildlife Biology & Range Management: University of Montana, Missoula, MT,
Landscape Designer: Anna Gresham School of Landscape Design, Missoula, MT,
AutoCAD: Missoula County Public Schools, Adult & Continuing Education, Missoula, MT,
Master Gardener Certification: Missoula County Extension Service, Missoula, MT,
