PAUL KNIFONG
OBJECTIVE____________________________________________________
To obtain a position within an organization
where I can assist the
company in meeting regional objectives in the landscape
market
with my design, estimating and project
management experience.
EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________
2008-Present Freelance designer & consultant for the
landscape
And irrigation market, licensed irrigator and
designer
2006-2008 Mycoskie+Mcinnis+Associates
LA Project Coordinator
. Project Design and CD Production work
. Site Analysis, Tree Mitigation, and Construction
Observation
. Presentation renderings for client exhibits
2004-2006 Kraft Landscape
Senior Estimator
. Supervised estimating department for commercial
projects
. Performed in-house design and development
. Developed key business relationships in North Texas
2003. Seville Farms, Mansfield, Texas
Sales Representative
. Responsible for specified sales region
. Assisted in forming sales strategies
. Supervised the merchandising of major retailers
. Traveled Texas as a company representative
1997-2003 Garden Expressions,
Ft. Worth, TX.
Owner/Chief Designer
. Marketing and presentations to clients
. Project supervision and management
. Landscape designs for residential areas
. Coordinate subcontractors
EDUCATION____________________________________________________
2002-Present University of Texas at Arlington
. BA Interdisciplinary studies in environmental design
. MLA Expected graduation 2010
. President SASLA, JCCA, McNair Scholar
. Univ. Scholar, Dean's list 2004
1989-1990 Texas A&M University
. Studied Political Science
. Member Rugby Football Club
. Member of U.S. Naval Reserve
PERSONNAL INTEREST________________________________________________
Member Convergence Church, fishing, exploring
nature,
water feature design, public outdoor
art, outdoor photography,
published watercolorist, geography of the southwest.
3702 McKamy Oaks Trail, Arlington, Texas 76013, 682-***-****