Design Development

PAUL E. GAREAU, ASLA

***** ************ *****

Richmond, Virginia 23238

Phone:804-***-****

E-mail:ablv8b@r.postjobfree.com

Summary Accomplished Landscape Architect/Designer/Manager who has played a

leading role on a wide range of projects for residential, commercial, mixed-

use,

resort/hotel, retail, and government sector clients. Extensive portfolio of

projects

throughout the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions, and on- site

assignments in Africa, Columbia, and Europe.

With over two decades of experience, brings effectual skills in business

development, design, management, marketing, technical production, and

implementation of design solutions to all assignments. Emphasizes

communication and client participation in developing solutions which are well

understood, strongly supported, budget feasible, and successful in creating

ownership and value for all stakeholders.

Profile Results-oriented, versatile leader recognized for successful

accomplishments in design/build, land planning, landscape

architecture, site design, and sustainable design.

Excellent background in the generation of ideas and the

delivery of design solutions to address the complex and multiple issues

found in residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects.

Strong leadership and management skills, tested and proven in a diversity of

professional environments; proven abilities in creative problem-solving, and

meeting a broad spectrum of design and management challenges.

Adept at working within a collaborative environment, managing multiple

projects simultaneously, meeting tight scheduling and budgeting constraints,

and providing effective client services’ delivery.

Accomplished in managing and guiding a project from site selection to

programming and site inventory/analysis, to conceptual and schematic design,

to design development and implementation, i.e. provision of comprehensive

landscape architectural and implementation services.

Additional core strengths include: Container Gardens, Deck, Patio, and

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Terrace Design, Development Permitting, Fence Design, Garden Architecture,

Green Roof Design, Hardscape Design, Hotel and Resort Planning, Landscape

Maintenance, Native Plantscapes, Pool and Water Feature Design, Recreational

Amenities, Site Furniture Selection, Seaside and Bay Gardens, Site Lighting,

Stone Wall Design, Streetscape Development, Themed Gardens, Traditional

Neighborhood Design, and Waterfront Development.

Employment CONSULTANT, Norfolk & Richmond, VA. 2009-Present

CMSS ARCHITECTS, Virginia Beach, VA. 2001-2009

TLC. Richmond, VA. 1988-2001

HIGGINS ASSOCIATES, Richmond, VA 1985-1988

URBAN DESIGNER, Richmond, VA. 1981-1985

LPDA, Charlottesville, VA. 1978-1981

LINSEMIER & ASSOCIATES, Lansing, MI. 1973-1978

Certification Registered Landscape Architect, Michigan, New York, and Virginia

Master Gardener, Henrico County, Virginia

National License, United States Soccer Federation and NSCAA

Affiliations Member, American Society of Landscape Architects

Member, United States Soccer Federation

Past Section Chair, Richmond Section, ASLA Virginia Chapter

Past Member, Board of Directors, Richmond Strikers Soccer Club

Miscellaneous Instructional Specialist, Allen School of Technology, Landscape Design

Adjunct Professor, Lansing Community College, Landscape Design Program

Guest Lecturer, Michigan State University, University of Virginia, and VCU

Henrico County Master Gardeners Program

National Association of Home Builders

Education Post-Graduate Work, Urban Planning, Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, Michigan State University

Select Project Listings

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Commercial

Albemarle Place, Albemarle County, Virginia

Cheesecake Factory, Fairfax County, Virginia

Fountain Square, Albemarle County, Virginia

Mariner’s Row at Oyster Point, Newport News, Virginia

Old Town Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia

Short Pump Center, Henrico County, Virginia

Governmental/Institutional

Georgetown University South Entrance, Washington, D.C.

Henrico County Courts Building, Henrico County, Virginia

Interstate Rest Areas, Commonwealth of Virginia

Naval Observatory FAA Building, Washington, D.C.

United States Embassy, Abidjan, Ivory Coast

University of Virginia North Grounds and Entrance,

Charlottesville, Virginia

Office

Beckett General Aviation, Richmond, Virginia

Fair Oaks, Fairfax County, Virginia

Innsbrook, Henrico County, Virginia

North Shore Commons, Henrico County, Virginia

Signet Bank Headquarters, Henrico County, Virginia

Washington Tech Park, Fairfax County, Virginia

Residential – Single Family

Bokor Residence, Lido Beach, New York

Cason Residence, Lawrence, New York

Curry Residence, Goochland County, Virginia

Jones Residence, Midlothian, Virginia

Kenan Residence, Albemarle County

Strathmann Residence, East Beach, Norfolk, Virginia

Villa Keswick, Albemarle County, Virginia

Residential – Community

Culpepper Landing, Chesapeake, Virginia

Hopyard Farms, Caroline County, Virginia

Keswick Estates, Albemarle County, Virginia

King’s Charter, Hanover County, Virginia

Wellesley, Henrico County, Virginia

Wyndham, Henrico County, Virginia

Residential – Urban Neighborhood

Albemarle Place, Albemarle County, Virginia

Capital Commons, Lansing, Michigan

East Beach Open Space and Streetscape Plan, Norfolk, Virginia

Hampton Commons, Richmond, Virginia

Jefferson Mews, Richmond, Virginia

Toftrees, State College, Pennsylvania

Rocketts Landing, Henrico County and Richmond, Virginia

Resort/Recreational

Cedar Lane Park, Columbia, Maryland

Golf Links at Country Meadows, Dewitt County, Michigan

Holiday Day Inn and Conference Center, Oyster Point, Newport News, Virginia

Holiday Inn Pool and Garden Renovation, Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Keswick Hall and Tennis Courts, Albemarle County, Virginia

Pen Park Sports Fields, Charlottesville, Virginia

Sheraton Inn, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Services Provided

The range of professional services provided for the aforementioned Select Projects Listings consisted of:

Environmental and Site Analysis

Development Permitting, where required

Conceptual, Schematic, and Design Development Plans

Master Plans/Presentation Drawings/Proposal Preparation

Construction Document Preparation

Site Layout Plan

Site Grading Plan

Site Detail and Amenity Plans

Landscape Plan

Irrigation Plan

Signage Plan, where required

Site Lighting Plan

Garden Architecture Plan

Implementation Cost Estimates

Landscape and Site Maintenance Programs, as required

Bidding Evaluation/Assistance in hardscape/softscape product procurement

Construction Administration

Contract Billing/Payment Verification

Final Inspection/Sign-off

“Generating Ideas for implementation into Real Solutions”

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