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Design, Engineering, Landscape Design

Ian C Reese

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EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University. Masters of Science in Landscape Architecture. 2011

- Thesis: Altoona, PA: Researching Smart Growth Principles in a Shrinking City.

- Thesis Advisor: Sean Burkholder, Associate Professor

- Emphasis: Smart Growth and Urban Planning

The Pennsylvania State University. Associates of Mechanical Engineering Technology. 2006

- Emphasis: Mechanical and structural engineering design. Implementation and usage of

engineering design techniques, CAD, and materials analysis.

The Pennsylvania State University. Bachelor of Science, Hotel Restaurant and

Institutional Mgmt. 2000

- Emphasis: Entrepreneurial restaurants, food science, presentation and paring.

RELEVANT COURSE WORK

Sketch Art, Spatial Analysis, Interactive Digital Design, Fundamentals of Technical

Drawing, Landscape Design II, Landscape Theory and Technique, Environmental GIS, Computer

Aided Drafting I, II & III, Strength of Materials, Cinema Art, Beginning Piano, Dynamics,

Production Design I & II, Circuitry Design, Culinary, LEED/SSI, Learning ArcGIS Spatial

Analyst, Learning GIS Desktop, Creating, Editing, and Managing

Geodatabases for ArcGIS Desktop, Geoprocessing with ArcGIS Desktop, Working with

Coordinate Systems

in ArcGIS 10

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2010 2011

Department of Landscape Architecture, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Graduate Teaching Assistant

- Interactive Digital Design, Larch 450 (Spring, 2011)

Department of Landscape Architecture, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Graduate Teaching Assistant

- Design II, Larch 211 (Fall, 2010)

Department of Landscape Architecture, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Graduate Teaching Assistant

- Theory Seminar, Larch 221 (Fall, 2010)

2009 - 2010

Department of Landscape Architecture, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Graduate Teaching Assistant

- Professional Practice, Larch 350 (Spring, 2010)

2000

School of Hospitality Management, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Instructional Assistant

- Advanced Food Production and Service Management, HR&IM 330, 430 (Summer/Fall 2000)1998 - 2002

Ski Instruction School at Blue Knob, Blue Knob, PA

PSIA Ski Instructor

- PSIA Certified Ski Instructor, Level I (Winter 1998)

Perfect Turn at Killington and Pico, Killington, VT

PSIA Ski Instructor

- PSIA Certified Ski Instructor, Level I/II (Winter 2000)

Ski Instruction School at Tussey Mountain, State College, PA

PSIA Ski Instructor

- PSIA Certified Ski Instructor, Level I/II (Winter 2002)RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

2012

Virginia Tech Sustainable Landscape Practices Demonstration Garden, Virginia Polytechnic

Institute and State University, Virginia Beach, VA

Research of Sustainable Site Initiative (SSI) submittable for Dr. Laurie Fox

-Similar to LEED, the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SSI) is a rating system developed for

the integration of sustainable building practices in the field of Landscape Architecture

and development. My work on this project involved the analysis and submission for credits

on the Virginia Tech Sustainable Landscape Practices Demonstration Garden Submission. For

our rating, I developed a collection of GIS analysis (ArcMAP 10), CAD models and an

extensive report for review. GIS mapping including hydrological, soil, climate and landuse

analysis along with the extenisve use of DEM and LIDAR data. Some GIS information was

transferred to AutoCAD aiding in the development of a site model utilized for identifying

and siting vegetation, drainage locations and other physical features. This analysis

culminated into a full report expressing our interest in specific credits available in the

rating system.

20102011Hamer Center for Community Design, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Graduate Research Assistant to Dr. Mallika Bose

- Investigating the role of Nutrition in the Life of Public Housing Residents in

Harrisburg, PA.

Through this project I led field research for nutrition environment and neighborhood

walkability studies in Lewistown and Harrisburg, PA. This research involved the

implementation of GIS mapping, SPSS statistical analysis, survey planning and data

collection.

Wind Farming Analysis,

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Graduate Research Assistant to Dr. Timothy Murtha

- For this project I was responsible for data collection, review and summarization of

data for wind farming analysis in the state of Pennsylvania. My responsibilities included:

1) the collection of PASDA and USGS data into GIS format, 2) formatting these data for use

in the ArcMap Suite, Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and 3) three dimensional

modeling through ArcScene exploring usage of these data for computational fluid dynamics

(CFD) analysis.

Shrinking Cities in the Rust Belt, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Graduate Research Assistant to Professor Sean Burkholder

- My responsibilities involved data collection, review and summarization of comparative

histories for fifteen post-industrial cities in the United States. These reviews included

detailed historical, demographic, and economic data analysis with extensive mapping

utilizing ArcGIS. This project also involved the investigation of contemporary planning

initiatives for each city and assessment of each city s governmental structure.

2009 - 2010Hamer Center for Community Design, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Graduate Research Assistant to Dr. Mallika Bose

- Project coordination and Survey Data Collection

This phase of my research with Dr. Bose involved preparation for neighborhood survey

projects in Harrisburg and West Philadelphia, PA. Preparation for these projects included

planning site visits, neighborhood mapping, and survey creation. These efforts culminated

into three data collection sessions over the course of two months in the targeted

neighborhoods. Through this project I effectively maintained working relationships with

the Penn State Internal Review Board, branch project coordinators, and university

liaisons.

- Nutrition Environment Measurement Survey (NEMS), Lewistown, PA.

This research project was my introduction to working with Hamer Center for Community

Design. I was initially tasked with the summarization of data collected from previous

community focus group projects conducted in Lewistown, PA. These focus group collected

information involving participant s perceived barriers to healthy eating. My involvement

included the assessment and summary of focus group data, demographic data collection, GIS

mapping and SPSS data review.

1999 - 2000Center for Food Innovation, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Research Assistant to Dr. Peter Bordi

- During my undergraduate career I became involved with Dr. Bordi and the Franco Super

Bakery researching healthy baking alternatives for the commercial production of snacks and

treats. The experimental projects involved testing different baking methods and recipes

for soy based products. My additional duties included detailing surveys and questionnaires

about texture, flavor and appearance of baked goods, and utilizing these results for the

purposes of recipe modification.

PEER REVIEWED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Reese, Ian C. (2011). Planning Theories in Small Rural Cities. 2011 CELA Conference. Los

Angeles,

CA Paper Accepted.

Reese, Ian C. (2009). Assessing Demographics of a Shrinking City. No Boundaries,

Pennsylvania

State

University. University Park, PA.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The College of William and Mary, Center for Geospatial Analysis. Williamsburg, VA 2012CAD Technician (AutoCAD 2012) / GIS Analyst (ArcMAP 10)

- Completion of Facilities Administration Management Information System (FAMIS) modeling

program. Editing, detailing, and distribution of campus wide building analysis utilizing

AutoCAD 2012. Goal of the project is to successfully deconstruct existing CAD models of

campus structures into readable FAMIS format. This is a part-time position assessed

annually for funding.

- LiDAR data management. Organizing, cleaning and compressing .LAS data for the state of

Virginia. Updating and organizing these data for our website and making them available for

the general public. Deliverables for this project include: 1. shapefiles depicting regions

of available LiDAR, 2. development of accurate metadata, 3. LAS to LAZ conversion, and 4.

reference maps guiding users to proper tile selection.

- Digitizing mangrove forests in the Dominican Republic. Developing polygons accurately

depicting mangrove shape and size according topographic maps scanned and referenced into

ArcMap 10. This project also includes the generation of metadata for future users.

Hertzler and George. WIlliamsburg, VA 20112012Project Manager

- This small design/build firm has offered me the opportunity to maintain full control

over projects from the inception of project to the finished product. The typical process

involved an initial client meeting with onsite assessment, site notation, and conceptual

sketching. Concepts are then developed with the guidance of company principles, estimated

and delivered to the client for project approval. Upon client approval, design concepts

are developed through collaboration with company principles, site foremen, and myself.

Materials,

staging, and equipment are finalized for final approval. The third phase of each project

placed me onsite for the duration of installation. This process allowed me to troubleshoot

changes, address client requests, and oversee phasing and budgetary constraints. These

projects include landscape, architectural, and structural engineering design and

installation ranging from $1,000 to $30,000 and include drainage, hardscaping, and,

architectural features.

Reese Planning and Design. State College, PA 2009 2011

Personal Contracting

- During the summer months of my graduate career I designed, modeled, and planned

landscapes for residents of State College, PA. During this time, I maintained a client

base of five to eight account and implemented my knowledge of local geography and terrain

to combine unique environmental features with landscape design practices. These designs

ranged from landscape to structural and included decking, hardscaping, gardens and flower

beds. Through this experience I built a new appreciation for combining design, theory and

environment elements.

Pennoni Associates. State College, PA 20082009Building Structural Designer

- The primary element of my work at this firm was the design, modeling, and translation

of building plans for large pre-cast concrete facilities. This involved the interpretation

of architectural site plans from third party clients into construction drawings, the

creation specification sheets for individual construction pieces, and the alteration of

these documents based on remedial requests. Designs were created using two and three

dimensional CAD modeling software. During my time here I managed two drafters in the

production of three

dimensional CAD models and detail sheets. I also gained increased exposure to load

analysis.

Corle Building Designs. Imler, PA. 2007 - 2008Building Engineer

- This position involved me in the design and manufacturing of custom steel building. My

work assignments included checking for excessive wind, seismic and sheer loads in custom

building designs. This experience exposed me to the practical applications of

International (IBC) and Uniform Building (UBC) codes and the American Society of Civil

Engineers (ASCE) Minimum Design Loads for Buildings.

Interior Dimensions. Medford, MA 2007Interior Millwork Designer

- Through this position I worked with designers and craftsmen to create custom interior

spaces. My daily work duties included the translation of abstract architectural designs

and concepts into construction documents. These designs ranged from furniture, cabinetry,

inset shelving, custom pieces, and trim. This position exposed me to the practical

applications of three dimensional AutoCAD, the fundamentals of interior design, and how to

effectively communicate a client s vision in a range of mediums. I was often involved with

each project from inception to installation.

Burley s Fine Foods, Tyrone, PA 2004 - 2007Restaurant Assistant Manager

- The restaurant provided steady employment for my three years of engineering school.

During this time I supervised and trained server and bartending staff in the proper

methods of upscale, fine-dining restaurant practices. I additionally coordinated large

catering events and special in-house promotions including Oktoberfest, wine tastings and

rehearsal dinners. During my tenure I implemented a new point of sales system to track

inventory, budget and financial transactions.

DESIGN COMPETITIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

ESRI Virtual Campus 2012

Learning ArcGIS Spatial Analyst, Learning GIS Desktop, Creating, Editing, and Managing

Geodatabases for ArcGIS Desktop, Geoprocessing with ArcGIS Desktop, Working with

Coordinate Systems

in ArcGIS 10

Downtown Fargo: an urban infill competition. 2010

Fargo.Urban.Green: The integration of urban planning theories and environmental design.

- Entry utilized compact design, passive solar, and rainwater harvesting techniques

combined with contemporary planning theories of Smart Growth, New Urbanism, and Garden

Cities.

LEED Core Concepts and Strategies 2010

PROGRAM SKILLS / BUILDING CODE EXPERIENCE

AutoCAD Adobe CS5 ArcGIS 10/9.3 Sketch-Up Flash

SPSS Minitab Dreamweaver Excel Mac OS

IBC Building Code UBC Building Code ASCE Building Standards

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ExcelSPSSMinitabMicrosoft OfficeMac OS 9Adobe Acrobat (All Versions)AutoCAD 2010 (v

18.0)AutoCADAutoCAD 2009 (v 17.2)Google SketchUpProfessional EngineerAdobe Macromedia

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Census BureauHardware:Light TableNikon 35mm 1.8Epson ScannerHp

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