Design Maintenance
Resume:
Benjamin J Muck
Denver, CO 80205
*******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Design Associate with two plus years experience working at Dye Designs Group in
Denver, Colorado. I worked my way up through the business quickly. I completed
construction drawings from conceptual plans through final phase III final construction
documents. My education and experience have helped me excel to be the lead design
associate at Dye Designs Group. I have continued to push my education through taking
design seminars with Ray Hearn where I have been one of his top students including
winning several design competitions. I also took several advanced photoshop classes. I
have developed extensive expertise in computer applications including AutoCAD civil 3d
2013, 3-Dimensional modeling, and graphic visioning. My creative and inventive attitude,
combined with strong verbal communication skills, and team oriented approach provide me
with a sound ability to contribute in any role.
SKILLS
AutoCAD Civil 3d 2013, Adobe Creative Suite, 3dMax, SketchUp, Microsoft Office
Suite, hand drawing.
Routing, Grading, Rendering, Earthwork Calculations, Design, Presentations,
Training.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
DYE DESIGNS GROUP – Denver, Colorado 2010-present
Golf Course Architecture Firm
Design Associate
Completed construction documents for all phases within some very tight deadlines
including all of phase III documents within a week.
Created presentation renderings to get new projects or to be hung as art in the
clubhouses.
Developed programs for golfing communities, master planning and community
development projects including real estate and circulation through the site.
Developed landscape planting plans for golf course, clubhouse and surrounding
areas.
Took projects from concept, through AutoCAD plans, to construction documents, and
finally through presentation renderings.
Managed and trained new hires and interns.
COMMONGROUND GOLF COURSE - Denver, Colorado 2009-2010
Golf Course Recently Redesigned by Tom Doak
Golf Course Maintenance Technician
Recontoured and reshaped bunkers to increase aesthetic appeal as well as lower
maintenance costs.
Set pin placements for tournaments and everyday play.
Fixed and set irrigation lines and heads along with adjusting drainage.
Recontoured and regraded greens to fix maintenance problems.
Cleared trees that were causing turf problems.
Operated machinery to mow grass all over the course learning the slopes that each
machine could handle and mow effectively.
Learned and performed all golf course maintenance tasks.
LEARNING LANDSCAPES - Denver, Colorado 2008-2008
University of Colorado Denver
Created multi-use playgrounds to stimulate kids through play and learning.
Design Research
Critiqued designs of learning landscape playgrounds throughout the Denver area.
Consulted on redesigns of the learning landscapes and fixed small projects.
SELF EMPLOYMENT - Denver, Colorado 2005-2008
Designed and built interior and exterior projects.
Design Build
Consulted with clients on project proposals that included idea consultations, material
selections and budget development.
Consulted on redesigns of residential landscapes and garden design.
Renovated bathrooms, kitchens and entire houses.
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING - Denver, Colorado
2006-2008
University of Colorado Denver Graduate School Computer Lab
Computer Lab Advisor
Instructed and assisted graduate students from Architecture, Urban Planning and
Landscape Architecture with AutoCAD, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, etc.
Assisted students with computer hardware, installing system software, scanning and
other technical operations.
Helped students and professors with setting up and creating presentations.
STICKS & STONES LANDSCAPE CONTRACTING, HILLCREST
LANDSCAPING COMPANY - Brown Deer, Wisconsin 1998-2003
Landscaping Companies in Wisconsin
Landscape Maintenance
Consulted with clients on project proposals that included idea consultations, material
selections and budget development.
Consulted on new and redesigns of residential landscapes and garden landscapes.
Assisted with company start-up which included making contacts, assisting with
budgeting and investing start-up capital.
Completed full renovations and new installs of residential and corporate accounts.
Completed on sight modifications to designs to increase design potential and
aesthetic qualities.
Performed landscape maintenance operations.
EDUCATION
Honorable Degree in Three Design Seminars in Golf Course Design,
2012 – Ray Hearn Golf Course Design, Holland, Michigan
Completed three years as one of the top students and currently enrolled in the fourth
semester.
Awarded best 18 hole golf course design.
Awarded best strategy design for best par 3, 4 and 5.
Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture, 2008 – University of Colorado
Denver, Denver, Colorado
B.A. Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in
Management. Received equivalent degrees in Marketing, Sports
Marketing, Sports Management, Coaching degree and a Minor in
Economics, 2003 – University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, Green Bay, Wisconsin
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant for LA 6631 Landscape Construction Materials
and Methods, University of Colorado Denver, Denver, Colorado 2007-2008
Assisted students with questions about construction documents.
Instructed students on grading practices.
Taught course lessons on AutoCAD.
Guest Workshop Instructor for graduate courses URP 6686 graphics
for Planners and LA 6710 Landscape Representation, University of
2007-2008
Colorado Denver, Denver, Colorado
Taught course lessons on SketchUp, AutoCAD, 3dMax and Photoshop.
Demonstrated and explained hand-rendering and sketching techniques.
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