Vani Iyer
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Summary of Qualifications
Experienced design professional with background in city, county and federal government. Proficient in research and writing with a focus in planning and design. Education
NC State University – Raleigh, NC – Master of Landscape
Architecture, 2000 Appalachian State University – Boone, NC
Bachelor of Psychology, 1994 Health psychology (1994-5)
Schematic design Document writing/editing AutoCAD GIS Skills Landscape architecture/planning skills Photography Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator Landscape Architecture/Planning
• Researched project sites in commercial and residential areas for zoning regulations
• Utilized G.I.S. to assess home values in relation to neighborhoods and included trail, parks and transportation connections to specific areas. Design/Research
• Researched project sites in commercial and residential areas for zoning regulations.
• Conducted drainage calculations and cost estimation of projects.
• Communicated with homeowners to design a plan and layout for a residence utilizing site evaluation, photographs, sketches and AutoCAD.
• Created hand drawn illustrations through collage, pen and ink and digital color manipulation; Graphic Displays
• Made conceptual drawings, site visits, survey work and photographic documentation of Wake County schools and parks.
Communications
• Communicated with Architectural Review Board members, contractors and homeowners to approve or deny changes to their residence.
• Developed relationships with university officials and scientists in managing grant funding applications.
Work History
Member, Architectural Review Board, Woodcroft Durham NC 2014-2016 Site Review Specialist, City of Raleigh, Raleigh NC 2001-2005 Designer, Envirotek Inc, Raleigh, NC 2000-2001
Intern, Wake County Parks and Recreation, Raleigh NC 1997-1999 Temp, UNC Lineberger Cancer Institute.
Army Research Office, RTP, NC 1991-1994