Landscape Designer & Drafter

Objective: To be an innovative designer creating functional and aesthetically pleasing environments that meets the needs of the client.

Profile:

• Artistic & Creative

• Goal- oriented

• Self-motivated

• Good interpersonal skills

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Skills

• AutoCAD, Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat), Form Z Radiosity, Graphic Art, Multimedia, HTML Web Design, Microsoft Office

• Model Building (Cardboard, Chipboard, Wood, Metal, Concrete, and Plaster)

• Graphic Layout and Design

• Environmental Impact Research and Soil Studies

• Conceptual Design Development

• Sketching and Hand Rendering

• Private Garden Design and 3D Computer Renderings

• Presentation and User Interaction Conceptualization

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Education:

Arizona State University – College of Design - Major: Landscape Architecture

B.S. – Magna Cum Laude with Honors

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Work Experience:

2008 / June - Commercial and Residential Design

Bellinger Foster Steinmetz Landscape Architecture

• Hotel Resort Design and Development, Hotel Pool Patio and Garden Design

• Athletic Field and Sport Facilities

• Playground Facilities and Parks

• California State University Monterey Bay Landscape Restoration

• Recreational Trail Design

2007/ May – August – Large Scale Residential Landscape Design

Exteriors by Chad Robert

• Paradise Valley, AZ- Design and Build Residences, Preliminary Design

• Phoenix, AZ – Multiple Design and Build Residences

• Montecito, CA – Large Scale Design and Build

2006/ May – August - Maintenance Technician Engineer

Pinnacle Property Management

2005/ June – August - Landscape Installation & Maintenance

3 S Landscaping

2004/ May – August – Residential Landscaping and Conceptual Design

Suzanne L. Landscaping Inc.

• Bellaire, TX – Multiple Design and Build Residences

• Houston, TX - Multiple Design and Build Residences

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Awards & Honors:

• Honorable Mention for Willamette Valley Wildlife Restoration: Integrating Habitats

• Dean’s Honors List at ASU from 2004-2008

• Distinguished Honor Roll/Magnolia High School – 2003 & 2004

• High Honor Roll/Woodlands Christian Academy – 2000 & 2001

• National Junior Honor Society – 1999

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Community Service:

• Habitat for Humanity project – 1999/00 & 2000/01

• Elderly & Handicapped Assistance Program – 2001

• Children’s Home/Rehabilitation Center – 2000

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Interests/Activities:

• Classic Car Restoration

• 1966 Ford Thunderbird – 2000/02

• 1972 Triumph Spitfire/Mark IV – 2003/04

• Large scale building project- Garage conversion to an apartment

• Large scale carpentry projects- Garden gazebos, arbors, garden benches,

and greenhouses

• Small aircraft (Cessna) Flying experience

• Extensive landscape beautification & lot clearing

• Drawing and landscape drafting

• Travel - International & Domestic

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