Project Manager Construction
Resume:
ELIZABETH R. McCALLISTER
Portfolio: www.maclarch.com
SUMMARY:
Experienced Landscape Designer with 3 years of experience in the industry
working in Landscape Architecture firms and Design-Build industry. Started
out as a Landscape Designer and progressed to a Project Manager, over-
seeing projects from initial client contact, designing complete
construction documents to conducting project punch lists/final inspection
reports. Educational teaching experience enhances skills such as public
speaking/communication and ability to quickly establish rapports with
people of differing and various backgrounds.
Interested in becoming LEED certified, a certified Arborist as well as a
Registered Landscape Architect.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
--LEED New School Project: New Heights Elementary School, St. Petersburg,
Florida; Landscape Designer.
--Residential Landscape Design: Tampa Bay Tour of Homes, Winter 2005.
--Saved client from numerous lawsuits with design solution for screening
new development project from neighboring residents.
--New home construction landscape designs installed and completed:
Waterchase Community; Astoria Subdivision, Lutz, Florida
--Organized and initiated OGMS as the premier school to enroll in the Elm
Research Institute's Liberty Tree Society, School Membership.
--Safe Schools/Drug-Free Schools Coordinator, 2 years: Highest student
participation to date; recruited community businesses for support and being
sponsors in "Red Ribbon Week," 2010 & 2011.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
School Board of Pinellas County
Science Educator
Oak Grove Middle School, Clearwater, Fl
August 2008 - June 2011
SUMMARY:
Managed the education of approx. 140 8th grade students on a daily basis.
Able to explain complicated processes in simple terms, multi-task, work
independently, speak and engage a wide range of individuals with different
backgrounds (including ESOL) and plan ahead to meet goals
Anderson Lesniak, Inc.
Project Manager--Landscape Architecture
Tampa, Fl
September 2006 - March 2007
SUMMARY:
Managed complete Landscape Architecture projects from initial contact with
client, to the final inspection of the installed plan. Worked with the
clients to develop overall project conception while keeping with their
design needs; created original landscape planting/hardscape and irrigation
plans; worked closely with client for reviews/revisions; submitted all
plans for approval from city planning and zoning officials; completed final
installation inspections of designed projects; conducted irrigation systems
tests; carried out project punch list procedures; completed final
inspection and wrote all final conclusion reports. Worked closely with
associated project architects, LEED-managers and other construction members
to see that design was implemented correctly while meeting project
requirements, budget, schedule, certification and regulations. Presented
LEED Landscape Architecture Master Plan to Pinellas Co. Schools Board
Members.
LandDesign, Inc.
Landscape Designer
Tampa, FL
January 2006 - August 2006
SUMMARY:
Developed planting plans for new construction/renovations for various
public, civic and private development projects. Used AutoCAD to develop
detailed planting plans and rendering project plans/overviews; hand-
rendered plans for project presentations and client proposals; worked
closely with fellow employees in developing project bidding
proposals/marketing ideas/way finding ideas and branding; worked closely
with in-house civil engineering team for project completion; developed
PowerPoint presentations for client proposals; developed and updated
electronic files of all work, time sheets and project progression.
The Hughes Group
Landscape Designer
Odessa, FL
July 2005 - December 2005
SUMMARY:
Created various landscape planting/hardscape/pool plans for new and
existing residential homes. Conducted all on-site site analyses; worked
closely with each client to determine landscape wants/needs; designed
residential landscape planting/hardscape plans while maintaining builder's
limited landscaping budget; researched plant, paver and ornamental objects
availability from appropriate companies and placed orders; developed plant,
paver and ornamental objects ordering reports for company; used plant and
mulch calculations to develop ordering lists; composed plant cost billing
reports; submitted planting plans for builder/zoning approval. All plans
were completed using hand drafting and drawing techniques while meeting the
high demand of new construction (5-6 new home designs/week) and satisfying
all building codes, zoning restrictions and community guidelines.
Landscape Designer Consultant
ACP Visioning & Planning, NY
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Sept. 2004 - May 2005
SUMMARY:
Hired as a private project consultant for ACP's BlueprintPlus Project for
The City of Fort Wayne, Indiana. This project was to help The City develop
vision guidelines for public policies and development/investment
guidelines, to design public places/ buildings that frame the area and to
identify specific sites that could serve as catalyst projects. Participated
in the three-part intensive charette process. Completed and assisted team
in extensive documentation and research, detailed site analysis,
public/community workshops and planning sessions, open-house reviews and
interviews with stake holders. Completed color renderings as well as
completed hand-drawings of proposed catalyst ideas for encouraging city in-
fill and The City's growth initiative. Many of the ideas developed during
this are currently being implemented by The City of Fort Wayne. (Site link:
http://www.acp-planning.com/portfolio/downtown-vision-city-of-fort-wayne-
indiana/)
EDUCATION:
Master's Degree, Landscape Architecture
September 2000 - June 2005
The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH
Bachelor's Degree, General Science Education,
September 1984 - 1990
The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH
MEMBERSHIPS:
The Ohio State University Alumni, Life Member.
AWARDS:
The Ohio State University, Walter E. Chambers Scholarship, Landscape
Architecture 2002.
"Who's Who in America's Teachers," 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998.
The Ohio State University, Stadium Scholarship Dormitory, Upsilon Pi
Upsilon, Honorary Member, 1990.
The Ohio State University, Stadium Scholarship Dormitory Distinguished
Service Award, 1989.
The State of Ohio Legislature, Leader of Tomorrow Award, 1989.
The Ohio State University, Stadium Scholarship Dormitory Distinguished
Service Award, 1988.
The State of Ohio Legislature, Leader of Tomorrow Award, 1988.
INTERESTS
Outdoor activities (hiking, bicycling, swimming, gardening, etc.), Sports
(Playing and Watching), Snorkeling/Scuba, Books--Reading and Writing, Arts
and Crafts, Animals/Pets, Drawing, Music, Family & Friends.
REFERENCES:
Elizabeth Brooks (Professional)
Resource Planning Analyst at The Ohio State UniversityResource Planning
Analyst, The Ohio State University
Brenda Cooper (Personal)
Consumer Banking Specialist, Horry County State Bank
Thomas Reeves (Personal, Professional)
Adjunct Faculty--Communication Skills, Columbus State Community College
Business Manager of Student Affairs, The Ohio State University
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