Landscape Architect
Resume:
David W. Martino ASLA
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
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Objective
A senior position with a creative organization which will allow a challenging use of my skills and experience, while providing guidance and coaching to expand the professional capabilities of my team members.
Summary of Qualifications
A highly motivated professional with over 30 years experience in the profession of landscape architecture. A dedicated professional committed to leadership through team building and professional development. Has a thorough understanding of the design, permitting and construction process for a wide variety of project types. Values client retention and recognizes the importance of marketing. A thorough understanding of the business aspects of a professional organization including project task estimating, departmental budgeting, cost control, staff utilization and receivables.
Selected Accomplishments
Senior Landscape Architect
Burgess & Niple Inc. Woodbridge, Virginia / 2005 - 2009
• Landscape architectural team leader for Mid-Atlantic Region.
• Developed new clients for public and private projects including the site design, landscape architecture and civil engineering for a new regional library in Stafford County Virginia.
• Project Manager / Senior Landscape Architect for a new regional park in Stafford County Virginia. Provided design team management for a multi-office work plan.
• Developed conceptual plans and documents to successfully rezone property for a multi-building professional park.
Landscape Architect / Senior Engineer
Florida Power & Light Co. Juno Beach, Florida / 1995 - 2005
• Developed two unique mixed use urban buildings in downtown Miami to accommodate an electrical substation while adhering to strict zoning requirements. This allowed essential infrastructure to be constructed without subjecting FPL to a lengthy political process. Developed the building envelope design in addition to managing the architectural and engineering team.
• Designed building simulations to integrate electrical substations and high voltage infrastructure into an area of Ft. Lauderdale Florida while complying with highly restrictive codes and ordinances.
• Developed Tilt-Wall constructed structures housing electrical substations providing reduced construction time and optimizing interior space for high voltage equipment.
• Designed and managed the construction of portions of the Miami River Walk.
Consulting Landscape Architect / 1983 - 1995
Lake Worth, Florida
• Landscape architect for private estates in Palm Beach County, Florida. Design services included landscape, hardscape and lighting design.
• Developed landscape construction management process for two landscape contracting firms.
• Landscape architect for the design and development of two residential communities in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Landscape Architectural Department Manager / 1976 - 1983
Vidosh Brothers Inc. Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Managed all design project teams.
• Project team manager for the design and construction of the entry plaza reconstruction at Ford Motor Companies world headquarters complex.
• Designed a multi-use commercial water park in Macomb County, Michigan.
• Project manager for the design of commercial softball parks.
Licenses, Education, Professional Organizations
Professional Registrations / Landscape Architect
Virginia 2006 thru present
Maryland 2006 thru present
Florida 1985 thru present
Michigan 1978 thru 1985
Education
Michigan State University BLA 1975
Professional Associations
ASLA
Virginia Chapter ASLA
Florida Chapter ASLA
CLARB / Grader National Registration Examination
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