I am a certified Landscape Architect with nine years of professional experience who would like to contribute my abilities in site design, construction detailing, and construction observation towards a Project Manager position within the residential or commercial construction industry.
I have amassed years of experience as a Project Manager on the design side of many large mixed-use, office, and multi-family projects within the DC metro area, including the revitalization of downtown Silver Spring and the exciting and challenging National Harbor project. I have worked with many of the areas largest general contractors such as Clark, Coakley Williams and Whiting-Turner.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture | West Virginia University, 2000 (Minor in Geography)
Nine years of experience as a landscape architect at LandDesign, a multidisciplinary firm providing urban design, planning, branding, landscape architecture and civil engineering services, operating six offices domestically and one in Beijing, China. Work experience included all phases of Landscape Architecture, including site research and analysis, schematic design, master planning, construction documentation/observation and detailing.
• Responsible for company growth through participation in company-wide envisioning, recruitment/hiring of entry-level talent and the development of existing staff through management, technical training and mentoring.
• Project manager responsible for work from the preparation of contracts, including scope and fee structure, to management of deliverables, and accounts receivable for design fees ranging from 5K to 100K +.
• Built and maintained client relationships with large local and national developers while pursuing new work in both the public and private sector through the identification and preparation of RFP’s, and continuous pursuit of new opportunities by establishing contacts with government agencies and private developers.
The Brickman Group
Landscape Designer Intern
Responsible for site analysis, inventory, and design for commercial projects within the DC metro area
Great American Landscapes
Intern
Responsible for the installation of landscape/hardscapes for a high-end residential design-build company
TECHNICAL SKILLSET
• Production of construction document sets including staking, grading, materials, landscape, and detailing
• Detailed review and approval of technical shop drawings and submittals
• Quality control of drawings and construction including site reports and final landscape/grading certifications
• Coordination with governmental agencies, Architects; Civil, MEP and Structural Engineers
• Knowledge and interpretation of the International Building Code, ADA Accessibility Guidelines, and American Standard for Nursery Stock
• Interpretation of jurisdictional comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, and design construction standards
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch-Up, and Microsoft Office Suite
SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS
• One of two Landscape Architects responsible for construction coordination of 10+ buildings and perimeter landscaping for National Harbor, a 7.3-million square feet mixed-use community located on a 1.25 mile stretch of waterfront along the Potomac river in Prince George’s County, MD.
• Completed PSMJ A/E/C project management boot camp
• Multiple speaking engagements - West Virginia University senior LA professional practice class
• Projects in Africa, Russia, United Arab Emirates, and Jamaica, including a week-long design charrette in the UAE
NukeJobs is a nuclear jobs board that provides nuclear job seekers access to international directories of Nuclear Employers, Nuclear Resumes and Nuclear Jobs such as Nuclear Engineer Jobs, Nuclear Construction Jobs, Nuclear Power Plant Jobs, Nuclear Medicine Jobs, Nuclear Pharmacy Jobs, Nuclear Security Jobs, Nuclear Physics Jobs, Nuclear Reactor Jobs, Nuclear Material Jobs, Nuclear Safety Jobs, and Nuclear Waste Jobs.