find employment in a landscape architectural firm or engineering firm as a landscape designer/architect or cad designer.
PETER G. BURKE
C. (954) 865-7009 • H. (954) 840-7096 • 107 Hedgerow Lane • Kathleen, GA 31047 Peter.Burke[at]gmx.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• Landscape Designer with over 7 years of experience in California, Florida, New York, and Massachusetts; based Engineering and Landscape Architectural firms
• Analytical decision-maker, ability to multi task, with extensive experience in analysis, design and development, complimented by a proven record of increasing productivity and capable of transforming difficult situations
• Motivated self-starter, reliable, team oriented and dedicated to excellence
• Extensive real estate development including but not limited to: commercial, residential, master planned communities, city parks, sculpture gardens, and DOT projects
• Community leadership through nonprofit board participation, excellent relationship-builder with a strong network of professional contacts
EDUCATION
State University of New York College of Environmental, Science, and Forestry, Syracuse, NY
Bachelor’s Landscape Architecture—2001
Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association
FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional—2003
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JACOBS, Urban Design + Planning – Deerfield Beach, FL
URBAN PLANNER I, December 2006—October 2009
Implement comprehensive development strategies from project conception through construction documents including: predevelopment site analysis, site assessment and conceptual design studies. Develop cad drawings for the production of site design, site details, layout, specifications, planting plans, lighting plans, and irrigation plans. Produce color renderings of site plans, elevations and exhibits for public presentations, client’s use, and marketing materials. Perform quantity take-offs and calculations for final product and bid documents.
Implement National Cad standards and protocols for quality design. Maintain quality control on all active projects. Participate in online software tutorial, company-wide policy and advocacy initiatives. Ensure all projects are maintained and within budgetary constraints. Work in partnership with Landscape Architects, Planners, Professional Engineers and Cad Designers to provide stable management oversight for the development of various projects.
Selected Contributions:
• Led marketing effort to create and implement color illustrative renderings of existing plans and elevations utilizing Photoshop software.
• Interoffice Liaison between the Florida and Texas offices.
RHETT ROY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE – Fort Lauderdale, FL
PROJECT MANAGER, October 2003 – November 2006
Production of conceptual site design studies and landscape design implementation start to finish including: site analysis, field surveys planting plans, hardscape design and construction details. Compute cost estimates, quantity take offs, and other calculations for final design. Interpret and analyze city, county, and government agency zoning and landscape codes for preparation of plans. Participate in team development meetings and oversee in construction administration. Develop recommendations, presentations for clients, government entities, community groups and the public. Work in partnership with clients and Architects to achieve a quality design.
Selected Contributions:
• Organized annual national ASLA continuing education course and tour of residential projects within Fort Lauderdale.
MORGAN WHEELOCK, INC. – West Palm Beach, FL
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER, March 2002 – October 2003
Site analysis, field surveys and landscape design implementation start to finish including planting plans, hardscape design, and construction details utilizing auto cad software.
Selected Contributions:
• Procurement officer for the selection of all hardscape materials.
• Interoffice Cad Liaison between Florida and Massachusetts offices.
• 2008 FL ASLA Merit Award for the Phillip Hulitar Sculpture Garden at the Society of the Four Arts
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION – Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY
ENGINEERING ASSISTANT AND PARK AIDE, 1992 – 2000
Responsible for collection and recording of site data including site conditions, site analysis, and field surveys. Provide administrative responsibilities including scheduling of employees and supervision of support staff in high traffic tourist areas of park.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
• Color Renderings • Information Technology Initiatives • Computer Aided Drafting
• Organization Strategic Planning • Program Analysis & Development • Staff Coaching & Mentoring
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
• Adobe Acrobat • Adobe Photoshop CS • Arc Map • Auto Cad 2000 – 2008
• Auto Desk Impressions • Bentley Project Wise • Civil 3D • Land Desktop
• Microsoft Office Suite • Microstation (In Progress) • OCE Printer/Scanner • Windows 98/2000/XP/7
MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Landscape Architecture
Florida Chapter American Society of Landscape Architecture
VOLUNTEER WORK
Oakland Shores Condominium #1, Inc.
President, Board of Directors, 2007—2009
Main Transit Fire Department
Fireman/Emergency Medical Technician, 1993 – 1999
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