PROFILE
-Enthusiastic designer with experience in residential and community design
-Highly skilled computer specialist with expert knowledge of industry-leading programs
-Effective and positive team player eager for experience and knowledge
-Active listener and communicator able to give and receive constructive criticism
-Productive and highly motivated worker willing to work under pressure
EDUCATION
North Dakota State University, 2005-2010
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Design
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Computer Programs:
Auto CAD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Illustrator
Google Sketchup
3D Studio Max
Presentation:
Brochure Design
Photorealistic Rendering
Design Animations
Digital Presentation
3D Computer Modeling
Public Speaking
Technical Setup
EXPERIENCE
Landscape Designer/Land-use Planner [Downtown Fargo, ND]
May 2010
worked with team to turn under-utilized city boulevard space into functioning plot for urban
agriculture - goals included reusing and re-purposing city-owned hardware and promoting urban agriculture in downtown Fargo
Landscape Designer [Luistro Residence, Fargo, ND]
June 2009 - April 2010
developed several conceptual design plans with a naturalistic design aesthetic - concentrated on water retention, quality space making and year-round functionality - collaborated with client and ad ditional landscape design firm
Landscape Planner/Constructor [Probstfield Gardens, Moorhead, MN]
May 2009 - February 2010
worked with team to design and develop community garden master plan - designed and built cus tom, raised planter-boxes for the handicapped and elderly - developed a strategy to improve relation ship between Probstfield gardens and surrounding communities - presented project outcomes at “Home Grown Economy Conference” at University of Minnesota, Crookston
Consultant [EdCampus ,Chaska, MN]
July 2007 - September 2007
researched school campus design with team of consultants - focused on campus circulation,
building layout and design aesthetics
Landscape Designer/Community Planner [Underwood,ND]
May 2007 - September 2007
focused on revitalizing small-town economy and residents’ quality of life - created community identity through rest stop and main street design - worked with logistics of project funding
