My name is Heather Herrin and I have been fascinated by architecture since I was four years old. I use to drag my mom to real estate openings every Sunday just so I could study the architecture. I went on to the University of North Carolian Wilmington and fell in love with Park Planning and design. I pursued an internship at the Maryland National Captial Park Planning Commision where I designed parks, playgrounds, fitness trails, skate parks and helped restore historical landmarks. I also volunteered at the Winston-Salem Planning Department so I could learn more about the administration and inner workings of the Planing Department. I Was employed at a Green Construction and Development Company that went out of business due to the economy and it has been difficult finding work. I was a model employee that loves to work 15 hour days because there is nothing I am more passionate about. If an employer would just give me a a chance I guarantee I would never let you or your orgaization down.
Ski Strom Properties, Winston-Salem, NC, US, Project Coordinator?Designer/Auto CAD desiger
Maintain inventory control of office supplies and CAD materials
Perform deed and title research for property surveys
Maintain Owner’s calendar, appointments, meetings, and itineraries
Prepare field measurements and enter into electronic files
Efficient on all office equipment and maintaining files
Outstanding phone etiquette and interpersonal skills
Responsible for answering multi phone systems
Maintain all electronic files and drawings, construction documents and client files
Create and modify floor plans using AutoCAD and electronic drawings for individual property listings
Design landscape architecture for residential properties
Known for finding creative solutions and resolve problems in a timely efficient and calm matter
Green Pointe Properties, Winston-Salem, NC, US, Project Coordinator/ CAD Designer
Responsible for planning, overseeing, scheduling and controlling of residential designs, construction documents, equipment procurement and operational planning
Oversaw R.O’s from junior CAD designer and caught a mistake on measurements that ultimately saved the company over $10,000
Supervised staff of 5-7 people
Acted as liaison between Green Pointe staff and site supervisors, City officials, and communicated with and managed all vendor and contractor relationships in a timely and effective manner
Prepared and created electronic drawings, construction documents and updated all site supervisors and foramens in timely effective manner
Reviewed submittals and shop drawings for changes and modifications using AutoCAD
Generated and processed proposals, purchasing orders and general project and administrative duties as assigned
Conducted client meetings, reviewed design changes, and ensured excellent customer service and personal attention
Led weekly staff meetings regarding current green trends, company issues, and green building trends
Excellent working relationship with City officials and responsible for acquiring city and construction permits
Calculated cost estimates for projects and charted bid results
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, College Park, MD, US, Landscape Architect Intern
Designed a ten station fitness trail using Life Trail equipment on AutoCAD
Designed a renovation of neighborhood playground that was $5,000 under budget
Assisted in planning and design of multiple playgrounds, parks, skate parks, splash parks, historical renovations and athletic fields throughout Prince George County
Conducted demographic research and presented it to staff using Power Point
Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem, NC, US, AutoCAD 2007
It taught me the technicalities of AutoCAD and how to use and manipulate the system to work in your favor, as well as learn short cuts and the proper use of a very helpful system.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, US, Bachelors, Parks and Recreation Management
Parks and Recreation Management focused on a variety of areas. Some of my favorites that I excelled in include Law and Legal Issues in Parks and Rec Management that included Risk Maagement, Leadership and Outdoor classes, and Park Planing and Design which really makes one appreciate the environment and landscape around us.
