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Edward Li, Associate ASLA

Edward Li, Associate ASLA

New York, NY, US

 

About 

I am a graduate at the State University of New York - College of Environmental Science and Forestry with a joint diploma from Syracuse University with a Bachelor in Landscape Architecture. During my last year, I completed my capstone analyzing typologies of urban fabrics in Ponce, Puerto Rico and Niagara Falls, NY. I am currently studying to obtain my LEED Green Associate certification in the following months and intend on becoming a LEED AP in the future.

From my extracurricular activities, internships, and studies I have experience in hand/photo renderings, graphic/ visual/ web design, sustainable planning, landscape/ urban design, storm water management, construction/ project management, technological maintenance, and working in teams as well as independently. It has allowed me to become proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook), AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Sketchup, Rhino, Revit, and 3D renderings.


Specialties: Landscape Architectural Design, Visualization & Branding, Public Communication, Project Management, Graphic l Visual l Web Design.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Movement Minded P.C., New York, NY, US, Visual Branding Strategist

Mar 2015 - current
 

LAURELTON GROUP INC. l The Laurel Group, Huntington, NY, US, Associate Project Manager

• Acted as liaison between internal departments including production, design, sales and accounting to insure success of clients projects
• Prepared RFQ's, compile quote submissions and determine which submission is most adequate for the project
• Assisted operations manager to create daily material list and dictate goals for tradesmen
• Tracked project cost through job costing to maintain profit margins by at least 52%
• Translated blueprints and contracts in order to layout all phases of construction throughout the project
• Organized schedule for project by creating GANTT charts and timelines in Excel and Foundation
• Supervised all tradesmen daily at each job

Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
 

Lotus Design Group, New York, NY, US, Junior Designer

• Conceptualized and drafted designs for residential, public, and corporate open spaces
• Managed materials for projects, and maintain overall aesthetics of sites
• Analyzed and implemented designs, by potting various vegetation
• Consulted and communicated with potential and current clientele

Jun 2013 - Feb 2014
 

Brookstone, Niagara Falls, NY, US, Storefront Designer/ Manager

• Rated as North East Top Manager in sales generating over $25,000 in Quarter period
• Organized incoming inventory in stockroom to ensure all products are accessible
• Assisted in designing and implementing new floor plans for the storefront
• Calculated daily revenue and current inventory into daily reports

Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
 

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Architecture, Ponce, Puerto Rico, Abroad Researcher

• Generated ArcGIS photo imagery for over 5 different resorts in Puerto Rico
• Analyzed the inventory of sites to determine following steps of design
• Assisted department chair in 3D model printing of draft designs of projects
• Updated personal website and blog of study abroad experience and design thesis
• Participated in architectural seminars and guest presentations in the University
• Worked with local colleagues of the University to provide 3D perspective rendering
of current projects

May 2012 - Sep 2012
 

New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, Brooklyn, NY, US, Urban Parks Intern

• Managed recreational, cultural, and educational programs for people of all ages throughout the five boroughs of New York City
• Promoted stewardship of nearly 14 percent of New York City’s land use
• Acted as ambassador for New York City’s vast green space
• Educated the public about appreciation of the natural and historical elements of parklands
• Assisted Parks Sergeant and senior staff with technical work on over 10 park projects

May 2011 - Sep 2011
 

Information Technology Services, Syracuse, NY, US, Technology Support Assistant

• Maintained projectors, desktops and laptops for multiple departments on campus
• Provided hardware and media software support for students and faculty
• Managed service center operations by performing routine system security checkups
• Supported the teaching of multimedia technology and web-based learning systems to students

Sep 2009 - Sep 2010
 

Everson Museum Of Art, Syracuse, NY, US, Public Relations Intern

• Created spreadsheets of existing artwork and potential purchases
• Assisted in preliminary research of artwork
• Coordinated the coverage of the media’s design of the museum through marketing plans
• Developed promotional campaigns, press releases, exhibitions, programs, and gallery

Jan 2009 - May 2009
 

Education 

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF), Syracuse, NY, US, Bachelors, Landscape Architecture

• Off Campus Program at Puerto Rico, Summer 2012
• Sigma Lambda Alpha Honor Society, Spring 2012
• Emerging Student Leader Award 2011, sponsored by General Electric and Syracuse University Career Services

Courses:
AutoCAD (LSA303)
ArcGIS (ESF300)
Construction Materials and Structures (LSA343)
Construction Documents (LSA423)
Comprehensive Land Planning (LSA451)
Digital Graphics & 3D Modeling (LSA496)
Grading and Drainage (LSA342)
Planting Design & Practice (LSA433)
Technical Writing (LSA410)
Professional Practice in Landscape Architecture (LSA455)
Natural Processes in Design & Planning (LSA311)
History of Landscape Architecture (LSA405)
Urban Ecological Planning (LSA496)
Construction Project Management (CME454)
Urban Planning And Design (LSA470)

Jan 2009 - May 2013
 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, Bachelors, Sustainable Landscape Design

While attending the State University of New York - College of Environmental Science and Forestry, I took a number of different courses at Syracuse University. Graduating from the State University of New York - College of Environmental Science and Forestry with a joint diploma from Syracuse University.

Jan 2009 - May 2013
 

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, School of Architecture, Ponce, PR, US, Study Abroad Program

Study Abroad Program, Summer 2012

May 2012 - Aug 2012
 

Awards 

Graduated with Cum Laude from Syracuse University, Award

An honor added to a diploma or degree for work that is above average.

2013
 

Gary Hamilton '76 Memorial Scholars Grant, Grant

Grants and awards made from this fund are used to assist students who demonstrate financial need and are in either Environmental Studies or Landscape Architecture.

2012
 

Emerging Student Leader Award 2011, Award

This award, presented through The Division of Student Affairs, recognizes up to five freshmen and/or sophomore students who have demonstrated outstanding involvement and initiative as well as great promise in the area of leadership on campus.

2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills