PROFILE
Highly skilled professional with in-depth international experience in design, estimates, sales and project management. Customer service-oriented with a proven ability to provide team-spirited leadership. Focused and profit driven through the maximization of productivity and profits by fostering independent decision making, inspiring and developing others to work at their highest level.
EDUCATION
University of Ankara, Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, 1993-1997
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Landscape Architect, LA Dept. Manager,M.E.S.C Cons.  Engeneering LLC., Turkey- Present
Integrating a team approach to planning, and creating “site friendly” design solutions which exceed client program expectations. Leadership spans both sales and marketing, with a strong operational discipline. Excellent working relationships with vendors, employees, customers, and associates at all organizational levels
Landscape Architect, Freelance, Atlanta, GA 2001 - Present
Working with all aspects of project development from the sketches, preliminary and full plan phases through specifications and construction documents, obtaining all required site permissions from local authorities necessary for development, and the creation of proposals. Assisting on the monitoring and control of the entire process from start to finish. Lead my team toward environmentally friendly design and installation techniques for more sustainable landscape.
Landscape Designer, ED CASTRO LANDSCAPE , Atlanta, GA 2001 –2009
Working with both large and small clients to meet the needs of the project. Design, render and draft numerous city, state, and residential projects. Handled administrative processes within projects, such as examining project scopes, construction documents, and creating permit drawings.
SKILLS
Production Skills:
Proficient in Autocad 2012, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge inSketch-up and other AutoDesk applications.
Graphic Presentation Skills: 
Hand drafting skills, color rendering skills and perspective design skills. Well honed graphics skills using the latest in Adobe software as well as 3d rendering tools to create photorealistic visualizations (Sketch-up, AutoCAD 3D, Adobe CS3 Suite).
Administration/ Design Implementation:
Capable of completing site analysis plans and site inventory plans prior to design or construction. Site visit and construction observation experience. Providing design documentation from submittals, specifications, permitting and correspondence with design professionals.
AWARDS
MALTA - 2008 Professional landscape Award - Grand Award for Glenwood Park Landscape Installation Multi- Family/Commercial over $200,000
PLANET - 2008 Environmental Improvement - Grand Award for Lisenby Residence
MALTA - 2008 Professional landscape Award - Grand Award for Landscape Installation Single Family Residential over $100,000
MALTA - 2008 Judges’ Chose Award for Outstanding Landscape Installation
PLANET - 2008 Environmental Improvement - Merit Award
GGIA - 2009 Award Program – Grand Award for Design Installation - Residential over $50,000
The Winship Cancer Institute Healing Garden: MALTA - 2006 Professional landscape Award - Distinction Award for Landscape Installation Commercial over $200,000