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Kirk Olney

Kirk Olney

West Palm Beach, FL, US

 

About 

I am very interested in the recently posted landscape architect positions.  I am a Florida registered landscape architect and have extensive experience working on a variety of multi-disciplinary public and private projects.  I have far-reaching understanding of preparing and overseeing the production and preparation of design development and construction drawings.  I have managed the design and construction of a variety of simple and complex projects from median landscapes to complete streetscape design and implementation.  As such, I have a thorough understanding of the design process including hardscape design and construction and the art of arranging plants in an aesthetically pleasing functional and attractive fashion. 

I have extensive leadership and management experience.  This experience includes managing a professional design office, project manager and client relations.   As a project manager, I am able to understand complex situations and able to synthesize creative solutions that can be completed on a set schedule and within in established budgets.  I can effectively, in a clear and concise manner, communicate via e-mail and letters and have effective, personable and professional telephone and face-to-face verbal conversation skills.

Employment 

RMPK Group, West Palm Beach, FL, US, Senior Landscape Architect

Worked as a senior landscape architect and project manager. Also performed various personnel and office management duties. Company was purchased by IBI Group.

Jan 2006 - current
 

Durr & Associates, Wellington, FL, US, Senior Landscape Architect

Worked as a senior landscape architect and project manager. Also performed various personnel and office management duties. Company was purchased by RMPK Group.

Jan 2005 - current
 

Tetra Tech, Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, Senior Landscape Architect

Worked as a senior landscape architect and project manager. Left company because landscape architecture was being discontinued at the location where i was working.

May 2004 - current
 

Glatting Jackson, West Palm Beach, FL, US, Landscape Architect

Worked as designer and project manager. Left company to grow professionally.

May 1996 - current
 

United States Air Force, England & Spain, Aircrew Life Support Technician

Maintained fighter pilot equipment; inspected and installed survival equipment.

Sep 1986 - current
 

IBI Group - Gruzen Samton, West Palm Beach, FL, US, Senior Landscape Architect

Worked as a senior landscape architect and project manager. Also performed various personnel and office management duties. Was laid off due to the slow economy in South Florida

Feb 2007 - Jun 2010
 

Education 

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, US, BArch, Landscape Architecture

Sep 1990 - current
 

Areas of Specialization