Throughout my career I have had the opportunity to master plan a wide variety of projects including urban and residential communities, neighborhoods, numerous public parks, apartments and condominium complexes, a luxury hotel and an eco-resort. I am adept at compiling and analyzing data on site conditions, preparing site plans, construction drawings, and cost estimates. Having lived in various regions of the country, I have developed a strong understanding of how to incorporate drastically different regulatory agency and zoning code requirements. I have produced design guidelines, master plan and planned development (PUD) documents. I have worked with LEED consultants, Zoning and Land Use Consultants and other Landscape Design consultants on a variety of projects throughout Multnomah County.
I am proficient at producing comprehensive and informative presentation materials to communicate complex projects; preparing hand and computer graphic illustrations, renderings and models for marketing and client presentations. I have facilitated and attended multiple community workshops and design charrettes over the years.
In Portland, I have developed a strong working relation with Lewis and Clark College as an independent contractor; working on a wide array of projects throughout the campus. I have also developed professional associations with various consulting firms, landscape designers, landscape service business owners and home owners. However, my greatest aspiration is to work on public projects that have long-term implications on improving the daily lives of all individuals by providing a safe, natural environment to live, work and recreate.
CreativeScapes, LLC, Portland, OR, US, Landscape Architect
Provide expertise to local firms, municipalities and property owners as needed. Gather site data, interpret and analyze information, develop design concepts and coordinate with contractors for project installation. Develop and draft site plans, planting plans, grading plans and construction details.
Work extensively with Lewis and Clark College to provide construction documents to bid for Sewer Reconstruction Project; oversee installation of landscape renovation. Additional work for Lewis and Clark College includes: designing and overseeing installation of a putting green, providing restoration plan for the formal garden, designing an infiltration planter to accommodate roof run-off, developing an outdoor amphitheater, improving landscaping throughout campus with consideration given to native plantings, cultural and historical issues, and improving the pedestrian experience with signage and appropriate circulation enhancements.
DesignWorks, LC, Charleston, SC, US, Senior Designer
Compiled and analyzed data on site conditions. Prepared site plans, construction drawings, and cost estimates. Understood and incorporated regulatory agency and zoning code requirements. Produced design guidelines, master plan and planned development (PUD) documents.
Advised client and construction personnel on landscape features. Inspected construction work in progress to ensure compliance with landscape specifications. Approved or rejected quality of materials.
Directed and coordinated site analysis and client presentations.
Master planned a variety of projects including urban and residential communities, neighborhoods, public parks, apartment and condominium complexes, a luxury hotel and a resort. Worked with community and city leaders to develop the City of Manning’s revitalization master plan. Cultivated conceptual solutions with team to master plan a 16,000 acre tract of land.
Implemented conservation easements, worked to achieve LEED certified addition to existing school building, designed bed and breakfast improvements and prepared airport Technical Review Committee submittal.
Developed conceptual solutions and created innovative designs for site specific and master plan land development. Prepared hand and computer graphic illustrations, renderings and models for marketing and client presentations. Facilitated and attended community workshops and design charrettes.
University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, WI, US, Campus Design Assistant
Created graphic presentation and layout of cultural landscape project maps for UW-Madison Campus Master Plan.
Developed storm water management plan; determined and analyzed existing site features and produced rain garden plan.
Independently established comprehensive Moped Parking Master Plan for entire campus. Determined location of lots, prepared plans and specifications for site layouts, signage and construction, and met with contractors to oversee implementation of lots.
City of Fitchburg Parks and Recreation, Fitchburg, WI, US, Landscape Architect Intern
Edited and assembled Capital Plan/Budget Proposal. Developed and designed comprehensive maps using Arcview GIS for Parks and Open Space Plan. Designed plans for several projects such as dog park, cemetery entrance, wood lot path system and neighborhood parks.
Oversaw mountain bike trail project, created program information packet for Parks Commission meeting, drafted Memorandum of Understanding, worked with Wisconsin Off-Road Bike Association representative to plan design and implementation of trails.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI, US, Horticultural Intern
Refined, updated and maintained plant mapping, records and labeling throughout the gardens. Designed, implemented and managed a variety of perennial, woody, aquatic and annual plantings.
Cared for and maintained the 36-acre public display garden, gained direct experience working in all of the specialty gardens, including the Herb, Meadow, Perennial, Rock, Rose, Thai, Shade and Wildflower gardens.
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, US, Bachelors, Landscape Architect
