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Peyton Peterson

Peyton Peterson

Athens, GA, US

 

About 

I am a 2014 Master of Landscape Architecture Candidate at the University of Georgia. My current endeavors include job hunting for full time, entry level employment opportunities with potential landscape architecture firms. I have experience in both private and public sectors, and I am looking to relocate for work starting in May 2014.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

University of Georgia, Athens, GA, US, Graduate Research Assistant

Research focused on the implementation of ICP's (Interlocking Concrete Pavements) and PICP's (Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavements) within the landscape architecture industry. Creation and continual development of www.paveshare.org as an online resource for ICP's.

Sep 2012 - current
 

Self, Landscape Designer

Self-employed landscape designer with clientele being predominately in residential master plans, agritourism master and business plans, and residential design/horticultural consultations.

May 2009 - current
 

Archway Partnership, Athens, GA, US, Landscape Design Summer Intern

Design Intern working solo on The Gateway Corridor Project for the town of Cornelia, GA. Duties included creating a master plan, rails-to-trails multi-use pathway, and signage for the corridor’s three major highway entrances into downtown Cornelia.

May 2013 - Jul 2013
 

Taproot Land Management, Raleigh, NC, US, Landscape Designer

I was one of three landscape designers/architects on staff whose business clientele was predominately high-end residential in the greater Raleigh, NC area. My duties included, but were not limited to, management, client consultation, irrigation and outdoor lighting specs., residential design work, and working alongside a North Carolina licensed landscape architect for commercial property design.

Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
 

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, US, Research Technician Assistant

Served as a horticultural assistant whose duties focused on furthering the advancement of ornamental, tablestock, and biofuel research revolved around sweetpotato plant varieties (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.).

Particular areas included: research in disease and insect resistant tablestock varieties, cross-pollination, tissue culture, plant grafting, and other basic plant breeding responsibilities.

Dec 2006 - Jul 2010
 

The Walt Disney Company, Orlando, FL, US, Summer Collegiate Program Intern

Summer Collegiate Program Intern at Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World. Completed the Walt Disney World employee training program.

May 2008 - Jul 2008
 

Education 

University of Georgia, Athens, GA, US, Masters, Landscape Architecture

Aug 2011 - current
 

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, US, Bachelors, Horticulture - Residential Design

Bachelor of Science in Horticulture - Landscape Design
Agribusiness Management Minor
Plant Breeding and Genetics Concentration

Aug 2006 - May 2010
 

Awards 

Nettleton Travel Scholarship, Scholarship

Recipient is provided travel funding in order to pursue educational opportunities within the Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design fields.

2013
 

UGA CE+D Graduate Assistantship, Grant

2012-Present the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) has funded two years of a graduate assistantship at the University of Georgia.

2012
 

Pi Alpha Xi Honorary Fraternity, Nomination

Pi Alpha Xi, North Carolina State Chapter, is an honorary fraternity that recognizes junior and senior students with high scholastic achievement who demonstrate a strong interest in a horticulture related field.

2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills