Terence Welles, PLA, ASLA

Experience

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  Jenison Construction

  May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Construction Management Internship

  Construction of a commercial office building. When I arrived at the job site, the project was in the initial site-clearing and mass grading stages; when I left to go back to school, crews were painting interior walls with the finishing coats. I was exposed to a wide variety of construction means, methods, and procedures, as well as common issues and coordination efforts required for complex construction jobs.• Assisted General Contractor and Head Carpenter with delegation and execution of on-site projects• Interpreted construction drawings and assisted with implementation of layout and grading plans• Cleaned and organized construction equipment and materials on active construction site Show less

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  Design Camp - North Carolina State University College of Design

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2010

  Overnight Camp Counsler

  After my own attendance (as a high school student) of NC State's Design Camp, I decided to attend the College of Design. With such a profound impact on my life track, for three years I 'paid-it-forward' working as an overnight camp counsler at this camp, hoping to provide the same spark and motivation that I received at the camp - leading to a productive career in a design field. For one week each summer, high school students stayed in college dorms, and acted as full-time students, in an attempt to expose them to all the College of Design could offer for their future careers.• Introduced high school students to design thinking, innovative exploration, and career opportunities• Facilitated critical thinking and creative problem solving with campers participating in design studios• Demonstrated communication and leadership qualities through guidance and support of students Show less

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  NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources

  May 2010 - Dec 2010

  Natural Resource Conservation Intern - William B. Umstead State Park

  Internship program offered by North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Worked directly under the Resource Protection Specialist - Invasive Species Control. Position was extended four months later than originally offered.-Assisted with environmental education and youth visitor programs provided by the Park Staff-Remote access invasive species identification and removal-Native species re-vegetation throughout 6,000 acre park-Collected data with GPS and GIS for addition to inventory of resource and management strategies-Daily use of state-owned pickup truck for carrying supplies and resources to management areas-Navigated through backcountry park areas using detailed topography map and GPS unit-Under staff guidance, created new hiking trails within the park’s boundaries-Restored damaged trails through root, rock, and plant removal using various techniques-Daily handling of dangerous chemicals and pesticides used for invasive species treatment (Licensed) Show less

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  US Fish and Wildlife Service

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2011

  Nature Play Corps Intern

  In conjunction with Natural Learning Initiative (NC State), US Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Wildlife Federation.-Evaluated environmental systems, resources, and habitats for natural learning and play potential-Designed and built play spaces for youth visitors that promoted values of US Fish and Wildlife Service-Drafted illustrated post-occupancy evaluations regarding visitor interaction with design prototypes-Member of fifteen-person crew in the creative design and construction of natural play structures-Interacted daily with US Fish and Wildlife employees, to ensure relative educational content strategies-Posted instructional wayfinding signage throughout woods to ensure safety of refuge visitors Show less

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  Rocky Mountain Youth Corps

  Aug 2011 - Oct 2011

  Environmental Conservation Specialist

  AmeriCorps National and Community Service ProgramMember of eight person, coed chainsaw crew at varying backcounty locations in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. Projects include building and maintaining trails, bridges, and fences, watershed restoration, campgrounds and parks, beetle kill mitigation, and fire fuels reduction. The program incorporates comprehensive education focusing on career development, leadership, healthy lifestyles, environmental education, and civic and social responsibility. The residential nature allows for deep and thorough involvement with this educational component and corps culture experience. Received an AmeriCorps education award at the conclusion of the program.Projects worked in conjunction with and support from US Forest Service and Colorado State Parks. Show less

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  Southern Greenscapes

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

  Landscape Designer-Builder

  Residential Design-Build FirmDesigned and installed high end residential landscapes and hardscapes for clients in the Charlotte area.-Facilitated high-end residential construction administration in both landscape and hardscape projects-Prepared detailed design plans, concepts, and illustrations-As site foreman, interacted daily with clients and work crews to discuss project goals and deadlines-Exposed to wide variety of materials, installation techniques, tools, and heavy-equipment operation-Assisted with pricing and production estimates for completion of jobs Show less

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  Mullis Design Group, PLLC

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2017

  Project Coordinator

  As a Project Coordinator, I have had extensive experience in all phases of the Design Process.Project Types: Public Park Design, Public Park Master Planning, Commercial Landscape Design, Commercial Site Planning, K-12 Landscape Design, Neighborhood Master Planning, Urban Design, Neighborhood Branding and Landscape Design, Educational Environmental Signage and Graphics, Green Infrastructure Implementation, and Greenway Design, among others.I work directly with Clients and Owners, managing the design process to complete design plans that pursue viable development strategies, in both the public and private sectors.Primary responsibilities include:-Management of several projects concurrently-Landscape Plans, Landscape Details, and Site Details Construction Documents-Grading and Drainage Construction Documents-Tree Conservation Plan Construction Documents (Field Tree ID, Plan Coordination, Calculations)-Landscape Specifications-Pre-submittal design review meetings with Town or City Staff-Independent meetings with Town or City Staff, as necessary-Coordination with allied Design Professionals-Office standards (AutoCad, Graphics, Official Correspondence)-Landscape graphics creation (Sections, Perspectives, and Plan Renderings - hand and computer)-Project narratives and storyboards-Technology proficiency: AutoCad, Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), SketchUp, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)-Written and oral presentationsCommunity and Public Design experience: Town Hall forum presentations, Design Charette coordination, Public Meetings, Appearance Review Committee presentations, and presence at City or Town Council Meetings.Construction Phase Services experience: site visit reports, change order review, RFI responses, punch list generation, as-built plan review and certification, pay application review, and other project closeout documentation. Show less

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  Stewart

  Jul 2017 - now

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Project Landscape Architect

    Jun 2020 - Dec 2022

  • Landscape Designer

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2020