Ted Aretakis, PLA

Experience

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  Freelance

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Landscape Maintenance

  - Basic garden maintenance including removal of weeds and thinning of plants- Mulch application and plant installation

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  NJASLA Student Chapter

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Secretary

  - Involvement in the planning and organization of student activities at Rutgers University- Assisted in the coordination of student participation at the NJASLA annual meeting- Participated in the planning and design of New Brunswick PARK(ing) Day 2014- Took minutes and attendance at regular and officer meetings

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  Rutgers University

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Field Ecology Research Intern

  - Performed field work pertaining to stormwater management research- Tasks included woody plant ID, soil testing, tree DBH measurement, and canopy layer percent coverage estimate- Recording and management of data and collection of plant samples

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  Freelance

  Apr 2015 - Nov 2015

  Draftsman/Graphic Designer

  - Production of maps, presentation boards, and annotated plan and section drawings- Skills involve knowledge proper orientation and scaling of drawings, proper logo usage, and production of concept sketches

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  Rutgers University

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Field Ecology Researcher

  - Performed stream assessment in the Raritan Watershed- Tasks included selection of stream access points, ID of macroinvertebrates, and assessment of habitat conditions

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  Mott MacDonald

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2017

  Junior Landscape Architect

  - Produced design concepts, construction documents, cost estimates, and diagrams underthe supervision of Landscape Architects, Civil Engineers, and LSRPs.- Developed 2D and 3D presentation and proposal graphics.- Provided drainage calculations, grading, planting design and cost estimates for greeninfrastructure systems.

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  MKW + Associates, LLC

  Jun 2017 - now

  - Manages and produces concept designs and presentations.- Develops design of parks, playgrounds, ecological restoration sites.- Manages construction document packages for bidding and construction, including plans,details, and specifications.- Provides quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and value engineering for construction budgetsranging from $200,000 to $10,000,000.- Effectively coordinates with subconsultants, clients, and public agencies.- Provides construction administration services including submittal review, responding to RFIs,attending site inspections, and amending permitting documents.- Manages office computers and software licenses, in coordination with IT consultant. Show less - Assisted Landscape Architects in projects phases ranging from concept design, duringconstruction documentation, and through construction, for public and private projects.- Drafted landscape plans including tree protection, removals, materials, layout, grading, andplanting plans. Drafted details and assisted with takeoffs, cost estimates, and specifications.- Attended site visits and compiled inventory and analysis of site observations including sitephoto packages and diagrams.- Coordinated with colleagues to produce drawings, meet deadlines, and troubleshootsoftware challenges. Show less

  • Associate

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Landscape Architect/ Project Manager

    Nov 2019 - Jan 2025

  • Junior Landscape Architect

    Jun 2017 - Nov 2019