Experience

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  Urs corporation

  Aug 2005 - Jul 2009

  Graduate landscape architect/landscape designer

  As Graduate Landscape Architect/Landscape Designer for the Community Development Group at URS Corporation’s Phoenix office, I was responsible for project site analysis and subsequent planting, irrigation and hardscape designs. Working under the direction of senior landscape architects and in collaboration with other allied professionals such as urban planners, architects, civil engineers, geologists, land surveyors, etc. I utilized my knowledge and skills in project conceptual and schematic design (SD) as well as interacting with the client(s) throughout the design development (DD) phase. As each project progressed toward completion, I was responsible for the preparation of the deliverable construction document (CD) package pertaining to each project. Throughout the design process I communicated as required with federal, state, county and municipal officials for permit applications, variances, legal information, etc., creating important networking relationships useful for my position. I functioned under the direction of professional engineers and civil designers performing the design and graphic rendering of civil engineering site information such as grading and drainage, utility, horizontal control and pavement plans, as well as 404 wash analyses for storm water management if applicable. I performed native plant inventories using GPS instrumentation and subsequent project management during the building process. I also functioned as support for Phase 1 environmental site assessments beginning the due diligence process and subsequent technical report writing for various projects. Show less

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  Estrella environmental design

  Jul 2009 - Jun 2010

  Landscape designer

  As a Landscape Designer for EED, a small residential and commercial design/build firm in the West Valley, I was responsible for site analysis and subsequent landscape design following sustainable design guidelines. I began each project meeting with the client(s) to discuss design direction and intent, followed by conceptual design presentation and final sale closing. Duties included project management during the construction process with direction and design modification(s) as required. I received hands-on construction experience during this project management phase to include hardscape, softscape (plantings), and irrigation and landscape lighting installations. Show less

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  21ct landscape design

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

  Landscape designer

  My duties here included bringing Western design ideas and theories together with traditional Chinese thought to render unique conceptual landscape designs in residential, corporate and government projects. I functioned with foreign and Chinese designers, as well as the clients, throughout the schematic design (SD) and design development (DD) phases, providing technical and English translational quality control for the final construction documents (CD). Major projects included the Benxi and Luohe New City Master Plans, as well as the new corporate headquarters for XuGong Ltd. Heavy Machinery in Suzhou. While making extensive use of my talents and experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and AutoCAD, I have also developed a mastery of the Google program SketchUp while at this position. Show less

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  Earthasia design group

  Aug 2011 - Mar 2012

  Landscape designer

  At EADG I performed in a dual capacity between conceptual design and public relations/marketing roles. I provided Western design ideas for landscape architecture and urban planning projects as well as guided marketing productions and project presentations and provided relevant assistance with English translation. I have experience presenting projects to some of China's largest land development companies, as well as providing conceptual design direction for mixed-use projects in Shanghai, Wuhan and Chengdu. I am also responsible for scientific research as it pertains to various ecologically-oriented projects, as well as writing documenting such work. Show less

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  Freelance landscape designer

  Mar 2012 - Aug 2013

  Landscape designer

  As an independent landscape designer I collaborate with different design firms as well as land development companies on projects throughout China and am currently working in the Phoenix, AZ area. Major projects included the SuperBrand Mall in Luoyang, Henan province, China and the Daqing International High School in Daqing, Heilongjiang province, China. While making use of my skills with AutoCAD, Adobe CS, Sketch Up and Microsoft PowerPoint, I have also developed proficiency with marketing and networking with fellow designers, firms and allied professionals to succeed in an independent freelance role. I am currently developing proficiency with 3DS Studio Max and Lumion software. Show less

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  Horizon design and development

  Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

  Senior associate
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  Mesa design group

  Feb 2014 - Nov 2016

  Senior landscape designer
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  Swaback

  Aug 2017 - Mar 2022

  Landscape architect/ planner
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  Cuningham

  Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

  Senior project landscape architect
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  Floor associates

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2023

  Senior landscape architect / project manager
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  Atkinsréalis

  Dec 2023 - now

  Senior landscape architect