Marisa Naughton

Experience

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  University of California, Davis

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2014

  Landscape Design Architecture, Post-Grad Student

  Major in Landscape Design Architecture (BS)Minor in Sustainability in the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)GPA: 3.7Graduated June, 2014Currently enrolled in "Sustainable Cities of Northern Europe" Study Abroad

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  Unitrans

  May 2011 - Mar 2012

  Bus Driver

  As part of ASUCD/City of Davis partnership, received DMV-mandated training and achieved Class B Commercial Driver License, with Passenger and Air Brakes endorsements. Drove assigned routes on campus and throughout the city in Orion Mark V or VIIl buses.

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  Vector Marketing

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

  Senior Sale Representative

  Marketing sales position where success was based purely upon personal work ethic, self-management and willingness to learn. Excellent customer service skills, confidence, and a sense of entrepreneurship. Managed appoints across a wide geographic region to effectively promote product and grow sales.

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  Mikuni Restaurant

  Jan 2013 - May 2014

  Hostess

  Presents welcoming face to patrons of this high-profile restaurant. Coordinates guests with other team members. Proficient with restaurant operations, safety, and inventory. Personable nature and extensive knowledge of menu provides a positive experience to customers.

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  MD Fotheringham, Landscape Architects, Inc.

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Associate

  Responsible for the planning, design and drafting of vibrant, environmentally sensitive and water conscious projects in the SF Bay Area and around CA. Provided assistance to the Principal and clients through various project phases. Multiple roles in a small-office environment reinforced personal experiences in an operational, innovative LA business.

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  MNTR△ Landscape Design Services

  Dec 2014 - now

  Principal Consultant

  Plan, organize, and implement innovative landscape designs. Create exterior spaces using plant materials and hardscape elements to complement natural features and environmental sensitivities. My specialty is sketching functional and beautiful outdoor spaces for people to enjoy, communicating these ideas to my clients, and then using CAD and other technologies to formalize the design approaches for construction.Quality service is key, and I work closely with clients to develop designs specific to that person's or company's wants and needs. Show less

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  InsideOut Design, Inc

  Nov 2018 - Jun 2021

  Associate

  Right hand to the Pennell (the "Out" of InsideOut) at a bespoke, landscape architecture firm servicing the Bay Area and Oakland/Berkeley hills.

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  MD Fotheringham, Landscape Architects, Inc.

  Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  Associate

  Assist company principal with project planning, urban design, and landscape architecture consultations for public and private clients. Focus is on responsive and innovative designs for a variety of sites, land uses and building types. CAD and graphics presentations.

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  Make Conscious

  May 2020 - now

  Associate Director

  Point person for Make Conscious Land. Marisa operates at the intersection of landscape design/analysis and the performative arts to connect the intangible to the tangible, using fluency in both analog + digital skillsets.Rather than impose a narrative or constraints, contemplative, geomantic practices and deep listening allow the place to tell the story and define its needs. Findings are grounded through archival methods to communicate patterns + experiences, expanding the lens of design for an ever-changing world. Show less