Kaitlyn Benz
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Experience
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Terracina Design
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Planner
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Jun 2019 - Present
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Landscape Designer & Land Planner
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Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
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THK Associates, Inc.
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Landscape Designer
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Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
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Vogel & Associates, LLC
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United States
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Landscape Designer / Land Planner
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Apr 2016 - Mar 2018
Research design guidelines for development projects at a variety of scales.Produce rendered graphics to communicate design decisions to clients and for the public planning process.Prepare submittal packages (FDP, SDP, L&E, Concept Plan, etc.) for city and/or county approval.Produce conceptual diagrams, design development packages, and construction documentation. Participate in the collaborative design process as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Projects:Master Planned Community; Arapahoe County, ColoradoEntry Landscape and Water Feature; Cabo San Lucas, MexicoMulti-Family Community; Colorado Springs, ColoradoLand Planning; Winter Park, ColoradoCommunity Master Plan; Cabo San Lucas, MexicoSingle Family Development; Castle Rock, ColoradoLandscape Design / Mixed Use Development; Winter Park, Colorado
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Landscape Design Intern
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Nov 2013 - Apr 2016
Provided conceptual design services for small Colorado communities.Produced rendered presentation graphics, including site plans, sections, and perspectives.Attended, presented at, and participated in public meetings.Projects included park master plans, trails, wayfinding, streetscapes, signage, river corridor restoration / fish ladder design, site planning, and parking feasibility studies.Projects:Streetscape Design; Central City, COMaster Park Plan, Entry, and Signage Design; Fairplay, COSite Plan and Plaza Design; Grand Lake, COTrail Design and City Hall Site Plan Improvements; Pueblo West, CORio Grande Riverbank Restoration and Trail Design; Del Norte, COEntry Plaza and Signage Design; Buena Vista, CO
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University of Colorado Denver
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
Attended class meetings twice per week and held weekly office hours.Presented to students on AutoCAD drafting standards and techniques.Performed critiques of student work and red-lined weekly assignments.
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Editor In Chief; ROOT Magazine
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Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
Managed editorial, layout, and web design staff and deadlines.Acquired full funding to publish the magazine and hold a release event.Provided technical and content editing for all written and graphic submissions.Completed final layout and managed correspondence with publisher.Facilitated multi-disciplinary collaboration between contributors and University departments.
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RTD
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United States
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Urban Transit Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Landscape Architecture Intern
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2015
Assembled design development packages and drafted construction documents.Developed cost estimates and assisted in contract development for the 2015 Landscape and Irrigation Renovation (on-call) Request for Proposal.Produced rendered graphics, including plans and sections.Conducted a plant inventory and analysis for the 40th & Airport Park-N-Ride landscape renovation (now under construction).Researched and wrote performance specifications for RTD's Bus Criteria Handbook.Assembled an informational PowerPoint on bus shelters for a presentation given to the Board of Directors. Responded to the Board's questions by researching answers and communicating with various departments/professionals throughout RTD.
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Self-Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Landscape Designer
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2015
Designed the landscape and irrigation plans for a LEED for Homes project in the Highlands neighborhood of Denver.Produced design development drawings for the owner/contractor.Developed an irrigation strategy for low water usage consistent with LEED Gold requirements.Assisted in the LEED for Homes certification submittal.
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Earth Kind Garden Design
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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Seasonal Intern
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
-Provided garden assistance to several clients in one summer season-Responsibilities included: garden maintenance [weeding, pruning, etc.], annual planting, spring cleanup, and potted plant installation
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University of Minnesota College of Design
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant II
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
-Proposed my project in October 2012; Approved December 2012-Conducted research on successful waterfront redesign in relation to university campuses-Used precedent studies and applied findings to the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities Campus Master Plan
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University of Minnesota
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Regular/Event Attendant
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Sep 2009 - May 2013
-Specialized in customer service-Can be responsible for up to $10,000 in cash at one time-Ability to work alone or with other employees
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Anchor Plastics, Inc.
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United States
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Plastics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Intern
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
-Leader of a team of four other summer interns-Performed various tasks in a manufacturing atmosphere including [but not limited to]: designing/building/planting a garden bed, reconstructing a weak concrete wall, designing and building a new staircase, painting, and office support
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Education
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University of Colorado at Denver
Master’s Degree, Landscape Architecture -
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Major: Architecture, Minor: Environmental Design and Planning -
Instituto Cultural Oaxaca, Mexico
Semester Abroad, Architecture