Director

• Mar 2017 - Present

Project Manager

• May 2013 - Aug 2016

Develop design solutions for public and private streetscape improvements, regional and community parks, office campus amenity landscapes, school campuses, and multi-family residential developments. Develop a collaborative team environment that embraces diverse options and ideas to create well rounded and challenged designs. Monitor project and construction budgets, schedules, and staffing. Ensure project compliance with federal, state, and local law, regulations and policies. Current projects include: City of Oakley 55-acre Regional Community Park Master Plan, Las Lomitas Elementary and La Entrada Middle School Site Improvements, Embarcadero Rd. Streetscape Improvements, and John Daly Blvd. Complete Streets Improvements Show less

Landscape Designer | Job Captain

• Dec 2010 - Apr 2013

Designer and project manager at a small Southern California boutique landscape architecture office serving high-end residential and commercial projects in California and Arizona Responsible for multiple levels of the design process: firm marketing and project team building, site analysis and design, construction document drafting and as-built drawings. Designer and project manager at a small Southern California boutique landscape architecture office serving high-end residential and commercial projects in California and Arizona Responsible for multiple levels of the design process: firm marketing and project team building, site analysis and design, construction document drafting and as-built drawings.

Family Room Specialist

• May 2009 - Dec 2010

•Managed 2-3 customers in a 15 minute technical and repair appointment; multi-tasking while creating a calm and conducive learning environment •Resolved customer conflicts with attentive, courteous, and approachable customer service •Authored a 20-page personal-setup manual for Roseville Family Room Technician new hire training and guidance •Educated 10 students per day in Personal Training sessions increasing computer user’s software and hardware proficiency •1 of 8 store mentors that provided advice and knowledge base to staff for continued education in technical trouble shooting, sales, and customer satisfaction Show less

Landscape Assistant

• Apr 2009 - May 2009

Temporary Landscape Assistant, Ecolotree Cedar Rapids, Iowa April - May 2009 • Learned about phytoremediation, planting, and installation techniques • Researched and help design a bioswale for Coupeville, WA stormwater re-use and phytoremediation • Maintained phytoremediation site for Alliant Energy in Fond Du Lac, WI with drip-irrigation installation, fertilization, trenching, and pruning • Installed planting at Chanute Air Force Base, IL; planted 1800 poplars and willows, operated tractors, HAZWOPER trained, co-operated with Shaw Engineering Firm. Show less

Tour Director

• Jun 2007 - Sep 2008

• Led customized seven day tours for 50 people with 95% satisfaction rating • Coordinated cruise, bus, train, and excursion logistics, improvised solutions to natural or man made delays to retain schedule • Sold over £40,000 yearly in additional private excursions • Processed 100 luggage bags daily between busses and hotels with zero bags lost • Led customized seven day tours for 50 people with 95% satisfaction rating • Coordinated cruise, bus, train, and excursion logistics, improvised solutions to natural or man made delays to retain schedule • Sold over £40,000 yearly in additional private excursions • Processed 100 luggage bags daily between busses and hotels with zero bags lost

Intern

• Jun 2006 - Sep 2006

• Designed new company sign and landscape at public entry for Design Alaska. Construction and completion 2007. • Created preliminary landscape designs and presentation for clients in both long and short-term projects • Developed strong team working skills with clients and peers • Drafted (AutoCAD) architectural plans, landscape plans, construction documents, red-lining, & created detailed presentation graphics • Designed new company sign and landscape at public entry for Design Alaska. Construction and completion 2007. • Created preliminary landscape designs and presentation for clients in both long and short-term projects • Developed strong team working skills with clients and peers • Drafted (AutoCAD) architectural plans, landscape plans, construction documents, red-lining, & created detailed presentation graphics