Experience

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  Tjaden Design Associates, LLC

  • Laytonsville, MD

  • Principal

    • Apr 2015 - Present
    • Laytonsville, MD

    Tjaden Design Associates LLC guides clients through a unique design process to articulate and actualize the vision for their home, business, or farm. Our work revitalizes landscapes, fosters environmental renewal, and enhances ecological function. We support clients in exploring cutting-edge innovation such as targeted net-zero & carbon neutral buildings and operations. Open collaboration with key private, non-profit, and governmental agencies ensures success on your project team.

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  University of Maryland

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Instructor

    • Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

    Instruct undergraduate students in the landscape architects role with sustainable agriculture. Teach graduate students how to apply software including AutoCAD, Sketchup and ArcGIS to the professional world of design and construction.

  • Project Manager Associate - Design & Construction

    • Aug 2012 - Nov 2015

    Project Manager Associate within Facilities Management in the department of Design & Construction. Providing project management and design services for new construction and major renovations with budgets as high as $140M. Acting as owner representative while working with large stakeholder groups to develop program, managing design administration and overseeing construction administration. Manage campus construction coordination on the College Park campus. Noteworthy project contributions include The New Cole Field House, University President's Residence, Physical Sciences Complex, pedestrian bridge replacement, campus storm water management projects, traffic circulation/ parking design.

  • Junior Landscape Architect - Facilities Planning

    • Jul 2008 - Aug 2012

    Worked with Facilities Management in the department of Facilities Planning. Project types included campus planning, conceptual site design, open space planning, transportation planning and garden design. Managed on site construction based on prepared conceptual designs. Assisted updating and developing campus GIS data including the campus tree inventory and vehicle parking. Provided support during 2011-2030 Facilities Master Plan process.Showcase projects include Chinese Peace & Friendship Garden, Memorial Chapel Garden of Reflection & Remembrance.

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  University of Maryland

  • College Park, MD.

  • Design Intern - Facilities Planning

    • Jun 2005 - May 2008
    • College Park, MD.

    Assisted with planning studies for future campus construction such as East Campus Development. Designed a variety of garden spaces, selecting appropriate plant varieties and materials that were best suited for the site and design concept. Prepared presentation material for committee review.