EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 05/2006
Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Geography Minor
Relevant Courses & Accreditation
LEED Accreditation 03/2009-Current
Landscape Architecture Licensure (CT) #1285
U.S. Overseas Building Operations Security Clearance 2012-2014
Graphic Communications, Design, and Design Implementation 08/2001-05/2006
Study Abroad, Rome Design Studios 12/2005-06/2005
Horticulture l Forest Ecology l Philosophy l Design Theory l Architecture 03/2000-08/2004
Relevant Software Experience
AutoCAD/Civil 3D l Vector Works l Adobe Suite l ArcGIS l Microsoft Office
3D Studio l Rhino l Sketchup l Bluebeam l Web Programming l V-Ray
EXPERIENCE
Senior Project Manager & Planner, Fairfax County Park Authority, Fairfax, VA 06/2017-Present
Responsible for park planning and long-range strategic planning.
Additional work includes public outreach and project design/construction.
Landscape Architect/Urban Designer, Parker Rodriguez, Alexandria, VA 05/2015-06/2017
Responsible for managing, designing, and coordinating numerous
public and private design and planning projects.
Landscape Architect/Urban Designer, The Cecil Group, Boston, MA 07/2014-05/2015
Responsible for managing, designing, and coordinating numerous
public and private design and planning projects.
Urban & Regional Planner, SEDA-COG, Lewisburg, PA 01/2011-03/2012
Planned, designed, and managed several local and regional initiatives
directed towards preserving and protecting central Pennsylvania’s heritage
and cultural landscape resources.
Project Designer, Warner Larson, Boston, MA 11/2008-12/2010
Designed, managed, and coordinated several educational, park, and
commercial projects. Additional responsibilities included marketing,
information technology, LEED development, and 3D modeling.
Project Manager, Norris Design, Denver, CO 06/2006-09/2008
Designed, managed, and coordinated numerous commercial,
residential, resort, and mixed-use projects. Established graphic
design standards, and instructed software tutorials for multiple offices.
Intern, Marshall . Tyler . Rausch Landscape Architects, Pittsburgh, PA 05/2005-09/2005
Completed designs, cost estimates, and built website.
Designer, CDG Properties, State College, PA 09/2004-01/2005
Designed landscape plans and graphic communications.
Laborer, Clearwater Landscaping, Pleasant Gap, PA 04/2004-08/2004
Carried out landscape and hardscape plans.
Director, Eagle Scout Project, Findlay Township, PA 09/1997-05/1998
Raised money for, planned, and built a large amphitheater for community.
Skills
● Project Management ● Concept & Design Development
● Construction Documentation ● Cost Estimation and Budget Preparation
● Construction Administration & Management ● Urban Planning & Design
● Regional Planning ● Graphics and 3D Illustrations
● Permitting Documentation ● LEED and Sustainability Consulting
● Land Use Planning ● Zoning Interpretation
AWARDS AND HONORS
● FCPA Director’s Advisory Council
● FCPA Trail Blazer Award
● BSLA Award of Merit - Perry Schoolyard
● ASLA Student Award of Honor
● College of Arts and Architecture Creative Achievement Award
● Landscape Architecture Departmental Award of Excellence
● Stephen Trudnak & University Trustee Scholarship
● Selected for EDSA’s Castiglion del Bosco Internship, Sienna, Italy