About Me
Innovative landscape architect with 10+ years of experience designing sustainable, ecologically-focused landscapes for urban and rural environments. Specialized in creating resilient spaces that balance environmental stewardship with human experience. Passionate about climate-adaptive design, native plant communities, and green infrastructure. Dedicated to collaborative, context-sensitive approaches that enhance biodiversity while creating meaningful places for people.
Professional Experience
Senior Landscape Architect
Lead designer for public and private landscape projects focusing on ecological restoration and sustainable urban spaces. Manage project teams, client relationships, and design development from concept through construction.
- Designed award-winning 12-acre urban park featuring innovative stormwater management reducing runoff by 85%
- Led development of sustainable landscape guidelines adopted by three municipalities
- Secured $3.2M grant funding for community-based green infrastructure projects
Project Landscape Architect
Designed and managed diverse landscape projects including urban plazas, corporate campuses, and ecological restoration. Coordinated with engineers, architects, and environmental scientists.
- Completed 6 LEED-certified landscape projects with Sustainable SITES Initiative certification
- Developed innovative native plant palette reducing water consumption by 60% across projects
- Created community engagement strategy increasing public participation in design process by 75%
Landscape Designer
Contributed to residential and commercial landscape design projects. Prepared construction documents, plant palettes, and presentation materials.
- Designed drought-resistant landscapes for 15+ high-end residential properties
- Developed digital design workflow improving production efficiency by 35%
Skills
Design Expertise
- Site Planning
- Ecological Design
- Stormwater Management
- Urban Design
- Habitat Creation
- Planting Design
Technical Skills
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Adobe Creative Suite
- GIS Mapping
- 3D Modeling
- Construction Documentation
Knowledge Areas
- Native Plant Communities
- Green Infrastructure
- Climate Adaptation
- Sustainable SITES Initiative
- Landscape Ecology
- Water Conservation
Professional
- Project Management
- Client Presentations
- Team Leadership
- Community Engagement
- Contractor Coordination
- Budget Management
Education
Harvard Graduate School of Design
University of California, Berkeley
Contact
Interested in discussing landscape projects or sustainable design collaborations? I'd love to connect.