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RESUME

Skills

Design

Philosophy

 

My father always told me that quality sells itself.  That saying has followed me throughout my career.  My goal is to produce work that doesn't need flashy packaging in order to be effective.  I believe that beauty and function go hand in hand, and that the beauty is in the details.  

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe InDesign

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • AutoCAD

  • LandFX

  • Lumion 3D 

  • Uvision

  • SketchUp

  • Microsoft Office

  • Metal fabrication

  • General construction

  • Landscape photography

Why choose me?

Work​

experience​
 

D.M. Colter Pipelines & Excavating

​2003 - 2014

 

  • Identified & analyzed drainage issues presented by clients

  • Developed solutions for presented drainage issues

  • Implemented and installed various drainage solutions, including bio-swales, drain tiles, and extensive subterranean drainage systems

 

 

Vive Exterior Design 

​2012 - 2013

 

  • ​Met with residential and commercial clients in need of landscape solutions

  • Performed extensive site analyses to aid in the development of design solutions

  • Created design solutions using AutoCAD, Photoshop, and SketchUp

  • Presented design solutions to clients

  • Performed on site pre-construction walk throughs

  • Created budgets and managed material orders

  • Remained involved throughout the construction of each project, including involvement in installation

 

 

BAM Outdoor Inc.

March 2014 - July 2014

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  • ​Met with residential & commercial clients in need of landscape and maintenance solutions

  • Performed extensive site analyses to aid in the development of design solutions

  • Created design solutions using AutoCAD, Photoshop, and SketchUp

  • Created customized maintenance plans 

  • Presented design solutions to clients

  • Performed on site pre-construction walk throughs

  • Managed material orders

  • Remained involved throughout the construction of each project, including involvement in installation

 

 

Wistful Vista Farm 

July 2014 - Current

 

  • Oversee the maintenance of approximately 20 acres

  • Recruit subcontractors as needed

  • Coordinate large events such as weddings and group retreats

  • Install and maintain landscapes

  • Create a vast array of commissioned art pieces 

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Hittle Landscaping 

July 2016 - Feb. 2017

 

  • ​Met with residential & commercial clients in need of landscape and maintenance solutions

  • Performed extensive site analyses to aid in the development of design solutions

  • Created design solutions using AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, and Uvision 

  • Presented design solutions to clients 

  • Created estimates for proposed designs 

  • Performed on site pre-construction walk throughs

  • Managed material orders

  • Remained involved throughout the installation of each project

  • Assisted in the development of marketing material 

 

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Hitchcock Design Group 

Feb. 2017 - Current

 

  • ​Designed commercial and residential landscapes and hardscapes

  • Produced construction documents

  • Participated in community engagement meetings 

  • Developed and maintained project information websites

  • Assisted in the proposal writing process

  • Produced 2D and 3D renderings 

  • Collaborated with sub-consultants (architects, engineers, etc.)

  • Produced marketing graphics and materials 

  • Creative

  • Detail oriented

  • Team player

  • Skilled communicator

  • Self-motivated

  • Fast & willing learner

  • Problem solver

  • Competetive

  • Experience in construction

    • I know what is and is not possible

    • Being in the field has taught me what designs are effective and ineffective

Education
Purdue University 

2009 - 2014

Bachelor of Science: Landscape Architecture

Organizations and Awards:

  • Outstanding student of Landscape Architecture

  • Dean's List & Semester Honors (all semesters)

  • Rex Hall Memorial Scholarship Recipient

  • ASLA - Purdue Chapter Fundraising Chair

  • Purdue Equestrian Team Manager

 

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