SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Multi-Region Landscape Architecture/Planning & Design / Renovations and Conservation /
Feasibility / Design Review / Best Management Practices / Design Review /Cost Analysis / Compliance
With broad functional, organizational and technical skills, I design/develop projects that consistently meet or exceed customer expectations. Successfully interfacing with developers, architects, engineers, contractors and community leaders, I produce a superior product in harmony with immediate and long-term goals. Key skills include:
•Effectively managing diverse, high-profile/complex landscape programs/projects
•Consistently meeting or exceeding performance objectives
•Working effectively with stakeholders to ensure project success
•Devising viable solutions that meet difficult design/quality expectations
•Leading multi-functional teams to superior performance
With a BS in Landscape Architecture from the University of Washington, I am also a Certified Arborist. Acknowledged as a strong leader, my ability to devise viable landscaping strategies and aesthetically pleasing/cost-effective projects has ensured my success in both the public and private sectors.
Distinctive Accomplishments
Devised strategy to foster Best Landscape Management Practices. Working for the City of Palm Desert, I devised a long-term landscape management plan for renovating existing landscape areas focused on BMP and water conservation techniques to conserve resources and significantly reduce annual maintenance costs.
Developed comprehensive landscape design guidelines. Working for the City of Simi Valley, I prepared a detailed planning tool that encompassed sustainable conservation and environmental conservation strategies. I successfully guided developers in achieving all goals/expectations. Designed/delivered 10+ Public Works road widening and landscape enhancement projects to current California Water Conservation mandates.
Initiated master plan project to further enhance Seattle’s Urban Forestry program. As Seattle entered the 1990s, it faced multiple landscape challenges, largely due to declining street trees. Initiated five-year Street Tree Master Plan project that was congruent with citywide planning and design goals, ensuring the city’s commitment to quality of life.
Implemented pride of life community/neighborhood programs Numerous Seattle high-density residential neighborhoods were in need of a substantial upgrades to improve quality of l...
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