Education:
2000-2006 Masters of Landscape Architecture Program
Pennsylvania State University
Thesis Topic: Stormwater Best Management Practices
1996-2000 BS of Agriculture: Plant Science
University of Delaware
Skills: Proficient in Vectorworks, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel; have experience with Adobe InDesign, FormZ, AutoCAD, QuickCAD
Work Experience:
2003Pennsylvania State University: Research Assistantship
State College PA
RA for LArch 60: History of Landscape Architecture
duties included confirming information contained in the lectures and being present during tests
2002 Pennsylvania State University: Teaching Assistantship
State College PA
TA for LArch 60: History of Landscape Architecture
duties included grading visual notebooks and reports, advising students and being present during tests
2001 Pennsylvania State University: Research Assistantship
State College PA
tracing the history of a tract of land and writing up findings in a report; research methods included deed searches, map comparisons and using archived photographic material
2000 Longwood Gardens: Internship
Rt. 1 PO Box 201 Kennett Square, PA (610-388-1000)
installing, changing and maintaining displays in the Main Conservatory; was given the unique opportunity to supervise volunteers, other students and to train a replacement
1999 The Garden Design Group: Draftsman
787 Valley Rd Hockessin, DE (302-234-3000)
prepared final copies of designs for blueprinting
1997-1999 Taylor Gardens and Designs: Landscape Maintenance
281 Martins Corner Rd Coatesville, PA (610-857-0344)
personally responsible for maintenance of ornamental plantings at private residences; also worked as part of a crew installing new beds
1998 Brandywine Country Living: Nursery Worker
1155 Horseshoe Pike Downingtown, PA (610-873-3081)
responsible for health and appearance of plants and the nursery; guiding customers in plant selection and answering their questions; informing store manager of what new stock was needed