Maxine Corry
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T: 0044 123 456 7890
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PERSONAL SUMMARY

A creative Landscape Architect who can not only put together aesthetically-pleasing environments that people will enjoy, but also places where plants and animals will thrive. Maxine, does this by balancing creativity with mathematical precision in her design work. She has experience of working on gardens and parks as well as residential, industrial, and commercial sites.

A true professional who is committed to keeping abreast of developments in her field. It is because of this hat she has the required knowledge of the basic principles of horticulture and planting design needed to design the physical aspects of an outdoor space.

Has a firm knowledge of colour, texture and material strength and uses these to show diversity and flexibility her styles. Furthermore, has the experience needed to overcome unexpected obstacles during the landscape process and solve layout challenges.

She is an environmentalist at heart and always makes sure that any changes to the natural environment are appropriate, sensitive and sustainable. Stays up to date on current legislation relating to laws, practices, and landscaping trends by engaging in continued research and education.

In her current role she is a real all rounder who works both in the office and on-site. As part of her duties, she liaises with other professionals such as architects, surveyors, town planners and civil engineers. With colleagues she has a well deserved reputation for overseeing projects to completion and ensuring they stay on budget.

During her career she has designed the layout of parks, gardens, housing estates, city centres, sporting sites and motorways. She has learnt how to give expert evidence to public enquiries or other hearings on big or controversial projects. Also knows how to restore natural areas such as wetlands and streams.

A superb communicator who is comfortably engaging with a wide range of individuals, surveyors, and town planners. Can professionally follow up with clients after the completion of a project to ensure their satisfaction and maintain a potential future business contact.

On a personal level she has the artistic skills needed to be creative and come up with new ways of doing things. Also, possesses good observation skills and an eye for detail. Finally, she is enthusiastic, willing to learn and can follow instructions.

Right now, she is looking for a good role with an employer where no two days are the same and where she is guaranteed to get a lot of satisfaction from her work.

 

CAREER HISTORY

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT – Start Date – Present
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Responsible for working in a team alongside other building professionals to put together landscapes that are practical to use and also appealing to the eye.

Duties;

  • Advising colleagues and clients on matters to do with environmental conservation.
  • Conducting environmental impact assessments before he start of project.
  • Monitoring the performance of junior staff and any work in progress to make sure a landscape is taking shape properly.
  • Producing estimated costs and quotes for potential work to be done.
  • Preparing applications to local authorities and obtaining the required regulatory permits.
  • Assessing a site’s potential to judge whether it will meet the client’s eventual expectations.
  • Holding meetings with clients to find out exactly what they want.
  • Putting together artistic, creative, and attractive designs with appropriate layout and flow.
  • Inspecting project sites for structural and ground stability to ensure staff safety during any work.
  • Spending time in the office carrying out administrative tasks such as filing, writing reports and drawing up contracts.
  • Improving land that has been affected by construction work, mining building.
  • Putting together planting schedules for clients to use after the project is done.
  • Research and analysing in detail environmental reports on land conditions.
  • Mentoring the work of casual labourers, interns, drafters and junior landscape architects.
  • Having meetings with and speak directly to locals and community members to gain an insight into their views on a proposed landscaping project.
  • Deciding which construction materials, furniture and plants to use for a specific space.
  • Meeting with clients, builders, engineers and landscapers to explain project goals and objectives.
  • Contributing to establishing and implementing of the company’s landscape design quality standards.
  • Participating in pre-bid, pre-construction and design meetings with developers, contractors, and other City departments.

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KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Professional

  • Experience of the design, management, science and planning of landscaping.
  • Having a high attention to detail in technical specifications and written communication.
  • Able to utilise computer-aided design (CAD) when putting together drawings of how a proposed garden should look.
  • Possess a long list of relevant training and certifications as a Landscaping Architect and membership or relevant bodies.
  • Can easily understand written and verbal specifications.
  • Punctual and always on time for work and important meetings.
  • Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

Personal

  • Committed to environmental issues and conserving the environment.
  • Physically fit and able to life objects and move around for long periods of time
  • Willing and prepared to work in adverse weather conditions both in summer and winter.
  • Experience of working in an interdisciplinary environment.

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Client management
Conservation management
Garden design
Landscape architecture
Producing designs
CAD software
Site surveyance
Client liaison
Creating contracts
Writing reports
Land conservation
Public spaces
Urban design
Landscape ecology
Construction
Site design
Plant science

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

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REFERENCES

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