Objective: Landscape Architecture Position
with the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects. Emphasis in sensitive site development to preserve, enhance and expand the appreciation of natural features, historical aspects and community resources. Desire increasing responsibility and participation in organizational and project decision making.

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EXPERIENCE AND WORK HISTORY
Landscape Designer
Parsons-Harland Bartholomew Associates, St. Louis, MO 1999-Present

St. Louis County North County Bikeway
  • Assumed project lead for a 13 mile County bikeway.
  • Completion and major revisions of Phase 1 layout drawings, details, access point layouts and grading plan (AutoCad 14), specifications and cost estimates.
  • Produced new Phase 2 construction documents, specifications and cost estimates.
  • Resolution of differing bikeway requirements (AASHTO, MoDOT, St. Louis County)
  • Create base plan, site analysis, design alternatives and master plan (AutoCad 14).

    Olive Blvd./I-270 Interchange, City of Creve Coeur, MO

  • Design pavement patterns and layouts for overpass bridge deck planters (Microstation SE).
  • Research products and construction techniques.

    Piasa Park, City of Alton, IL

  • Create base plan, site analysis, design alternatives and master plan (AutoCad 14).
  • Coordinate bids and estimates.

    Additional Duties

  • Create CAD drawings and details in both AutoCad 14 and Microstation SE. Create pen tables for AutoCad drawings.
  • Produce graphics, presentations and page layouts for proposals and marketing.
  • Prepare preliminary and final cost estimates and material take-offs.
  • Write and edit front end and technical specifications.
  • Collection of site information and measurements.
    • Landscape Designer
    C. F. Shuler, Incorporated, Scottsdale, AZ 1997-1999
    City of Phoenix Police Academy, City of Phoenix, AZ
  • Landscape project lead for 26 acre expansion.
  • Performed plant inventory and generate salvage/preservation plans.
  • Write and edit technical specifications.
  • Develop hardscape and planting plans.
  • Prepare preliminary and final cost estimates.
  • Review and reply to submittals.
  • Assist architect with permitting

    Colonial Life Insurance Building, Scottsdale, AZ

  • Landscape project lead for a new 6 acre development.
  • Performed plant inventory and generate salvage/preservation plans.
  • Write and edit technical specifications.
  • Develop hardscape and planting plans.
  • Calculate cost estimates and take offs.
  • Assist architect with permitting

    Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, City of Gilbert, AZ

  • Design of custom play structures for an environmental park. Link to my Portfolio.
  • Create detailed AutoCAD 14 construction documents.
  • Produced numerous graphics for public meetings and presentations.

    Foothills West Lift Station, Phoenix, AZ

  • Performed native plant inventory, produce plant salvage plans and database.
  • Developed hardscape and planting plan, construction documents specifications and cost estimates.
  • Assist engineer with permitting.

    Additional Duties

  • Assist in project management in supervisor's absence.
  • Complete rewrite of all specifications to CSI format leading to a significant reduction in time spent generating project specifications (i.e. from 24.5 hours to 3.5 hours for two similar size projects).
  • Produce graphics and page layouts for proposals.
  • Perform plant inventory in the field using GPS unit and produce plant salvage/preservation maps and lists using AutoCAD 14 and MS Excel.
  • Semi-Annual evaluations comment on my "...commitment to the organization's goals", "dedicated to getting the job done" and "always willing to work to meet deadlines".

    • Planner/Computer Operations
    Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, Baton Rouge, LA 1997
    Park Hills Housing Infill, Baton Rouge, LA
  • Design development entry plans and typical housing landscape.
  • Design, illustrate and render entry and model home landscape plans for use with potential home buyers of an in-fill development.
  • Produce graphics and maps for presentations and city permitting processes.
  • Agency liaison to neighborhood residents.

    Mid City Property Database, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Update and manage a GIS/database system (Fox Pro/MapGrafix) for a 67 block redevelopment area with little instruction or documentation.

    Additional Duties

  • Produce maps and illustrations for in-house use and outside uses such as grant proposals and city zoning and permits.
  • Design, illustrate and render entry and model home landscape plans for use with potential home buyers of an in-fill development. Link to my Portfolio
  • Create and revise house plans to CAD specifications.
  • Organize meetings and set agendas for special projects.
  • Solve computer hardware, software and network computer problems.

    • Teaching Assistant
    Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA Fall Semester 1995

  • Assist in teaching CAD program (Microstation) to undergraduates and general computer application use to graduate students.
  • During lectures, identify students having problems and answer individual student questions in a quick, concise manner.
  • During labs and outside class, provide in-depth, one-on-one explanations.
  • Review course materials for clarity.
  • Assist in revising course schedule to provide complete coverage of material.

    • Regional Planning Project
    Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA Fall Semester 1995

    Visual/Physical Assessment
  • As part of a larger class project, developed an inventory system for assessing visual qualities and physical condition of highways along the Baton Rouge/New Orleans Mississippi River Corridor.
  • Analyzed results using GIS software (MAP II) to determine the routes with the best combination of visual and physical aspects through the area.
  • Integrated findings into the project.

    • Intern
    Division of Planning & Development, Columbia Parks and Recreation, Columbia, MO Summer 1987

    Recreation Inventory and Database
  • Inventory of all city recreational equipment and facilities of a system of 20+ parks and recreational facilities serving a population over 60,000.
  • Analysis of the city's facilities as compared to national guidelines and averages.
  • Create a computer database program to access the inventory information to assist the public in choosing a park suited to their needs and determine how to allocate equipment and labor. Additional Duties
  • Created large and small scale base maps of parks for department and public use.
  • Work with department maintenance and construction crews.
  • Supervisor's final report commented on my "...willingness to pitch-in and work as long as it took to complete a job."

    • Additional Work History

    COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
    Experience in the following software:
  • CAD - AutoCAD 14, Microstation SE
  • Graphics - Photoshop, Canvas, Freehand
  • GIS - MAP II, MapGraphix
  • Database - dBase II, Fox Pro
  • Spreadsheet - MS Excel
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  • Word Processing - MS Word
  • WWW Design - Various
  • Scanning - Various
  • Presentation - Power Point
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    EDUCATION
    Master of Landscape Architecture
    Louisiana State University

  • Thesis Topic
         "The Use of Stormwater Wetlands in Suburban Shopping Center Parking Lots"
         Available for downloading at my Thesis page
  • Awards
         Outstanding Academic Achievement
         Outstanding Thesis for 1999-2000 Term
  • Relevant Graduate Courses
        Urban Design
        Regional Planning
        Site Construction I
    		 Site Construction II
    Coastal Zone Management
    Special Topics-MAP II GIS

    B.S. in Recreation and Park Administration
    University of Missouri-Columbia

  • Emphasis in Park Planning
  • Relevant Undergraduate Courses
        Park Planning I
        Park Planning II
    		 Park Management
    Outdoor Recreation Administration

    ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY
    Caseworker
    Missouri Division of Family Services, St. Louis County, MO 1990-1993

  • Volunteered to work two special caseloads. The first developing case application, maintenance and transfer procedures for a new assistance program. The second as a 'floater' to re-organize and complete casework left by former employees and assisting employees having trouble completing applications.
  • Handle confidential cases involving state employees.
  • Heavy public contact sometimes under difficult circumstances.
  • Explain complicated budgeting procedures and eligibility factors to clients.
  • Subject to deadlines throughout the month.

    • Manager
    T.Baker's Bar and Restaurant, Columbia, MO 1986-1989

  • Direct day to day operations including scheduling employees, approving shift changes, working with suppliers, and counting and depositing nightly receipts.
  • Supervised and trained all employees for a business with high turnover.
  • Owner said that my working for him allowed him to ...Not worry about the business when I'm away."
  • Heavy public contact with a very diverse clientele.
  • Promoted from Bartender (1985-1986).

    • Production Supervisor
    Silver Recovery Systems, St. Louis, MO 1983
    Cadmus Corporation, St. Charles, MO 1982-1983

  • Established employee and production schedules and quality control test procedures for a new chemical plant in St. Louis, MO.
  • Developed manufacturing methods and schedules for a new product at a chemical plant located in St. Charles, MO.
  • Worked third-shift alone at the St. Charles plant.
  • Wrote daily reports to general manager at the St. Charles plant.
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    Toney Lowery
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