Anikaaro Ross Hoskins 3 Sockburn Place, Christchurch 8041 0274 285 516

ANIKAARO ROSS HOSKINS Ngati Hau, Ngapuhi Address: 3 Quirk Street, Sockburn, Christchurch, 8041 Mob: 0274 285 516 Email: Anikaaro.Ross-Hoskins@lincolnuni.ac.nz Portfol io onl ine http://issuu.com/anikaaroross-hoskins Full Driver’s License

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Having completed a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons) at Lincoln University in 2012, my career objective is to gain a graduate employment role in a Landscape Architecture studio, where I can demonstrate my skills and strengths by contributing to a multi-disciplinary team.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

NZIFLA Conference 2013 attended. Participated in Student Charette, worked with international team to design concept plan for Ngati Whatua o Orakei based on the Okahu Bay site, positive feedback received

Internship for Royal Architects and Associates working on the concept design for the first Christchurch rebuild anchor project - The Avon River Project, in conjunction with Opus and BDP January-February 2013

Major Design Project 2012 ‒ “Kaikohe ‒ Landscape at the Heart of Ngapuhi” completed and chosen as an exemplar for future Lincoln University Landscape Design students. This small town revitalisation project focussed on connecting to the rich cultural and historical narrative of this Northland landscape

Exhibited landscape design work in “Hatched”-Lincoln University Final Year School of Landscape Architecture Exhibition October 2012. Took central role in organising this event

Design Crit ique art ic le “Gone But Not Forgotten ‒The Old Malt Works Site, Canterbury”, chosen by Dr Jacky Bowring to be submitted for NZILA Awards.

Co-presented “Get on the Waka”, Ngai Tahu video and social media initiative to engage Maori in skills development for Christchurch rebuild: http:/ /www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7n9RcijnfM

2010 Original art work published in corporate calendar for Connect NZ 2009 Scholarship for Excellence Awarded, Lincoln University

RELEVANT PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Technical and design ski l ls Ability to research sites, developing concepts from bubble diagram phase through to

design implementation Draw concept plans, planting plans, master planning. Theoretical analysis of landscapes in regards to design critique.

Anikaaro Ross Hoskins 3 Sockburn Place, Christchurch 8041 0274 285 516

Ability to apply a strong cultural dimension through design interventions with sensitivity to Maori protocols and cultural practice.

Technical skills including understanding in Photoshop, Indesign, and Vectorworks as well as the ability to produce high quality hand drawn works.

Major Design feedback: “All in all a proposal that is full, interesting, creative and firmly grounded in site. Through this you have very clearly demonstrated your preparedness to enter professional life as a Landscape Architect”. (Neil Challenger, Examiner, Lincoln University, Dec 2012)

People ski l ls, communication and team work Excellent communication skills and ability to relate to people at all levels Team oriented with the ability to be flexible, to pick up new skills and information quickly

and apply them in the workplace Confident, clear verbal communicator, Grade 7 (Merit) Trinity College Speech and

Drama Award. Able to connect with audience and adapt quickly to ensure appropriate tone, language and content.

Major Design feedback “Yours was among the best presentations. It was clearly structured, gave us a very good understanding of the site and worked through the design in a logical, enjoyable and lyrical manner. You are to be particularly applauded by the way you answered your questions”. (Neil Challenger, Examiner, Lincoln University, Dec 2012)

Customer/cl ient service ski l ls Sales and business orientated. Target driven ‒ consistently exceeded sales targets and

excellent customer feedback at Scarpa Shoes and Head Over Heels, selling high quality, top of line European and designer shoe labels

Strategic thinking Big picture thinker able to assess the competitive advantage of ideas and translate into

practical action plans as demonstrated in Major Design Project Kaikohe ‒ Landscape at the Heart of Ngapuhi

Anikaaro Ross Hoskins 3 Sockburn Place, Christchurch 8041 0274 285 516

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Masters of Landscape Architecture Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons)

Lincoln University Lincoln University

Current 2009-2012

NCEA Level 3 NCEA Level 2 with Merit NCEA Level 1

Nga Tawa College

2005-2008

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Retai l Salesperson Landscape Architect ( Intern) Landscape Gardener

Head Over Heels Ltd (part time) Royal Architects and Associates Christchurch Botanic Gardens

June 2013 -Current Jan-February 2013 Nov-Dec 2012

Footloose Shoes Palmerston North 2010-12 Holidays Retai l salesperson Nanric Road Chutney Store, Riccarton Mall

2011-2012 Summer holidays

Landscape Construction

Greengables Landscape, Whangarei 2011 Mid semester break

Retai l Salesperson Scarpa Shoes, Whangarei 2008-2010 Holidays Catering Assistant McRae Catering, Whangarei 2007

INTERESTS

Sports of all kinds including: Equestrian, Swimming, Health and Fitness Design, Music and Dance . Speech and Drama (Grade 7)

REFEREES

Jacky Bowring Associate Professor School of Landscape Architecture Lincoln University (03) 325 3838 jacky.bowring@lincoln.ac.nz

Neil Challenger Group Leader School of Landscape Architecture Lincoln University (03) 325 2811 neil.challenger@lincoln.ac.nz

Perry Royal Royal Architects and Associates Christchurch, New Zealand 0210491255 ‎royal.architects@xtra.co.nz