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hi there!Thanks for taking the time to check out my work. This book represents a bit of what I’ve accomplished so far, and where I’d like to go. So take a look, and if you like what you see, let’s have a chat.

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EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, May 2010 Minor in Urban Planning, May 2008 Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona Cum Laude Honors Distinction

Scandinavian Design Studies and Danish Language, May 2007 University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark

EMPLOYMENT Landscape Designer & Presentation Graphics Specialist, May 2010 - Present Waibel & Associates Landscape Architecture, Tempe, Arizona •Actasleadrendererforfirm,creatingallpresentationwork •Responsibleforconstructiondocumentpreparationincludinglandscapeand irrigation design, native plant inventories, construction details, and rendered work •Workwithprivateandpublicclientsindesignofprojects

Owner / Designer, May 2010 - December 2010 studio361, Phoenix, Arizona •Startedlandscapedesign,installation,andmaintenancefirm •Managedteamsofworkers,contractors,anddesignofprojects •Completedresidentialprojectsalongsidepartnersandclients

Graphic Design Intern, June 2009 - April 2010 Jarson & Jarson, Scottsdale, Arizona •Createdprintandwebbasedmediaforhighendresidentialsales •Managedcompanywebsiteandmarketingthroughwebsiteandsocialmedia

Intern, May 2008 - August 2008 Kathryn Fee Architect, Bridgehampton, New York •CollaboratedondesignforhighendresidentialhomesontheeastendofLongIsland •Draftedconstructiondocumentsforclientsandcontractors

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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS Swim Coach, August 2010 - Present Special Olympics of Arizona, Team Tempe, Tempe, Arizona •Workwithteamof5tocoachspecialneedsswimteamof50 •CoordinateathleticcompetitionsforathletesaroundArizona

Track and Field Coach, January 2011 - Present Special Olympics of Arizona, Team Tempe, Tempe, Arizona •Assistteamof7tocoachspecialneedstrackteamof70 •Mentorathletesthroughoutseasonandhelpdevelopsportingandsocialskillsand confidenceinabilities

Tour Guide,October2003-June2005 Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona •Led1.5-3hourtoursofTaliesinWest •Educatedvisitorstosite,desertconditions,andphilosophiesofFrankLloydWright

SPECIALIZED SKILLS Computer Design - AutoCAD, SketchUp, PC and Mac Platforms Publishing&Rendering- Adobe Products (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Collaborate), MicrosoftOffice(Word,Excel,PowerPoint,Outlook) HandRenderedGraphics

ACCOMPLISHMENTS ASLA Member, Spring 2010 - Present Herberger Institute Ambassador, Spring 2009 - Spring 2010 ASLA at ASU Member, Fall 2008 - Spring 2010 ASUInternationalExchangeMentor,Spring 2008 - Spring 2010 Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Organization, Spring 2007 - Present National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Spring 2007 - Present ASU Provost Scholar, Fall2005-Spring2009 National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Spring 2007 - Present

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professionalwaibel & associates landscape architecture

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major projects and responsibilitiesCentennial Way -(CityofPhoenix,$5.5Mbudget,July2010-February2012)Conceptdesign,Leadpresentationgraphics,Leadcoordinationforgraphicelementsandmajorstructuresalongcorridor,Leaddraftspersonforconstructiondocumentsdesignofwayfindingsignage,Inhouse coordination all for Arizona Centennial Celebration in February 2012

Mesa / Southern Streetscape - (City of Mesa, $11M budget, April 2010-October 2012) Lead presentation graphics, Draftsperson for construction documents, In house cost estimating

Linck Residence - (Private Client, June 2011-October 2011) Lead designer, Lead draftsperson for construction documents, In house cost estimating,assistinprojectconstructionadmin

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concept development

project coordination

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proposals and marketing

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You can’t start work if you don’t have work. My experience has taught me ef-fective and successful methods for pre-paringandadheringtoRFQ’sandRFP’sfrom public and private clients.

Making a project work relies on heaccuracy and detail in the construction documents, which I have improved on a daily basis. Landscape plans, inventories, irrigation, and detailing.

Mountains of trace and miles of marker lend way to the most striking and thought provoking designs... even if they are a little rough.

It’seasytogetlostinaproject,especiallyone who’s length is measured in years. Properprojectcoordinationhastaughtme to keep up with the team... and myself.

A quick wit is one thing, but a quick grasp of a plant materials and design is key to a coordinated and practical design. That, and you feel really smart when you use all those Latin names.

Graphics and rendered views sell projects. As thepresentationgraphicsspecialist, I have the last hands on everything shown to a client, and I make sure they work their magic.

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centennial way

Working for the City of Phoenix and State of Arizona, Waibel & Associates has the opportunity to redesign and renew one of the most important corridors in Phoenix: that which connects downtown to the State Capital Complex. Working as part of a design build team on a one year time line has made for a fast track schedule for ground breaking in May 2011 for completion and dedication at the Arizona Centennial, February 14, 2012.

Project ResponsibilitiesConcept development as part of design •teamLead presentation graphics specialist, •producing all renderings and promotional design materialsHead of coordinating layouts and •communicationformajorshadestructures,tribal displays with all involved partiesLead in-house draftsperson•

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major shade structuresEightmajor shade structuresdisplayuniquefacets of Arizona’s scenery, wildlife, artistry, history, military, time line, industry, and recreation. Structures include:

Coordination with professional •photographers and organizationsSolar integrated power•Representativetextandimages•Lighting for nighttime viewing•

Arizona Timeline structure

SampleviewofmajorshadephotosRenderedviewofstructure

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tribal display elements22 tribal displays showcase and honor the blend of tribes that make up Arizona (the state with the largest number of tribal communities). Structures include:

Information and photo review and •collaboration with the Heard Museum in Phoenix, the largest resource for Native American art and culture in ArizonaCoordination with each tribal community •for accuracy and sensitivity in displaysRepresentativetextandimages•

Renderedandrealizedtribaldisplays

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county displaysFifteen county displays celebrate each unique county of Arizona through historic and current information and facts. Structures include:

Coordination with Arizona historians •and county officialsRepresentativetextandimages•Lighting for nighttime viewing•

wayfinding signageSeven wayfinding signs direct visitorsthroughCentennialWaywithspecificsectionshighlighted at locations. Structures include:

Important sights along Centennial Way •and Arizona Capitol ComplexRepresentativetextforeachsub-section•Prominent locations at corners•

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mesa/southernstreetscape

Working for the City of Mesa, Arizona as a client, Waibel & Associates had the task of creating a new gateway to the city from a stretch of Mesa Drive that has fallen into neglect. Wider sidewalks, decorative alley gates, and a new landscape plan to increase shade and pedestrian comfort were at thetopof the listof thisprojectcurrently inconstruction. My responsibilities on the design team include construction document drawings and all renderings and graphics presentations.

Project ResponsibilitiesConcept development as part of design •teamLead presentation graphics specialist, •producing all renderings and promotional design materialsIn-house draftsperson•

Proposed alley gates, view walls, and entry monument

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linck residence

This project is a small backyard renovationincluding the addition of shade trees, raised planters, fire features, and extended patio andshade spaces. Construction administration was led in-house for client and contractor contact.

Project ResponsibilitiesConcept development and lead design•Lead presentation graphics specialist, •producing all renderings and promotional design materialsLead draftsperson•Clientmeetingsandfieldwork•

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Working as a sub-consultant to an architectural firm on a new port of entry border cross, thisprojectshowsthefullrangeofthedesignprocessfrom sketching to full CDs.

Project ResponsibilitiesConcept development and sketching•Point of contact for lead consultant•Lead draftsperson•

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personalstudio361jarson & jarson herberger institutespecial olympics

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hallberg

ThefirstphaseoftheHallbergresidenceinnorthPhoenix was transforming a seemingly random plant layout into one with cohesion and linear form. The contrast between the soft grass barrier and sculptural structure of the agave give the designacontemporaryfeelwhiledefiningentryspace. The use of Lady Slipper (Pedilanthus macrocarpus)neartheentrycourtyardwillfillinto provide a playful and sculptural conclusion. studio361 completed all landscape demolition, new plantings, irrigation, and lighting.

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anton/besette

As part of a wedding gift to a Phoenix, Arizona couple, studio361 acted to design and create a spaceforthisnewfamilytoentertainandenjoyin privacy as well. Playing off the mid-century style of the home and needs of the client, a clean, family friendly, modern space from a completely empty parcel of land was created. An areaof decomposedgranite defines the spaceforaneventualfirepit.Thelowseatwallsdefinespaces to gather, cook, and play, while the soft plant palette creates gentle transitions through the yard.

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jarson & jarson

Working as a graphic design intern for a small boutiquerealestatefirminScottsdale,Arizona,I had the opportunity to create print and web based media for high end residential properties and local design and networking events. Building and managing the company’s online portfolio and listings, as well as creating a guide book for a local architectural walking tour of Old Town Scottsdale made this internship unique in it’s ability to provide me with a creative license. The position also required coordination with the firm’s and other local agents to ensure properand attractive listings for clients.

special olympics

Special Olympics is an organization that provides sporting events for athletes of all ages with different forms of disability. Volunteering as a swim and track coach has given me the ability to take the athletic events I love and share them with others, in a setting that also enables me to make a difference in the lives of the athletes. Coaching involves not only practices, but events and competitions throughout the state, as well as the social benefits the team provides to allwhoparticipate.Responsibilitesincludepracticeand conditioning, event coordination, team leadership, and special consideration for athletes with unique needs.

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fusion / stitch

Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona is a section of Phoenix deeply connected to its artist and fashion community. However currently, the literal divide of the Grand Canal splits the area into two worlds definedbyahighlysuccessfulmallandtheotherby independent businesses and artist galleries. Fusion/Stitchaimstojointhesetwoworldsviaa weaved network of high density architecture and clearly articulated landscape reflective of the biomes of the Sonoran Desert. The fusion of the two districts is achieved without compromising the unique character of each.

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pioneer’s memorial

The Arizona Pioneer’s and Veteran’s Cemetery is a located in a struggling park in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, but was created to pay homage to the first people of the state. An extensionto the park aims to show the journey of theexplorer of early Arizona, from the undiscovered desert to today’s modern network of cities and communities.A journey fromdarkness to lighttakes the visitor through bands of experience, representing the process of the pioneer’s discovery and settlement. The site brings pride and recognition to these people, while site lines connect to the state capital and government complex, less than half a mile away.

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journey of reflection

Thisprojectpresents theuserwith theuniqueopportunity to become completely alone amongst their thoughts. Traveling through the tight, dimly lit space, the pathway gradually opens up to emit more light and awaken more of the visitor’s senses. Finally, a staircase ascends the user to world above, where they are confronted with a bottomless pit, the place for total personal reflection.

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rio west wetlands

Rio West Wetlands treats water from the RioSalado, the main waterway in the Phoenix area, providing life and habitat for both the natural andbuiltenvironments.Thisprojectdealswiththe past misuse of the site for environmentally destructive mining, as well as anticipating future growth of the city with a green street system and restoration and expansion of existing wetland and trail systems. Working with local agencies, a trails network and plan for future use was developed.

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references

Kathryn Fee, Owner / Principal, Kathryn Fee ArchitectBridgehampton, New York

631.537.6335kathryn@kathrynfee-architect.com

Yolanda Mathews, Special Olympics Coordinator, City of TempeTempe, Arizona480.858.2446

yolanda_mathews@tempe.gov

JohnBall,Educator,ArizonaStateUniversityTempe, Arizonajhball@asu.edu

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let’s chatmax gitensteinmigitenstein@gmail.com602.692.1919

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