Shawn Krawetzki Slideshare Resume

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S H A W N K R A W E T Z K I 16 Fielding Court, Durham, North Carolina 27703 PH: 919.768.7714 - [email protected]

R E G I S T E R E D L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T

Talented, dedicated, and performance-driven professional with wide-ranging experience in providing Landscape Architectural design, project management, and construction observation services. Proven ability to manage and complete projects on-time and within budgets while maintaining excellent client relationships. Extremely well-experienced in construction documentation, specifications, and construction observation. Very hardworking, team player that has been praised for always assisting project teams whenever it was needed.

• Exceptional ability to learn new technologies, software, and processes in short periods of time. • Reliable work ethics, desire to achieve professional growth and advancement through relevant experience, learning from

others, reading, attending training, and teaching others what I have learned. • Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. • Proficient at prioritizing work and staff resources effectively and efficiently while actively managing 6-12 projects. • Outstanding problem solving skills both in the office and field; very detail oriented. • Tenacious at ensuring that projects are completed with high quality construction. • Adept at interacting with clients and consultants; owners, engineers, architects, and municipal personnel.

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Lappas + Havener, PA. Durham, NC Landscape Architect, Project Manager, CAD Manager October 2003-May 2010 Landscape Architect with 6 1/2 years of experience that has successfully managed and completed multiple projects of various scales and phases simultaneously, while maintaining the project budgets and client relationships. Design involvement encompassing Master Planning, Design Development, and Construction Documentation. Provided exceptional expertise for projects in permitting, construction documentation, detailing, specifications, cost estimation, presentations, and construction observation.

Experienced in a broad range of projects that include LEED accreditation, Municipal parks, new / renovated university buildings, college infrastructure renovations, college master planning, corporate campuses, Multi-use developments, greenways, community recreational facilities, shopping center plazas, continuing care and retirement center facilities, senior recreational centers, hospitals, State buildings, Municipal complexes, public spray grounds, public dog parks, and a national bank client.

Directed the office’s project based digital filing and CAD systems, provided training to all new employees in CAD operation, file management, and office standards. Created training manuals and systematic procedures for handling the processing of external data files received for project use (survey, engineering, and architectural files). Set up office drawing standards and templates to allow efficient and repeatable drawing production that provided clear and concise documentation; decreasing the number of potential estimation and field errors caused by hard to interpret drawings. Created / programed tools and macros in CAD to allow for more efficient and error free drafting.

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Notable Projects: North Carolina State University Alumni Center - Raleigh, NC: Developed the landscape, parking, fire access, donor opportunity plaza, memorial garden, activity plaza (used for high profile events with large tents), and coordinated the location of sculpture elements. North Carolina State University Thompson Theater Renovation - Raleigh, NC: Developed the landscape and hardscape plans, to include providing new accessibility for two existing building entrances, while maintaining the character of the building. I was also very involved in the design of the storm water system along with our Civil Engineering consultant due to connections to an antiquated, existing utility system. Castalia at Meadowmont - Chapel Hill, NC: Developed the landscape plans and coordinated with the Civil Engineer and Architect to create a multi-use (office / residential) building on a prominent and controversial site. The plans required public meetings with the Home Owner’s Association, Chapel Hill’s Town Council, and Meadowmont’s Development Council to come up with an acceptable solution that meet all of the groups’ criteria. First Citizens / Ironstone Bank (National Client)- Raleigh, NC (projects in NC, VA, TX, TN, AZ, AL, OK, & GA): Developed landscape and irrigation plans for headquarters and branch banks, coordinated / consulted with Civil Engineers with locations of utilities, parking, storm water system, and site walls. Created a water reduction strategy for the client and assisted the client with re-writing their maintenance manual. I managed this long term client for LHPA for the last three years and maintained a positive relationship with them throughout that time. This client brought in ¼ to ½ million dollars a year which accounted for 5-8% of the firm’s income. Wake County Schools - Raleigh, NC: Developed zoning compliant landscape plans for permitting and provided construction administration for clients with extremely tight budgets. Town of Cary's Bartley Park - Cary, NC: Developed site and landscape designs, grading, and details for a 34 acre park that included a dog park, restroom building, outdoor shower, public art, picnic shelter, playgrounds, and spray ground. As the project lead that included Civil Engineers, Architects, and Environmental Engineers, I was responsible for all the scheduling, permitting, budgets, client and consultant interaction and coordinating packaging and delivery of drawings to the client. I was also solely responsible for changing the clients’ outlook on the firm after 2 previous project managers were not able to meet the clients’ expectations. SEI Engineers Powell, OH Designer, 3D Modeler, CAD Technician September 1999-March 2003 Project experience includes: 3-Dimensional modeling of a processing, blending, and packaging facilities, provided 3-Dimesional marketing materials and movie walkthroughs of designs for client presentations, performed spatial analysis of working areas to ensure personnel could safely operate equipment, utilized 3D model to evaluate mechanical, structural, and utility designs for interferences prior to construction, construction detailing of structural elements, aided engineers with grading, and assisted in a river bank stabilization project.

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S H A W N K R A W E T Z K I16 Fielding Court, Durham, North Carolina 27703PH: 919.768.7714 ‐ [email protected]

E D U C A T I O N

The Ohio State University Columbus, OH Bachelors of Science in Landscape Architecture October 1993‐June 2001

Accredited degree in Landscape Architecture with emphasis in design, grading, and environmental conditions.

A F F I L I A T I O N S

CLARB ‐ Registered Landscape Architect of North Carolina September 2008‐Current American Society of Landscape Architects November 2003‐Current North Carolina Chapter Professional Practice Networks in Historic Preservation and Digital Technology Boy Scouts of America December 1991 Eagle Scout Order of the Arrow – Vigil Member

C O M P U T E R S O F T W A R E & S P E C I A L S K I L L S

MicroStation (J - V8i) AutoCad (r14 - 2002) AutoTurn (6.0) – Vehicular Sweep Path Analysis Software Photoshop CS Computer Networking Computer System Building – 3D Graphics Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint 3D Modeling / Animation (MicroStation, Sketch-Up) Photography

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P R O F E S S I O N A L R E F E R E N C E L I S T

Walter Havener, RLA Owner / Principal at Lappas + Havener, PA 215 Morris Street, Suite 150 Durham, NC 27703 919.419.1199 [email protected] Adam Alexander Federal Highway Administration – Noise Specialist 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE Washington DC 20590 202.366.1473 [email protected] Todd Manning, P.E., CCM, PMP, LEED AP NC State Construction Office Construction Management 301 N. Wilmington Street, Suite 450 Raleigh, NC 27601-1307 919.807.4100 [email protected] Marilee Martin, RLA City of Durham - General Services Department Construction Project Manager 2011 Fay Street Durham, NC 27704 919.560.4197 ext. 21285 [email protected]

Peter Bishop, P.E. Principal at Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc 333 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600 Raleigh, NC 277601 919.677.2164 [email protected] Michael Allen, P.E. Principal at Mulkey Engineers & Consultants 6750 Tryon Road Cary, NC 27518 919.858.1888 [email protected] David Moore, AIA Principal at Callaway Johnson Moore and West (CJMW) 119 Brookstown Ave., Suite 100 Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336.724.1503 [email protected] Ben Benson, AIA, LEED AP Partner / Principal at Jenkins*Peer Architects 112 South Tryon Street, Suite 1300 Charlotte, NC 28209 704.372.6665 [email protected]

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June 3, 2010 Letter of Recommendation for Shawn Krawetzki Over the past six and one half years, Shawn Krawetzki has been a loyal and dedicated employee whom we greatly valued. He is a wonderful person who contributes to the overall office atmosphere and is a pleasure to both work along side and direct. Shawn began as a designer at Lappas + Havener, PA and worked his way up to junior project manager to project manager. He also gained his Landscape Architecture license in 2008. Refining and improving his skills, Shawn was able to gain our confidence which led to increased project management responsibilities. He was often assigned to the project teams that handled the largest and most complex projects. During the last several years Shawn managed junior staff in the development of design drawings and documents and shared his technical abilities with junior staff. As a highly skilled employee, Shawn excelled at construction administration issues such as designer coordination, Contractor relations, contractual issues and field observation. In addition, Shawn provided much technical support to the overall office by contributing to CAD, detail standards and QA/QC and management processes. In his last 2 or 3 years at LHPA, Shawn provided design work and construction administration for many projects – in particular the First Citizens Bank Clients. We heard directly from First Citizens and other clients that as a project manager he was valued for his ability to provide good service and communication. His outstanding service combined with his pleasant personality will be missed at Lappas + Havener, PA. We are displeased that the economic conditions led to his layoff. Sincerely

Walter R. Havener Lappas + Havener, PA

PARKS RECREATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

TOWN O f CARY

316 N. Academy St.••••Cary, NC 27513••••PO Box 8005••••Cary, NC 27512-8005

tel 919-469-4061 •••• fax 919-469-4344•••• www.townofcary.org

June 18, 2010

To: Whom it may concern From: Paul Kuhn, Senior Parks Planner, Town of Cary Re: Shawn Krawetzki,RLA, ASLA Shawn Krawetzki was a consultant for the Town of Cary working on the first phase of the future Bartley Park – a 50 acre Community Park. He was brought into the project midway thru the construction document phase in order to finalize the construction documents and all permits in preparation for bidding. He was able to quickly get up to speed on the project and has the knowledge and capabilities to get the project 100% design, permitted and ready to bid. The Town of Cary at this point was reviewing all capital projects and put this project on hold due to the $3 million dollar estimated cost. If the Town had not put the project on hold we would have immediately gone out to bid and were looking forward to working with Shawn on this phase of the project. Shawn is very personable and easy to get along with. He would quickly respond to any inquires we had and would get back to us with answer. He also was always prepared for meeting and arrived on time. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 919-469-4360 or [email protected].

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