Akin Smith Email & Phone Number

I have worked on a broad range of Landscape Architecture projects ranging from small scale residential to large community developments. Some projects were merely theoretical while other projects involved real cliental. I am a great team player possessing a strict and disciplined work ethic. I am a firm believer in the need to integrate the latest technology into the Landscape Architecture field and will help carry your company into the future. I am experienced with Autodesk 2000 to 2009, Land development desktop 2000 to 2006, Adobe CS2 and CS3 Suites (all programs including Flash, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), SketchUp, Raster Design 2006, Microsoft professional programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Outlook, Understanding of internal computer components, trouble shooting, and experienced with a wide array of printers, faxes, and copiers from desk jets to large scale hp800s/ 5500s.Specialties: adobe, adobe photoshop, architecture, consulting, customer relations, dimensions, engineering, fax, features, flash, graphical user interface, hewlett packard, illustrator, indesign, materials management, meeting facilitation, microsoft excel, microsoft outlook, microsoft powerpoint, microsoft windows 2000, microsoft word, natural, photocopier, printers, programming, progress, public speaking, quality control, troubleshooting, vi, writing,

Listed skills include Site Plans, Landscape Architecture, Submittals, Sketchup, and 1 others.

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  Assistant Project Manager

  Land Concern

  May 2004 - Present - Santa Ana, California

  I am a great team player with excellent coordination skills. I actively coordinate with the client and all of the consultants, suppliers, vendors, and contractors throughout the course of the project. I help our consultants meet our client’s expectations by reviewing and red lining lighting plans, civil plans, structural plans, irrigation plans, architectural plans, plumbing plans, etc. to make sure that aesthetics are not compromised, site conflicts are avoided, and errors or omissions have been addressed. When problems do arise my even keel personality and can do attitude helps me lead consultants and other project team members to find appropriate design solutions that complement the site keeping budget and constructability constraints in mind.I have worked on a broad range of Landscape Architecture and Planning projects ranging from small scale residential to large scale community developments. In particular I have over 14 years of experience working on large scale master planned communities. Previous projects include the communities of Ladera Ranch, Sendero, and Esencia. I am typically involved at all levels of a project ranging from the preparation of builder, exhibits, design guidelines, conceptual site plans, community board meeting exhibits, entitlement processing, construction drawing completion, construction coordination, post construction coordination, to helping with the grand opening party permitting.

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  Kansas State University

  Architecture And Planning