Responsible for providing effective leadership that enables water utility staff to develop and implement necessary managerial programs, policies, procedures and plans.

As a registered Landscape Architect in Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, Ohio, & Alabama my experience includes design services and construction observation for Public, Retail/Commercial, Multi & Single-Family Land Development clients. My experience also includes a background in the residential design/build industry. With water conservation awareness on the rise I find it important to maintain my Irrigatior's license through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. In 2008 I was able to achieve the status of LEED Accredited Professional.Geographic experience includes projects all over Texas, including Houston and surrounding counties, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding region, McAllen, El Paso, Midland/Odessa, Lufkin, Colorado, and Louisiana.

As Director of Landscape Architecture my responsibilities include the following:Managment of design teamInteracting with clientsOverseeing production of landscape and irrigation construction documentsPerformance of construction site visits to ensure quality installation Production of civil engineering construction documents on various project types.

Carter Burgess was purchased by Jacobs in late 2007. I decided to make a move shortly after.

Carter Burgess was my first professional job out of college. I gained valuable experience including:Production of landscape and irrigation construction documents, details, and specs from start to final punch list upon completion of installation.Creation of design graphics and hand renderings for client presentations.Assisting civil engineering department with construction documentation on various projects.Development of proposals for potential clients.

Participated in TAMU's LA Department Summer/Fall work program. My experience at Halff Associates includes:Development of conceptual designs and presentations for Baytown Nature Center Entryway and Woodlands Bear Branch ParkAssisting in construction drawing preparation for several TxDOT hike and bike trails. Preparing statements of qualifications and attendance at pre-bid meetings.Assisting the civil engineering department with construction documents and presentations for various projects.

CAD and landscape design support. I had a couple of weeks in Houston prior to the start of my internship with Halff Associates and Mrs. Griffith was kind enough to mentor me during that time.