Sara Morrison, Mla, Wedg Email & Phone Number

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

New York, New York

Led operations for Stantec NY landscape architecture department; Staff total: approx. 20-25 (2017-2020)Responsibilities: Staffing projections, assignments, and monitoring | Task delegation | Business planning and forecasting | Team management and mentoring | Recruitment and hiring | Provided guidance to team and other project managers | Team communication | Team leadership | Leadership in staff meetings | Coordination and collaboration with cross-disciplinary… Show more Led operations for Stantec NY landscape architecture department; Staff total: approx. 20-25 (2017-2020)Responsibilities: Staffing projections, assignments, and monitoring | Task delegation | Business planning and forecasting | Team management and mentoring | Recruitment and hiring | Provided guidance to team and other project managers | Team communication | Team leadership | Leadership in staff meetings | Coordination and collaboration with cross-disciplinary leadership (Coastal Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation, Water, Community Development, Buildings, etc.) Show less

New York, New York, United States

• RESILIENCE-CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLANNING & DESIGNDesign and planning expertise in coastal shoreline enhancement and restoration at varying scales with an emphasis on climate change adaptation and mitigation, nature-based solutions, and flood risk reduction. | Skilled at synthesizing complex, technical information into accessible materials for all awareness levels. Experience with public speaking and creating and delivering engaging presentations at conferences and working groups… Show more • RESILIENCE-CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLANNING & DESIGNDesign and planning expertise in coastal shoreline enhancement and restoration at varying scales with an emphasis on climate change adaptation and mitigation, nature-based solutions, and flood risk reduction. | Skilled at synthesizing complex, technical information into accessible materials for all awareness levels. Experience with public speaking and creating and delivering engaging presentations at conferences and working groups meetings, as well as amongst professional peers and members of the public with varying degrees of awareness of coastal issues. • BUISNESS DEVELOPMENTExtensive experience responding to request for proposals (RFPs); Proposal leadership, scoping, costing, and team development | Co-led internal Stantec focus group in New England working to identify and pursue resilience projects in New England region. • PROJECT MANAGEMENTTottenville Shoreline Protection Project in Staten Island, NY:Project Role: Project Manager / Lead Designer (2015-2020)Total Project Budget: $32.5 million | Funding sources: NYC / NYS / HUDResponsibilities: Design Lead | Schedule and deliverable management | Budget controls, forecasting, expense reporting, risk management, status reporting, and execution | Client and agency interface | Quality assurance and control | Documentation for NYS and USACE permitting as well as EIS requirements and documentation review | Coordination between five internal cross-disciplinary groups as well as six subconsultants | Provided documentation for and comment on city and state agency management and monitoring plans | Represented client and project regularly through public speaking and presentations. | Supported client in leading working groups that include members of the public, city/state agencies, academics, and elected officials to foster communication and attain buy in, improve understanding of local issues, and educate on risks to coastal habitats. Show less

New York, Ny

New York, Ny

Stockholm, Sweden

Project budget range $20,000 - $800,000 Work focused on client centered design and project management. Sought to provide a personal, easily maintained, sustainable landscape with year-round interest. Lead every step of the process, from first meeting the client and gaining an understanding of their needs to delivering the design and complete package that the client is satisfied with. Acted as project manager during installation maintenance plans, writing specs, collecting bids, construction… Show more Project budget range $20,000 - $800,000 Work focused on client centered design and project management. Sought to provide a personal, easily maintained, sustainable landscape with year-round interest. Lead every step of the process, from first meeting the client and gaining an understanding of their needs to delivering the design and complete package that the client is satisfied with. Acted as project manager during installation maintenance plans, writing specs, collecting bids, construction management, and inspections. Sub-contracted to multiple larger Landscape Design firms doing landscape design, maintenance plans, exhibit design for garden fairs, and blog/newsletter design & writing. Several projects published in Swedish Home and Garden magazines. Show less

Stockholm, Sweden

One a team of designers to design an award winning exhibition for Nordic Gardens 2008 (Scandinavia’s leading Garden Show)

Stockholm, Sweden

Led a class of 10 children ranging in age from 18 months to 2 years.

Master'S Degree, Landscape Architecture

• National ASLA student award - as student editor for “plot” journal • Rachel Carson Award for Ecological Design • NYASLA Scholarship.

Project Management Certificate

Training leading to PMP certification

Bachelor Of Psychology, Psychology