· Prepared schematic and detailed land use diagrams, zoning maps, and subdivision layouts, including road alignments, preliminary subdivision and grading plans, and recommended locations for various uses, densities and amenities on project sites of varying sizes up to 1,500 acres· Researched zoning and landscaping requirements for compliance within various jurisdictions· Produced site plans for individual homes, neighborhoods, office parks, shopping centers, apartment complexes, schools; provided designs for private residential gardens, including hardscape, swimming pools, driveways, parking and planting· Coordinated with various consultants on the environmental, traffic, economic and other impacts of development · Visited sites during various phases of construction· Produced presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote) for public hearings on rezoning and conditional uses; utilized spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers) to create cost estimates and compare bids and change orders; prepared correspondence to clients, contractors and consultants via letters and e-mail; designed and implemented standard document forms (Microsoft Word) for use across firm· Designed and produced standardized marketing and portfolio materials for the firm· Produced presentation graphics and construction documents using Vectorworks, SketchUp, manual drafting and freehand sketches· Managed a network of Macintosh computers and an unlimited-client OS X Server (version 10.5), including resolution of software, hardware and backup system issues

· Assisted in producing sketch designs based on clients' requirements for outdoor living,exercise or entertaining; produced presentation drawings for review with clients, their architects and/or interior designers· Produced and coordinated entire sets of construction drawings, including all details, for swimming pools, planters, fences, walls, fountains, poolhouses and other project elements; determined grades for surface and subsurface drainage, level changes and site features; coordinated with structural or aquatic engineers and other consultants; utilized AutoCAD LT 2000 as well as manual drafting and freehand sketching· Made frequent site visits during construction to assist contractors · Researched and recommended various products, materials, and systems and provided details for application in specific situations· Researched building codes, zoning law, flood management construction requirements and other technical aspects of design· Prepared cost estimates for construction and planting; assisted clients in negotiating construction contracts· Set up plants on site and guided installation by field crew· Occasional duties included coordinating field crew assignments and delivery of materials to job sites; supervising interns; applying for permits or review by historic districts (including the Vieux Carré Commission) or community associations (including the Old Metairie Neighborhood Conservation District and English Turn); constructing models; writing specifications; payroll (QuickBooks); designing PowerPoint presentations for lectures; and other miscellaneous office tasks.

· Drafting (AutoCAD R12 through R14), model building and limited design work including private homes, convenience stores, small office buildings· Worked during summers and breaks while pursuing B.Arch. degree