Erika Mueller Experience Landscape Designer/Salesperson
Software 2015
Pleasant Landscapes, Charleston Area, SC Conceptualize and provide innovative landscaping, design, and lawn care solutions for homeowners and present aesthetically pleasing plans and proposals that exceed clients’ expectations in a fast paced sales environment. Determine the scope of work, recommend appropriate plant and hardscape materials, and accurately assess the cost of materials and labor to estimate jobs profitably. Develop and cultivate client relationships, communicating and working closely with customers from initial site visit through the installation of irrigation, patio, planting, pool/ deck, and/or drainage projects.
Freelance Landscape Designer
2015
Mondo Land Planning & Design, Woodstock, GA Create hand rendered and aerial based AutoCAD site plans and plant schedules for integrative firm specializing in landscape architecture, planning, and arborist services. Projects include planting plans for new John Wieland urban townhome development, amenity center shared by 3 neighborhood subdivisions, and an entrance gateway and signage for country club and golf course.
Landscape Architectural Intern
2011-2014
AutoCAD Illustrator InDesign Photoshop SketchUp GIS Microsoft Office
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Electronic Publications Clemson University Site Design Guidelines, 2012. Web. Retrieved from: http://www.clemsonedu/ facilities/campus-planning/sdg.html Clemson University Bikeways Master Plan Appendix C, 2012. Web. Retrieved from: http://www.clemson. edu/facilities/campus-planning/campus-bikeways/ appendices.html
Key Skills • Project management and presentations • Writing, editing, research, and analysis • Organization and attention to detail
Clemson University Planning and Design, Clemson, SC Team member in a multidisciplinary environment responsible for conceptual design, project management, and completion of $500 million in new construction and renovation projects at a public university. Updated master plans, prepared detailed construction drawings and estimates, designed planting plans, and created reports and planning presentations.
Personal Interests • Native plant and perennial gardening • Creative non-fiction • Wanderlust for remote landscapes
Education Commercial Real Estate Director / Sales Agent KW Commercial, Mount Pleasant, SC
2005-2011
Launched commercial division for 1 of the top 200 national residential real estate companies.
Master of Landscape Architecture, 2014 Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Barcelona Architecture Center Barcelona, Spain
Established commerical division brand identity, recruited and mentored agents, developed real estate agent training programs, and presented weekly educational seminars.
Master of Business Administration
Represented seller/landlord and buyer/tenant clients, negotiated contracts/leases in clients’ best interest, and ensured transactional paperwork was completed for closings.
Bachelor of Arts, American Studies
University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA Smith College, Northampton, MA
843.478.2948 erika@landscapejunkie.com