2021 Curriculum Vitae

Jordan Bolivar Hedlund – Minneapolis, MN CURRICULUM VITAE //PROFESSIONAL HISTORY - Notable Work

Landscape Designer, ASLA-MN Travis van Liere Studio, Minneapolis, MN November 2021 – Present At Travis van Liere Studio, I have brought my technological talents along with project management experience. Day to day I can work between drafting in CAD, 3D modeling, to creating presentation for clients. I excel in communication and strive to maintain a high standard of developed work throughout anything that I create. Currently, my most notable work is the project management of White Oaks Savanna Development in Grant, MN. This is a landscape driven development that recognizes the importance of land maintenance and stewardship.

Landscape Designer, ASLA-MN Ten x Ten, Minneapolis, MN October 2021 – November 2021 Work performed at Ten x Ten was done on an hourly contractual basis. I provided support to their landscape architecture and design team through all phases of the design process. I helped to maintain their design standards and to ensure quality work with all members of their team.

Associate Landscape Designer, ASLA-MN 02 Design (formerly oslund.and.assocaites) June 2021 – August 2021 My role at O2 Design was to assist in data center designs around the world. This unique work examines large scale master planning all the way down to detail drawings and construction documentation. I also was able to leverage my technical skills in CAD (computer aided drawing) and Adobe to create presentations for clients.

Landscape Design Intern, ASLA-MN LHB Corp, Minneapolis, MN (Work from home)

May 2020 to May 2021 My role at LHB was part-time support to their landscape architecture team. I aided in creating punch lists for completed projects, wetland mapping and permitting with their Duluth office, and plan renderings for work in their design pipeline.

Teaching Assistant LA 2301/5376 “Advanced Representation for Environmental Design” University of Minnesota – Twin Cities – College of Design – Landscape Architecture September 2020 – December 2020 A 195 hour appointment assisting Professor DeBritto during the Fall 2020 Semester teaching the Adobe Suite to both undergraduate and graduate students. This course consisted of online discussions, Zoom class meetings, and office hours to help students. I was awarded a Thank A Teacher recognition for my role in helping student success from the University of Minnesota.

Clinton N. Hewitt Fellow, ASLA-MN University of Minnesota – Twin Cities – College of Design – Landscape Architecture January 2020 – May 2020 This position as a research fellow was to utilize a 195 hour appointment while full time in the Masters of Landscape Architecture program at the University of Minnesota. The purpose of this fellowship was to research security & safety in landscape architecture as it pertains to campus planning. The final product from this fellowship was a +50 source non-peer-reviewed annotated bibliography for the Landscape Architecture Department Head.

Graduate Research Assistant, ASLA-MN University of Minnesota – Twin Cities – Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (C.U.R.A.) August 2019 – January 2020 Megwayaak Project – “…in the woods” - A 195hr appointment to develop a nature-based play space on the Leech Lake Ojibwe Reservation in Cass Lake, Minnesota. The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe wanted an outdoor classroom and master plan for their 5 years and younger children's group that could not only supplement an existing curriculum, but possibly be replicated to other centers on the Leech Lake Reservation and region of Northern Minnesota. The final product was a master plan document, a full budget showing a phased approach grant funding options, and full construction ready documents.

Design & Construction Coordinator, ASLA-MN, CPSI

Flagship Recreation, Lake Elmo, MN January 2016 – July 2019 My role at Flagship Recreation was one of many hats. On a daily basis I would work on anywhere from 1 to 10 projects at various steps within the design and build timeline. My role was to not only be on the front end of designs informing clients about the playground construction process, but also manager of all installations across Minnesota. I also designed certain play spaces with closer client relations, created grading and technical plans, met with community members, and submitted and tracked invoicing and payment orders.

Through all of this, I maintained high quality control standards, maintained budgets and margins, and Flagship Recreation was named the 2018 Landscape Structure's "Rep of the Year" for top performing rep group globally.

Clickable Links to Projects Below: French Regional Park Playground, Plymouth, MN 2019 ASLA-MN General Design Merit Award (SRF Consulting Group, Inc.) Woodridge Park Inclusive Playground, Cottage Grove, MN MRPA Award of Excellence in “Partnerships and Sponsorships” (2018) Largest Fully Inclusive Playground in Minnesota.

Ronald McDonald’s House & Minnesota Vikings Playground, Minneapolis, MN Peavey Park Playground, Minneapolis, MN Fallenstein Inclusive Playground, North Mankato, MN Giants Ridge Lodge Playground, Biwabik, MN Children’s Hospital of Minnesota & Minnesota Vikings Playground, Minneapolis, MN Sepak Takraw Artificial Turf Olympic Fields, St. Paul, MN Children’s Museum Slide Entrance, St. Paul, MN Gladstone Savannah Park Playground, Maplewood, MN St. Cloud Veteran’s Association (VA) Fitness Loop, St. Cloud, MN

//AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS President’s Student Leadership & Service Award - University of Minnesota (2021) Tied 1st Place Graduate Student Best of Show – College of Design Research Showcase (2021) “Carbon Sequestration Potential from Emerging MOF Technology” Student Academic Excellence Graduate Award – University of Minnesota (2021) Student Academic Excellence Team Award – University of Minnesota (2021) Student Objectives In Landscape – S.O.I.L.

Student Environmental Action Award – Team Award (2021) Student Objectives In Landscape – S.O.I.L. ASLA MN Chapter Student Academic Honor Award (2021) ASLA MN H.W.S. Cleveland Award (2021) Thank a Teacher Recognition – University of Minnesota: Center for Educational Innovation (2021) Artist Designed Mini-Golf Hole - “Tale of Two Cities” - Walker Arts Center (2017 to Present) Student Design and Scholarship Excellence Undergraduate Award – “We Build A Bridge” – University of Minnesota:

College of Design (2017)

Volunteer of the Month - September - Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA) (2017) Undergraduate Award – Nomination - University of Minnesota: College of Design (2015) 1st Prize - Class 8 Photography - Minnesota State Fair Photo Contest (2007) //SCHOLARSHIPS Federated Garden Clubs of Minnesota Scholarship Recipient (2021) A. Dale Chapman Fellowship in Landscape Architecture (2019/2021) Clinton N. Hewitt Fellowship (2020/2021) Ann Salovich Fund (2020/2021) Jo Tushi Endowed Fellowship in Landscape Architecture (2020) Diversity Scholarship – Women in Landscape Architecture Minnesota (WILA-MN) (2020) Clinton N. Hewitt Fellowship Prize in Landscape Architecture (2019/2020) //PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM College of Design - Advisory Chair, ASLA-MN University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN October 2018 to Present Advise the University of Minnesota on the future planning of the college around issues of equity, college unity between Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses, and fundraising efforts.

Equity Planning Committee for Landscape Architecture May 2020 to Present Work to ensure diversity, inclusion, and transparency within landscape architecture in Minnesota. This group was created in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and holds monthly meetings.

Step-Up Design Info Session (2022)

College of Design – MLA Redesign Committee University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

October 2020 to May 2021 Examine the accredited Masters of Landscape Architecture curriculum with the landscape architecture department.

Director of Programs, ASLA-MN American Society of Landscape Architects, MINNESOTA (ASLA-MN) October 2018 – January 2020 ASLA-MN Winter Social (2019) PARK(ing) Day Organizer, Minneapolis, MN (2019) St. Paul Youth Commission - College and Career Fair - Eastside YMCA, St. Paul (2019) STEP-Up, Creative Crash Course, Design Pipeline, Minneapolis, MN (2019) STEAM Fair, Irondale High School, New Brighton, MN (2019) World Landscape Architecture Month Organizer, Twin Cities, MN (2019) ASLA-MN Winter Social (2018) PARK(ing) Day Organizer, St. Paul, MN (2018) ASLA Advocacy Summit, Columbus, OH (2018) STEAM Fair, Mounds View High School, Mounds View, MN (2018)

Advocacy Chair, ASLA-MN, CPSI American Society of Landscape Architects, MINNESOTA (ASLA -MN) June 2017 – October 2018 Wunderkrammer Career Fair, Minneapolis, MN (Sundance Family Foundation) (2018) ASLA Advocacy Summit, Milwaukee, WI (2017) PARK(ing) Day Co-Organizer, Minneapolis, MN (2017) Other Volunteer Work Incoming Graduate MLA Student Welcome Crew – College of Design (2021) Cut/Fill – 2 day Open Space conference on design equity in landscape architecture (2020) Litorum Journal – Masters of Landscape Architecture, University of MN, Minneapolis (2020) S.O.I.L.- Student Objectives In Landscape - Various projects around Minneapolis, MN (2020) Inclusive Design Forum, Plymouth, MN (Landscape Architecture Foundation, Landscape Structures, Flagship Recreation) (2018) Outdoor Career Day, Minneapolis, MN (MPRB) (2018) STEP-Up Diversity in Design Workshop, Minneapolis, MN (STEP-Up) (2018) Super Bowl Host Committee, Minneapolis, MN (Superbowl Live) (2018) ESL Support Teacher, Minneapolis, MN (Lyndale Neighborhood Association) (2017)

Lower Landing Design Advisory Committee, St. Paul, MN (2017) “Ready to Work”, Minneapolis, MN (Lyndale Neighborhood Association) (2017) Mayday Parade “Purple Amethyst” Float, Minneapolis, MN (Heart of the Beast Puppet Theater) (2017) “Future Cities” Judge, Minneapolis, MN (2016) “From Rome to Istanbul” Donor’s Banquet - Study Abroad, University of Minnesota (2015) //INVITATIONS

Kusske Lecture + Dialogue Series: Frank Gehry – Panel discussion (2021) The Kusske Design Initiative was created at the University of Minnesota to honor the legacy of the Landscape Architecture alumni Christopher Kusske. This series fosters interdisciplinary discussions around the design industry and the design process. The series was kicked off by inviting famed architect Frank Gehry FAIA to talk about his life’s work. After the talk, a panel discussion investigated the role of material innovation in the fields of landscape architecture and product design.

“Southside Shine” Documentary - Minneapolis South High School (2021) This is part of the TPT Originals Series spotlighting the history of racial covenant and redlining in South Minneapolis. Student at Minneapolis South High wrote and directed this series after the murder of George Floyd. I was asked to be interviewed for their project due to my graduate capstone work at the infamous Kmart site in South Minneapolis.

LA8205 Conversation on Equity in Landscape architecture (2022) LA3514/5514 Conversation on Equity in Landscape architecture (2021) LA5201 Fall Studio – Midterm design review (2021) 13th Annual Golden Pen Award – University of Minnesota – JUDGE (2019) St. Paul Youth Commission - College and Career Fair - Eastside YMCA, St. Paul (2019) Panel discussion on career options - Landscape Architecture and Design //PUBLICATIONS (non-peer reviewed) 2021 Donahue, Marie. (2021). A journey in the woods with Leech Lake Early Childhood Development’s Megwayaak Project”, University of Minnesota: RSDP Happenings. https://extension.umn.edu/rsdp-happenings/journey-woods-leech-lake-early-childhooddevelopments-megwayaak-project 2020 “U Matters”, University of Minnesota Foundation, Winter 2020/21 Mailer. 1 of 4 chosen across the UMN system to showcase the “Megwayaak Project”.

2019

“Leech Lake Early Childhood Development’s Megwayaak Project” Hedlund, Jordan. (2019). Leech Lake Early Childhood Development's Megwayaak Project. Retrieved from the University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy, https://conservancy.umn.edu/handle/11299/214856.

2018 “Engaging Communities Through Play”, _SCAPE Magazine, Summer Issue 2018 Issue #27, pp.10-12 https://issuu.com/asla-mn/docs/_scape_summer_2018 //CERTIFICATIONS 2017 to Present - American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) 2020/ 2021 – Sigma Lambda Alpha National Honor Society (GPA 3.85) 2017-2019 - Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) //EDUCATION Masters in Landscape Architecture – University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN May 2021

CITIES ON WATER – Study Abroad – University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 01/2020 – 03/2020 (Program cut short due to the COVID-19 Pandemic)

B.E.D Landscape Planning - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN May 2016

ROME/ ISTANBUL - Study Abroad - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Spring 2015

Minor in Spanish Studies - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 2014,

VENZUELA - Study Abroad - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Spring 2014

Applied Arts & Sciences (A.A.S.) - Century College, White Bear Lake, MN 2013

Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

2010 – 2011

P.S.E.O./Century College, White Bear Lake, MN 2009 – 2010