LAURA HANDLETON 91 W. 10th Avenue | Apartment B | Columbus OH | 43201 (513) 519-8787 | laurahandleton@gmail.com
education The Ohio State University
Expected graduation: May 8, 2016
Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture Minor, City and Regional Planning Knowlton School of Architecture GPA: 3.72
Provost Scholarship recipient
Magna cum laude | Dean’s list
Relevant Coursework 6 design studios 5 technical workshops Complete Streets seminar Horticulture: Ornamental Plants of the Midwest
Historic Preservation Fabrication Planting for pollinators (independent study)
Study abroad: European architecture
Scholarship winner
On this trip I traveled to Belgium, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain, visiting about 250 landscapes, museums, architecture, and landmarks along the way. I learned design theories, history, and developed my hand drawing skills.
professional experience Neighborhood Design Center | Landscape Architecture Intern | Columbus OH | August 2015-present As an intern I complete design work for clients including storefront exterior signage, streetscape documentation and renovation, and community garden design. I contribute to graphic design work and office marketing, and I am responsible for client meetings and deliverables on individual and group projects. The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens | Landscape Intern | Newbury NH | Summer 2015 At the Fells, I completed design work for an events pavilion on the property, which included meeting with The Fells board members and the historic preservation board for input and progress checks. I conducted historic garden tours and interacted with members at events. I also did extensive landscape maintenance including pruning, planting, and working in the nursery. FUSIAN | Team Member | Columbus OH / Cincinnati OH | February 2013-May 2015 I provided excellent customer service skills at FUSIAN including greeting customers, taking phone orders and walking customers through the creation process. Daily duties included food preparation, creating prep lists, and running the register. Franklin Park Conservatory | Volunteer | Columbus OH | January 2015-present My duties at the conservatory include watering and maintaining plants. The Bridge Refugee Center | Volunteer | Columbus OH | October 2013-present At the Bridge I tutor elementary school students in reading, math, and English fluency.
skills Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Rhino Grasshopper AutoCAD
Sketchup Hand graphics Laser cutting 3D printing CNC routing Communication
My portfolio is available to view at issuu.com/laurahandleton/docs/portfolio.