Natalie Gibbs CAREER OBJECTIVE
E D U C AT I O N
To continue to develop and enhance my skills in all areas of landscape architecture. As a Junior Landscape Designer, I am looking forward to the opportunity to contribute as a member of creative design team.
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture • University of Guelph (Guelph, Ontario) 2004 - 2006
WO R K E X P E R I E N C E October 2014 - May 2015
Design/Farm Intern - Foggy River Farm
Technical Theatre Production Diploma
• Humber College School of Applied Arts & Sciences (Toronto, Ontario)
(Sunderland, Ontario) Assisted in the implementation of landscape designs (designbuild firm) and Eco-Empowerment workshops. Produced planting plans, designs and workshop documentation using Vectorworks. Assisted with the planting of edible trees, shrubs and fruits and vegetables on farm and for clients designs.
November 2015
April - July 2014
Intro to Rooftop Urban Agriculture
Summer Student - University of Guelph Grounds (Guelph, Ontario) Assisted with planting, pruning and general upkeep of flower beds and shrubs gaining full understanding of a grounds maintenance program. Operated a variety of equipment such as lawn mowers, edgers, hedge trimmers and hand tools.
Vancouver Urban Farming Forum
• Attended VUFF - For farmers, policy makers, food security advocates, and those interested in urban agriculture (Vancouver, BC) May 2013
• Grey to Green Conference, Evergreen Brickworks (Toronto, Ontario)
April 2013
Edible Forest Garden Workshop
• With Landscape Architect Brad Peterson, Aisling Keep Farm (Chatsworth, Ontario)
January - April 2013
Landscape Architecture Intern - FORREC Ltd. (Toronto, Ontario) Worked on existing drawings and produced working drawing sets for theme parks using AutoCAD. Learned the drawing submission process for international projects. Collaborated in teams in a multidisciplinary environment. May - August 2012
Intern/Summer Student – exp. Services Inc. (Calgary, Alberta) Revised construction drawings and created working drawings and details in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Assisted with the drawing submission process for the City of Calgary. Created cost estimates and unit price schedules. Performed data entry and filing/general office administration.
SKILL SET • Strong written, graphic and verbal communicator • AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Vectorworks, Adobe CS6, SketchUP, Microsoft Office • Ability and skills in the use of inventory and site ananlysis • Site survey and design experience • Understanding of plant materials, with a focus on species native to Canada • Multidisciplinary design team experience • Willingness to become registered with the BCSLA
AWA R D S A N D A C H I E V E M E N T S
Site Detailer – Clintar Landscape Management
AVW – TELAV/Set Shop Award for outstanding achievement
April – Aug. 2010
IIDEX 2012 Multidiciplinary Student Design Charrette Competition
Summer 2011
(Toronto, Ontario) Maintained sites around the city. Pruning, planting, weeding, hedge trimming and litter control.
Golf Course Maintenance – Kananaskis C.G.C,
• Humber College School of Applied Arts and Sciences 2006 (Toronto, Ontario)
(Kananaskis, Alberta) Operated grounds keeping machines and utilized various tools to maintain the 18 hole golf course.
• 3rd place of 9 teams (Toronto, Ontario)
VO L U N T E E R E X P E R I E N C E
email: nataliegibbs29@gmail.com phone: +1-416-274-8242
May 2016 - Present
Volunteer Design Consultant - Evergreen
C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
(Toronto, Ont.) Assisting with the development of a community garden design at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto.
REFERENCES
April 2016
BLA Program Coordinator/ Principal at SKA Inc. +1 519-824-4120 Ext. 56870 skelly03@uoguelph.ca
OALA Annual General Meeting 2016
(Niagara Falls, Ontario) Assisted with attendee registration and event set-up.
Sean Kelly OALA, CSLA, ASLA
Cale Heit Senior Director Forrec Ltd.
cheit@forrec.com +1 416-696-8686 http://www.forrec.com