EDUCATION Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Mississippi State University, Department of Landscape Architecture, Mississippi State, MS; Graduation: August 2012, Overall GPA: 3.0/4.0 Major GPA: 3.20/4.0 EXPERIENCE Internship‐ Mississippi State University, Desoto County, MS May 2010‐ July 2010 • Worked in partnership with the Geographical Information Systems Agency of Desoto County • Gained valuable knowledge in tree inventory, soil fertility systems, and ecological succession • Combined with the Desoto County Master Gardener’s Association to conduct a plant community and tree inventory project throughout Desoto County, MS Internship‐ Brewer’s Pool and Landscaping, Bartlett, TN May 2009‐July 2009 May 2008‐July 2008 • Worked directly with company President to gain an understanding of landscape concepts and residential planning • Developed leadership skills working within a crew • Operated key field equipment President ‐ Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Epsilon Epsilon Chapter, Mississippi State, MS 2010‐2011 • Presided over weekly chapter meetings of over 80 members • Implemented a recruiting strategy that led to the largest new member class to date • Arranged and executed multiple philanthropic events such as Habitat for Humanity and Stockings for St. Jude raising in excess of $25,000 for various organizations COMPUTER SKILLS Adobe Photoshop, Extremely Proficient Google Sketchup, Extremely Proficient Autodesk AutoCAD, Extremely Proficient Adobe InDesign, Proficient Microsoft Office Programs, Proficient HONORS AND ACTIVITIES American Society of Landscape Architecture member, 2009‐2012 American Society of Landscape Architecture Treasurer, 2011‐2012 Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, 2008‐2012 Interfraternity Council Delegate, 2008‐2009
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3. Hamilton Carrio Assistant Landscape Superintendent Campus Grounds Planner Spring Hill College Mobile, AL (251) 423‐4334 hcarrio@shc.edu
2. Kasia Gallo Assistant Professor Department of Landscape Architecture Mississippi State University Mailstop 9725 LA facility, Suite C103 (662) 648‐9027 Kzg3@msstate.edu
1. Brian Brewer Owner Brewer’s Pool and Landscaping 6620 Summer Avenue Memphis, TN 38134 (901) 826‐1200 brewer@brewerspool.com
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