RYAN WAGGONER, LEED AP GRADUATE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, PROJECT MANAGER & DESIGNER MISSION STATEMENT As a graduate from Michigan State University with honors, I have begun my career with clear goals and aspirations in mind. These ambitions include creating innovative, artistic, inventive and thoughtful spaces and places for people to enjoy. This involves a dedication to the design process to understand challenges presented through users’ needs and expected products. Sustainability, stewardship of land, and compassionate design may blend with project criteria to produce unique and unexpected outcomes. With an open mind and a relentless passion for the work, I attempt to blend billable skills, a positive attitude, rigorous efficiency, and team enthusiasm to create places that speak both to the landscapes and to the people. EDUCATION MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, BACHELOR’S OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Graduated Cum Laude – 166 credits with 3.63 G.P.A.
MAY, 2008
Related course work: arboriculture, biological science, business ethics, business management, computer science and engineering, crop and soil science, ecology, ethics, forestry, geography, geology, horticulture, marketing and sales, philosophy, and zoology.
WORK HISTORY STEVE MARTINO & ASSOCIATES – Project Manager & Designer 2011 – 2012 GOODMAN’S LANDSCAPE – Project Manager, Landscape Sales & Design Manager 2011 – 2012 EXTERIORS BY CHAD ROBERT – Project Manager & Designer 2009 – 2011 BURT, HILL – Graduate Landscape Architect 2008 – 2009 DR. JOANNA WESTPHAL – Landscape Architecture T.A. 2007 – 2008 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – Landscape Designer - Clarence E. Lewis Arboretum 2006 – 2007 SKILLS CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGER AND DESIGNER FINDING NEW SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS Worked closely with clients to decipher needs and determine needs not yet recognized by client Worked with senior designers to find new ways to efficiently combine traditional rendering methods with new technology and create presentation quality graphics ahead of schedule Day to day creation of solutions to solve problems created in a rapidly built environment Strong leadership skills that help delegate tasks and take on primary responsibilities ARTIST Ability to express emotion and convey message in design through many mediums, including pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels, photography, watercolor and several computer graphics medium Extensive hand sketch training through schooling and European travels Educated on the methodology and history of visual and graphic arts HIGHLY ORGANIZED Helped manage workflow and organize drawing packages for over forty design and construction document submittals Managed softscape, hardscape, drainage, site furnishings, railings, fences, gates, signage, planter and other schedules for multiple construction phase document submittals Formulated and organized all detail standard templates for the commercial Site International Studio and created new design details as needed in the residential environment Prioritized, resourceful, task oriented and motivated with an attention to detail to consistently obtain high quality – always through an organized approach COMPUTER SKILLS Adobe CS Suite; Photoshop, Illustrator, Elements, Kuhler, InDesign, and Acrobat Professional AutoCAD – 12 years experience 3D Modeling – Autodesk 3DS Max & Google SketchUp with Podium – modeling, texturing, lighting, etc. Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook CLEAR AND CONCISE COMMUNICATION Hosted several international webinars, weekly chats and forums on Land8Lounge Meetings with clients for initial design ideas, plant palettes, redesigns, and final designs for installation Educational and professional presentations through community meetings, critiques, and video conferencing Ability to listen and respond to develop strong working relationships 734.756.8929 CELL PHONE
9680 W. Northern Ave. Unit 1115 Peoria, AZ 85345 ADDRESS
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