Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Overall GPA: 3.66
Graduated December 2021
Rexburg, Idaho
•Relevant Coursework: Plant and Soil Science, Greenhouse Operations, Introduction to Arboriculture, Plant Propagation, Woody Plant Identification, Herbaceous Plant Identification, Interiorscaping, Plant Shop Practicum, Landscape Construction and Materials, Advanced Landscape Design
Landscape Designer
Outback Landscape
March 2022 - Present
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Draft and design residential landscape plans using DynaScape, Vectorworks, and Affinity Designer
Take accurate measurements and grades of residential sites for new design projects
Participate in twice-weekly production & hand-off meetings, attend client presentations, and participate in regular Design/Sales team meetings
Implement efficient design and drafting practices through the use of newer technology and programs
Landscape Design Intern
Milosi Landscape
September 2021 - December 2021
Hendersonville, Tennessee
Worked on the Enhancement maintenance/construction crew for 5+ weeks installing new plants, making repairs, and cleaning up sites to ensure and maintain top quality condition
Took accurate measurements and grades of residential sites for new design projects
Drafted, plotted, and printed accurate base maps to scale using AutoCAD and Adobe Acrobat DC
Hand rendered and 3D rendered designs using SketchUp and Lumion for client presentations
Religious Education & Landscape Construction Teaching Assistant
Brigham Young University - Idaho
January 2018 - July 2021
Rexburg, Idaho
Evaluated, graded, and provided feedback for 500+ assignments weekly for over 200 students each semester
Communicated and collaborated with students and professors via email, appointments, and weekly one-on-one meetings
Organized and set up 3-5 courses and updated online course content on Brightspace and Canvas for each upcoming semester for multiple professors
Prepared a daily work vehicle, tools, and materials for class construction projects
Social Media Student Ambassador - Content Creator
Buck the Quo - Drake Cooper Advertising
February 2016 - October 2017
Boise, Idaho
Collaborated with 25+ student ambassadors across the state of Idaho to create and produce monthly content for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube based on specific life skills topics to help students transition after graduating high school
Communicated several times monthly with hundreds of teens throughout Idaho via social media or word of mouth to offer encouragement, teach about life skills, and provide college/school tips
Attended the annual Eastern Idaho State Fair as an area representative to assist in recruiting and aid in student interaction
Greenhouse Operator
The Food Dudes
May 2014 - May 2017
Rigby, Idaho
Planted, cared for, and maintained 3-5 flats of 10-20 varieties of vegetables and herbs each growing season
Adhered to a strict daily planting/watering/transplanting schedule
Kept accurate records of the number(s) of each plant that was planted, transplanted, and that survived through the season, as well as when they were planted and transplanted
Accurately labeled flats to prepare for sale and keep everything organized and tidy
Monitored and tended to 100+ plants in greenhouses each growing season to prepare for sale
Saved hundreds of dollars in labor costs and freed up time and planting space for the Ashcraft family
Vectoroworks Certified Core Associate
Hunter Industries Certified Irrigation Designer
Proficient in hand rendering and the use of AutoCAD, Vectorworks, DynaScape, SketchUp, Structure Studios, and Lumion programs
Proficient in plant identification of over 500 various plants
Knowledgeable about soils characteristics and qualities, plant and soil relationships, and soils testing methods and practices
Knowledgeable about outdoor plant hardiness zones in the U.S., as well as indoor plant needs, ideal environments, and care and handling practices
Completed coursework and passed certification exam through ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute)
Completed coursework and passed certification exam for the Idaho Pesticide Applicator's License
Knowledgeable about proper operation of various pieces of landscape construction and maintenance equipment
Dependable and diligent worker individually and on teams
Very willing to learn and try new things, and capable of learning very quickly
Organized and closely attentive to work and important details
James Oberhansley - Landscape Architect at Outback Landscape
Email: james@outbacklandscape.com
Phone: (208) 569-2369
Tara Piergies-Baker - Landscape Designer at Milosi Landscape
Email: tpiergies@miosilandscape.com
Phone: (615) 349-6098
Bradley Pugh - Enhancement Construction/Maintenance Crew Leader at Milosi Landscape
Phone: (615) 349-6098
Skyler Westergard - Landscape Design/Construction Professor at Brigham Young University - Idaho
Email: westergards@byui.edu
Phone: (435) 512-9203