Education

Masters of Landscape Architecture, December 2010
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture, May 2004
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

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Career History & Accomplishments

LEED Accredited Professional, 2009

Graduate Research Assistant, Ball State University, 2008-2009
Professor John L. Motloch, Ph.D.

• Researched successful ‘Triple Bottom Line’-oriented business models; low-tech/high-yield renewable technology; application of emerging media in design-related fields; federal leadership opportunities in environmental, energy and economic performance.

Owner/Operator, LandShapes, Inc., 2004-2008

• Responsible for daily field operations, including project logistics, material sourcing, labor management and proper waste disposal.
• Completed over 600 projects.
• Designed, launched, and maintained company website.
• Approached sales with client-centric professionalism, 82% retention.
• Maintained corporate tax schedules and liabilities.
• Administered payroll for up to 5 employees.
• LandShapes, Inc. qualified for Better Business Bureau membership.