Experienced International Landscape Architect

[Keith Scarmuzza]

K E I T H A. S C A R M U Z Z A
71/18 Soi Thanpooyingphahol, Ngamwongwan Rd., Bangkhen, Bangkok, Thailand
10900
Tel. 561-2684, 579-7373 e-mail : kmu...@hotmail.com

SUMMARY Accomplished, self-motivated Landscape Architect with proven
abilities as a company leader, and special interest in challenging
opportunities for professional development in an international,
multi-disciplinary work environment.
Over 5 years experience in all aspects of project design and management.
Extensive international resort and urban design experience on projects
throughout SE Asia.
Proven track record of maintaining a high degree of client loyalty due to
professional service.
Familiarity with private developers, government departments, and all types
of project consultants.
Exceptional oral and written communications skills.

EMPLOYMENT PL Design Co., Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand August 1995-present
Associate Director, Perform all project management tasks including service
proposals, contract agreements, client presentations, consultant
coordination, project scheduling, task assignment, administering design and
production team of up to 20 people, training new employees, bidding
mediation, and project site inspections.
July 1992-August 1995
Landscape Architect, Responsible for site planning, concept design,
detail design, construction documentation, cost estimation, cost
controlling, specifications production, client presentations, consultant
coordination, and construction inspection.
Accomplishments :
Consistently managed up to ten projects at a time; promoted to company
associate in 3 years.
Increased profits and professionalism by establishing new CADD working
methods.
Improved image of company through consistently innovative and thoughtful
approach to design.
Became fluent in Thai within 2 years, and subsequently conducted all local
business in Thai.

Ai Landscape Planning Company, Tokyo, Japan Fall 1991
Landscape Architect Intern, Conceptual designer engaged in site
assessment, coordination with public, concept design, implementation
proposals, and design presentation.
Accomplishments :
Offered a professional landscape architect position upon completion of
internship.

PROFESSIONAL IFLA World Congress, Bangkok, Thailand October 1995
DEVELOPMENT Member of the Organizing Committee and Congress Participant
IFLA Eastern Regional Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand May 1995
World Congress on Urban Growth and the Environment, Hong Kong November
1994

GRANTS Japanese Association of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA, USA Spring 1992
Exhibit Designer, Commissioned to design and produce a public exhibition
for Earth Day.
Audubon Zoological Garden, New Orleans, LA, USA Summer 1991
Keeper Intern, Operated and maintained exhibit equipment, animals and
landscape.
United States National Park Service, LA, USA Fall 1990
Exhibit Designer, Co-commissioned to design and produce a series of models
for permanent display.
New Orleans Botanical Garden, New Orleans, LA, USA Summer 1989
Horticulturist Intern, Propagated, planted, and maintained elaborate
botanical display gardens.

EDUCATION Louisiana State University, College of Design, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, USA
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, 1992; GPA 3.66/4.0
Honors Graduate (Top 10% of university student body.)

SKILLS Computer : AutoCAD, Photoshop, Internet, and MS Office
Applications.
Graphics : Well-developed Graphic Communication / Presentation Skills.
Language : Bilingual in English and Thai; working knowledge of Japanese.

ACTIVITIES Thai Association of Landscape Architects, Foreign Relations
Representative, Bangkok, Thailand
Group Three Design Co., English Teacher, 1994-95, Bangkok, Thailand
KLSU fm Public Radio, Broadcaster, 1989-91, Baton Rouge, LA, USA

REFERENCES Available upon request.