Landscape Architect Seeks Employment in France.
Mark Warriner
I am currently working as a Landscape Architect for Ivey, Harris
and Walls, Inc., a large land design firm in Orlando, Florida.
My work brings me in daily contact with a variety of large scale
projects which supports our substantial civil engineering and
urbanism departments. Our clients include Disney, Universal
Studios, Orange County Parks & Recreation and University of
Central Florida. I am presently responsible for designing and
managing a landscape project for a large
building being constructed at the University of Central Florida
with a landscape budget of $100,000. I am writing this letter
because I am planing to relocate to Europe in the next few
months and would like to make contacts within the related fields
of European Architecture, Urbanism, Horticulture, Landscape
Contracting and/or Garden Design. My preference of places
to live are western European countries but I want to stay
flexible in terms of other locations such as newly formed
Eastern block countries.
Ever since I finished course work from the Studies Abroad
Program in Cortona, Italy (a branch of the University of
Georgia) which subsequently helped me complete a five-year
Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, I had hoped to some
day relocate to Europe. That day is now.
My strengths are planting design, plant material knowledge,
(zones: 10-5 in U.S.A.) AutoCAD and the understanding of
traditional town, post modern and pedestrian oriented urban
design principles. I have practical experience with several
design/build landscape contractors. I have also worked for over
three years for landscape architectural firms. This includes
experience working at my father's architectural practice.
Because my desire to live in Europe is so great and my ability
to speak other languages is not yet at a fluent level, I will
accept a position far below what my CV would suggest. This
includes a job working with plants at a European nursery or in
landscape installation. At this level I believe my talents and
knowledge can help a European company and simultaneously, help
me get established in Europe while also giving me time to learn
the language. Considering how difficult it is for an American to
find work in Europe, I would be extremely happy to find work of
any kind.
Besides going to school in Italy, I have worked and travel in
Europe and South America. While in these countries, I taught
myself about their particular urbanism, architecture, garden
designs and landscape plants. I have greatly enjoyed working
internationally and learning about other cultures. I wish to
continue this by relocating to Europe while also expand my
professional experience by living in one of the most culturally
rich parts of the world.
I will include my resume for your review. I greatly anticipate
your positive response.
Thank you for your assistance and time.
Most sincerely,
Mark Warriner
E-mail: pede...@magicnet.net
Fax:+ 1-407-629-7888
RESUME:
MARK WARRINER
210 East Morse Blvd. Apt. 1-34, Winter Park, FL U.S.A. 32789
Telephone: + 1-407-629-9276 E-mail: pede...@magicnet.net
Fax:+ 1-407-629-7888
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position as a Landscape Architect in Europe.
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, Georgia
Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture
1992
Named to Dean's List (for academic excellence: 4/4
grade). Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy.
Internship with Soils & Conservation Department; U.S.
Government. Pertinent classes: Computer
Graphics/Autocad/Landscape Spreadsheet, Site
Engineering, Planting Design, History of Art/Landscape
Architecture/Architecture(Italy), Plant Material
Identification(zones 7-5) and Design Studio.
VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Orlando, Fla.
Associate of Science Degree in Ornamental Horticulture
1989
Named to Deans List (for academic excellence: 3.5/4
grade). Pertinent classes: Ornamental /
Landscape/Subtropical and Native Plant Material
Identification(zones: 10-8), Soils and Fertilizers,
Plant Pathology, Turfgrass Management, Flower
Forcing, Nursery Management and Plant Propagation.
EXPERIENCE:
IVEY, HARRIS, & WALLS, INC., Winter Park, Florida
Landscape Architect, 1994-
Assisted in developing and implementing a variety of
projects:
1)FANTASMIC! FLORIDA - DISNEY'S MGM STUDIOS:
Planting design and landscape construction drawings
(AutoCAD).
2)ORANGESCAPE: HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM:
Lead landscape designer and development of
Xeriscape plant palette.
3)UNIVERSAL CITY, FLORIDA:
Development of plant palette and landscape
construction drawings (AutoCAD)
for second largest theme resort/park in U.S.
4)ORANGE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION:
Planting design and landscape construction drawings
(AutoCAD).
5)MICKEY'S STARLAND - DISNEY'S MAGIC KINGDOM:
Landscape construction drawings(AutoCAD).
6)FRONTIERLAND WALKWAY - DISNEY'S MAGIC KINGDOM:
Conceptual plan illustrations and site inventory.
7)INTERNATIONAL MARKETING, SOUTH AMERICA:
Successfully networked and established leads for
prospective projects including an
amusement park, urban/river walk park and luxury
subdivision.
INDEPENDENT DESIGN WORK, Winter Park, Fla.
Landscape Designer and Owner
1988-1989, 1992-1994, 1996
Established and implemented landscape design business.
Accountable and
responsible for the management and smooth operation of
a company. List of designs furnished on request.
JOE KNIGHT & ASSOC. LANDSCAPE, Winter Park, Fla.
Landscape Draftsman, 1989
Prepared landscape construction drawings for Landscape
Architects.
OYLER BROTHERS LANDSCAPE COMPANY, Orlando, Fla.
Landscape Draftsman/Installation
1985 - 1986, 1988(Internship)
Performed duties of draftsman directly under landscape
architect. Aided in developing designs and installing
landscape material for residences and commercial
projects.
J&W LANDSCAPE COMPANY, Winter Park, Fla.
Landscape Installation/Nursery, 1984
Responsible for landscape installation for residential
and commercial clients.
Accountable for nursery maintenance.
CLIFFORD H. WARRINER, AIA, Maitland, Fla.
Architectural Draftsman, 1983
Responsible for construction rendering and drafting of
plans and details.