Education:
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY August 2008 - Present
Degree: Bachelor of Sciences [2012]
Major: Landscape Architecture
Minor: Information Science
Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, UK January 2011 - May 2011
Semester Abroad: Landscape Architecture
Work Experience:
Computer Lab Assistant, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 2008 - Present
Monitor of the landscape architecture computer lab in which assistance is given to peers by rectifying technical difficulties with scanners, plotters, or software. Office duties include scanning and distributing readings for professors, graphic design of departmental brochures, and supervision over the office when required.
Elizabeth S. Mortimer Intern, Grey Towers, Milford, PA Summer 2011
Horticultural intern for the National Historic Site that is managed by the US Forest Service. Maintained the historic estate gardens and researched conservation and landscape history.
Landscape Technician, Bonnie’s Gardens, Milford, PA Summer 2010
Performed general landscape maintenance for residential gardens in Milford, Pennsylvania. Most work was done independently on site.
Landscape Technician, Everything Botanical, Litchfield, CT Summer 2009
Maintained residential gardens in Washington Depot, Roxbury, Southbury, and New Preston, Connecticut.
Landscape Architecture Intern, Artemis Landscape Architects, Brookfield, CT Summer 2008 & 2010
Digitally drafted plans, 3D models, site surveying, client correspondence, office errands, construction detail modification, as well as web development and social networking for the office and its side project, SOL Environments.
Volunteer Experience:
Orientation Supervisor, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Summer 2010 & 2011
Reviewed applications, interviewed, and trained Orientation Leaders (OLs) for their role in New Student Orientation. All responsibilities of an Orientation Leader are still upheld, but with added duties, such as facilitating Freshman Move-In Day.
Orientation Leader, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Summer 2009
Trained volunteer for the Orientation of new students, which includes working Move-In Day and guiding freshman around campus for a week before classes begin. From “ice-breakers” to campus tours, an OL helps the freshman meet new people and make Cornell feel like their new home.
Volunteer, Brookfield Craft Center, Brookfield, CT 1998 - 2008
Volunteered for large, annual events such as The Pottery Sale, Open House, Bowl Fest, Artisan’s Affair, and Holiday Sale. Worked as cashier, preparation, and sales assistant.
Exhibitions:
The Last Newspaper: The New City Reader, New Museum, New York, NY Fall 2010
Contributing Journalist for The Time and Place for HOURS in Issue 08: Business
Journey to Discovery, Brookfield Craft Center, Brookfield, CT Summer 2008
Glass Turtles, Medium: Borosilicate Glass, Set of Three, Size: 1.5in. x 1in.
An Artisan’s Affair, Brookfield Craft Center, Brookfield, CT Fall 2007
Elefante, Medium: Borosilicate Glass, Size: 4in. x 2.5in.