Landscape Architect, Ecological Restoration Designer Resume Amina Munoz Landscape Architect, Ecological Restoration Designer (616) 555-XXXX amina.munoz@example.com aminamunoz Grand Rapids, MI 49503 STRENGTHS Field assessment During site inspections, document stream and wetland conditions carefully, giving design reviews a clear picture of resource constraints. Design development Turn field observations into practical restoration concepts, then refine grading and planting plans through faculty and stakeholder review. Regulatory awareness Compare impact and mitigation options with zoning and permit requirements so design decisions account for review needs from the start. Team coordination Coordinate milestones and revisions with student teammates, keeping field notes organized and project communication clear. Technical communication Present design alternatives and supporting materials to faculty, community stakeholders, and agency representatives in review settings. SKILLS Ecological restoration design Wetland impact assessment Stream geomorphic surveys Field data collection Hydrologic assessment Mitigation planning Construction documentation Regulatory permitting Post-construction monitoring Contractor coordination Green infrastructure Native plant design Environmental mapping Technical communication Multidisciplinary coordination LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 SUMMARY Early-career landscape architect and ecological restoration designer with more than five years of academic, field, and supervised project experience in stream and wetland restoration . Hold bachelor’s and master’s degrees in landscape architecture and training in restoration practices. Develop restoration concepts, impact and mitigation analyses, grading and planting plans , construction documents, and compliance materials, applying AutoCAD and ArcGIS to support permitting and design reviews. Field experience includes stream geomorphic surveys , MiSQT, hydrologic assessments, and post-construction monitoring . Collaborate with faculty, student teams, community stakeholders, and agency representatives to shape designs that address site conditions and regulatory requirements. EDUCATION Master of Landscape Architecture University of Michigan 2026 Ann Arbor, MI Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Michigan State University 2024 East Lansing, MI TECHNICAL SKILLS CAD Software: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit Geographic Information Systems: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS Adobe Creative Software: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign Hydrology Software: HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM Survey and Field Tools: Trimble GPS, Garmin GPS, Leica DISTO Data and Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Google Sheets Document Software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Mapping Data Formats: Shapefile, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF CAD File Formats: DWG, DXF, IFC Web Mapping Standards: WMS, WFS, KML SKILLS Ecological restoration design Wetland impact assessment Stream geomorphic surveys Field data collection Hydrologic assessment Mitigation planning Construction documentation Regulatory permitting Post-construction monitoring Contractor coordination Green infrastructure Native plant design Environmental mapping Technical communication Multidisciplinary coordination EXPERIENCE Graduate Ecological Restoration Design Studio University Project Aug 2025 - May 2026 Ann Arbor, MI Developed a multidisciplinary restoration concept for a stream and wetland site, combining ecological resource characterization , hydrologic assessment, water-balance analysis, and design-basis documentation for review by faculty and community stakeholders. Mapped wetland and stream impacts in ArcGIS and compared mitigation options against local zoning, Michigan NREPA Parts 301, 303, 325, and 353, and Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting considerations. Prepared AutoCAD grading and planting plans, natural channel and native plant community designs , surface-water controls, stormwater management, green infrastructure, and erosion protection details for a studio construction package. Wrote draft technical specifications and permit exhibits, then presented design alternatives and supporting documentation in a client-style review with municipal and agency representatives. Completed supervised construction observation at a student restoration demonstration site, documented contractor installation questions, and prepared post-construction monitoring notes and compliance documentation. Ecological Design Research Assistant University Research Lab Jan 2023 - Aug 2025 East Lansing, MI Collected field data during site inspections and stream geomorphic surveys , using MiSQT to document channel conditions and support ecological assessments across stream and wetland study sites. Characterized streams, wetlands, woodlands, lakes, shorelines, and sand dunes in ArcGIS, producing resource maps and field summaries for faculty-led impact assessments and restoration planning. Compared channel naturalizing, stream daylighting, dam removal, and wetland re-establishment approaches for research case studies, including options for historically drained wetlands. Supported hydrologic assessments , water balances, impact analyses, and mitigation strategy planning ; organized field records and technical findings for research reports and presentations. Completed supervised training in wetland and stream restoration practices and sustainable landscape architecture , applying field observations to ecological design reviews. Undergraduate Stream Restoration Design Project University Project Aug 2021 - Dec 2022 East Lansing, MI Built an early restoration concept from field observations and ecological design research, documenting stream conditions, site constraints, and opportunities for natural channel improvements. Used AutoCAD to prepare preliminary grading and planting plans , and Adobe Creative Suite to create illustrative renderings for a faculty-reviewed design presentation. Coordinated project milestones and design revisions with a student team, maintaining organized field notes and communicating findings through written reports and oral presentations. LEADERSHIP, AWARDS & RECOGNITION Received a graduate studio design review distinction in 2026 for a restoration plan integrating wetland mitigation and accessible site circulation. Earned Michigan State University Dean's List recognition in 2022 and 2023. Served as student design liaison for the landscape architecture graduate cohort from 2025 to 2026, gathering peer feedback and coordinating studio resource sharing. Coordinated volunteers and prepared site materials for a university watershed education field day in 2024. CERTIFICATIONS Wetland and Stream Restoration Practices, University of Michigan Continuing Education 2026 ArcGIS Pro Foundations, Esri Training 2025 AutoCAD for Landscape Architecture, Autodesk Learning 2024 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), student membership. Society for Ecological Restoration, student membership. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Michigan landscape architect licensure preparation; able to obtain licensure within one year. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Michigan landscape architect licensure preparation; able to obtain licensure within one year. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
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