Yuanman Zhong

OBJECTIVE        

Seeking a full- time entry-level position at a landscape architecture or urban planning firm which focuses on sustainable design of both the specific site and its broader context. Areas of interest include sustainable landscape design, urban design, community planning, and urban planning.

EDUCATION

MLA, Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture, Louisiana State University, May, 2009

Certified Planner, Passed PRC Urban Planner Uniform Examination, March, 2003

BA, Hunan University, People’s Republic of China, July, 1996

SKILL SUMMARY

Broad range of knowledge and experience for designing and planning in China, Singapore, and USA. Major projects included  a rain garden, a wetland installation, a waterfront park, a natural park programming concept, a sport complex master plan, a industry park planning,  two central business district development master plans, and two downtown developments planning. Proficient in hand rendering, sketching, and drafting.

Advanced ability to use specialized computer software such as SketchUp , 3D Max, ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and Word.

WORK EXPERIENCE

08 /2008 – 05/2009    Graduate Assistant , Louisiana State University

2.3-Acres  Wetland Installation.. Responsibilities include planting design, selection and ordering of plants, cost estimates, and preparation of materials for informing the public. For the next three months, I will organize volunteers, manage wetland installation, and landscape the site.

05/2008 – 08/2008    Intern, Brown+Danos Landdesign, Inc., LA

Independently finished a rain garden installation concept and schematic deign. Independently finished alternative concepts for a park and an airport landscape. Other works included  graphic rendering and construction details

08/2007 – 05/2008    Graduate Assistant, Louisiana State University

Taught seminars on scanning and plotting documents, and guided student usage of various software.

03/2004 – 08/2004   Planner, Chua Ka Seng & Partners Charted Architects, Singapore

Independently finished two natural park planning  and wrote final project reports (in Chinese). Worked with a team to develop two natural park concept designs. Involved in several community planning.

07/1996 – 07/2003   Planner, Changsha Planning & Design Institute., Hunan, PRC

Independently finished several small area community planning. Major group works included a natural park programming  concept design, a sport complex master plan design, an industry park planning, two central business district development master plan, and  two downtown development planning; Wrote project reports (in Chinese); attended national competitions; assisted clients to get regulatory plans approved by the government.

AWARDS

Helen A. Reich Memorial Scholarship, 2008-2009

Helen A. Reich Memorial Scholarship, 2007-2008

REFERENCES       

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