Elizabeth Hill cell 510.417.0146 email eehill@gmail.com

Objective

Position in the field of Landscape Architecture and Design

Highlights of Qualifications

Experience in landscape planning and design

Project Management expertise in an Urban Design studio setting

Dedication to Smart Growth and Sustainability practices

Strong practical and theoretical foundation in design and graphics management and production

Extensive background in the coordination and fabrication of construction documents and construction details for outdoor architectural elements

Proficiency in AutoCAD r14 through AutoCAD r2010, and hand-drafting, sketching and color rendering

Expertise in PC and Mac platforms for Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Quark, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Comprehensive background in due diligence, feasibility studies, and front-end development work

Excellent organizational and managerial skills

Affiliations

Member: UC Botanical Garden

Member: Livable Berkeley Organization

Member: Association of Professional Landscape Designers, California Chapter

Member: Urban Land Institute

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture - University of California, Berkeley

Associate of Sciences - Landscape Design and Horticulture - Merritt College, Oakland

Elizabeth Hill

4/1/2015

Professional Experience

RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNER AND GARDEN COACH

Elizhill Landscape Design Albany, CA 2009-2013

Helped local home-owners and renters learn and understand the techniques of pruning and sustainable landscape maintenance for their home environment through demonstration and assistance. Designed small residential landscape plans for clients in neighboring communities. Used AutoCAD, hand-drafting and sketching. Compiled plant information for client review with data and graphics. Provided planting plans, grading and drainage plans, installation and maintenance notes for client installer or landscape contractor.

ASSOCIATE URBAN DESIGNER

Design, Community & Environment Berkeley, CA 2008

Responsibilities included project management, design, research, report writing, proposal writing and graphic production in urban design, neighborhood planning, streetscape design and downtown revitalization projects. Project Manager for the Fremont General Plan Update for the City of Fremont, providing as-needed services for all components of the General Plan. As part of this effort, completed the Fremont General Plan Community Character Update Background Report and assisted with project kick-off and organization activities. Managed work on the BART to Livermore project for BART, including public outreach coordination.

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER/ PROJECT MANAGER

KenKay Associates San Francisco, CA 2004 - 2008

Designed planning and landscape improvements for large-scale industrial brownfield sites and retail developments. Managed construction document coordination with clients, subconsultants, staff, and governing agencies. Supervised construction of streetscapes and commercial landscape installations. Facilitated and provided graphic presentations for community workshops. Developed small-scale sustainable garden prototypes for neighborhood residential communities.

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

The Guzzardo Partnership San Francisco, CA 2001 - 2004

Responsible for producing all phases of work from preliminary design ideas through construction documents. Master-planned communities in California, Idaho, and Nevada. Generated landscape program for private sector work, including streetscapes, commercial developments, multifamily housing, and urban renewal projects. Developed and rendered presentation sketches for public meetings. Worked closely with client developers, consultants, and government agencies. Established site specific design elements and created corroborative construction details. Made site visits for administration of landscape construction. Created office standards for landscape maintenance specifications.

Elizabeth Hill

4/1/2015

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER / PROJECT MANAGER

Ralph J. Alexander & Associates Landscape Architects Novato, CA 2000 - 2001

Developed design concept plans and construction documents for private and municipal projects, including streetscapes, wetlands restoration, and mixed use developments. Provided cost projections and budgeting for projects. Created office standards for AutoCAD documents, and provided staff tutorials. Conducted site evaluations, surveying, and grading investigations.

SITE PLANNER

Greenberg Farrow Architects Oakland, CA 1998 - 2000

Generated site plans for major retail organization, using AutoCadr14. Developed and rendered landscape plans for presentation. Designed and coordinated signage packages for city submittals. Worked closely with consultants throughout due diligence. Requested and reviewed consultants' proposals and contracts. Provided network administration support, new user workstation set up, voicemail and software installation. Conducted AutoCAD tutorials for staff.

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER / DRAFTER

Babcock Hansen Landscape Architects Lafayette, CA 1989 - 1992

Designed small commercial gardens. Assisted landscape architects with plans, details, estimates, and planting ideas for commercial developments and private residences. Edited proposals and correspondences using WordPerfect DOS.

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER / DRAFTER

Peter Koenig Designs Danville, CA 1989 - 1990

Designed residential gardens and provided planting pallets for new and existing high end homes in East Bay communities. Produced site evaluations in the field and collected as-built dimensions for landscape architect. Hand-drafted planting and irrigation plans. Created construction documents and design details.