Christopher A. Joseph

927 N Forest Trl . Crownsville . MD . 21032 . caj5029@gmail.com . (570) 772.9798 Pennsylvania State University . Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

Minor in Geography . Cumulative GPA 3.09 / 4.00

Employment Experience

McHale Landscape Design Annapolis, MD Assistant Landscape Designer Aug. 2012 - Present

Assisted a Lead Designer for a prominent Residential Design/Build Company

Conducted client interviews and performed complete site analysis

Created hand renderings and digital 3D models to communicate design intent to clients

Produced all drawings from project conception to completion

Performed material take-offs and job estimates

Aided in design and construction decisions

Helped to coordinate installation crews and subcontractors through time and task allocation

Obtained construction permits from local government offices

W.R. Thompson Enterprises State College, PA Lead Designer and Crew Chief Jan. 2012 – Jul. 2012

Led design/build process for small-scale residential installations

Conducted client interviews to achieve design intent, project scope and goals

Created hand renderings, construction drawings and 3D digital models to better communicate project goals and ideas

Performed site surveys for digital site models

Completed material take-offs and project estimates

Completed site demolition, preparation, construction and maintenance

Blue Moon Builders State College, PA

Carpenter’s Apprentice Feb. 2011 - Dec. 2011

Studied the processes of a small, design/build company that specializes in landscape design and installation as well as remodeling and additions

Studied and practiced carpentry techniques and methods of residential construction

New Creations Landscaping Williamsport, PA Crew Chief May 2008 - Aug. 2008

Practiced landscape construction and project management (primarily hardscaping)

Managed on-site construction through time and task allocation (overseeing up to 5 employees)

Aided in on-site design decisions

Technical Proficiency

Software proficiency in Windows 2000 / XP and Mac OS X Environments include: o AutoCAD o Adobe Design Suite o Vectorworks 12 & 2012 o Microsoft Office Suite o Google SketchUp o Achieved CAD Certification (May 2006)

Activities Penn State Alumni Association, Landscape Architecture Student Society, Youth Leadership

Lycoming Graduate

Interests

Canoeing, camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing, traveling (domestic and international),

cooking, gardening, reading, bicycling and photography