Resume

Resume

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  Kim Thoures EDUCATION 126F University Village Dr., Central, SC 29630 352.397.6370 ----- [email protected] EXPERIENCE 2009-2013 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY: Clemson, SC Summer 2012 Campbell & Ferrara: Alexandria, VA Bachelor of Landscape Architecture: December 2013 Jim Campbell: 703-354-6724 Minor: Horticulture June 2012 - August 2012 GPA: 4.0 • Landscape Design Intern: Shadowed designers, worked in the garden center, visited construction sites, Site Design Studio: 2010-2011 helped the landscape design assistant produce plans • Performed site analysis and used AutoCAD, Google Earth, Google SketchUP, and Adobe programs to design sites in and renderings for presentations, learned and trained India; Seneca, SC; and Clemson, SC. the designers with DynaSCAPE. Regional Design Studio: 2011 • Used GIS and extensive research to develop a Master Plan Summer 2010 Greenspace Inc.: Chicago, IL for Greenville County, SC, using natural byways to attract Lois Grimm: 773-772-4920 and promote eco- and agri-tourism. May 2010 – July 2010 Urban Design Studio: 2012 • Landscaper and Assistant Designer: Installed container • Conducted extensive research and site analysis to develop gardens and other residential landscapes. Assisted urban design plans for tourist port cities Hurghada, Egypt, with and submitted designs for projects. and Charleston, South Carolina. Construction and Grading: 2011 • Refined skills in AutoCAD to produce construction document drawings, site details, and sections. LEADERSHIP Horticulture classes: 2011-2012 • National Garden Club Scholarship Winner: 2011 • Expanded knowledge of plant identification and care for • National AP Scholar plants in and around Zone 7 • Gained experience and exposure to trees in urban settings and their special care and maintenance requirements DESIGN SKILLS • AutoCAD ACHIEVEMENTS • Land F/X • National Garden Club Scholarship Winner: 2011 • DynaSCAPE • National AP Scholar • Google SketchUP • GIS (introductory) • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign • Hand rendering and drafting