CV
Megan Downes
Passionate Entry Level Landscape Architect with a strong background in hand graphics, digital design and production, along with a keen understanding of ecological infrastructure, environmental planning, sustainable design and energy, looking to obtain an Entry Level Landscape Architect or Project Designer position.
Currently in Tempe, AZ
Education
2014 - 2019
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
Honor: Cum Laude 3.56
Minors: Sustainability, Geography
Arizona State University, AZ
2007 - 2014
Associate Degree in Technical Science and Design & the Arts
Honor: Cum Laude 3.52, Merit in Art & Design
Queen's College High School, Barbados
Skills
Digital Design Software (Professionally trained)
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AutoCAD, ArcMap/ArcGIS, Sketch Up, V-Ray
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Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design
Administrative
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Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Outlook, Skype
Art & Design
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Drawing: graphite, charcoal, chartpak and copic marker on paper and vellum.
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Painting: acrylic, watercolor, gouache on canvas and watercolor paper.
Experience
Landscape Architecture Intern, Talma Mill Studios LTD., Barbados June-August 2017
Employer: Kevin Talma
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Assisted in the development and office production of construction documents, details and final design renders for real-time projects in a timely manner
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Collaborated with colleagues in the conceptualization of initial design concepts and ideas
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Input and converted rough sketches and designs into AutoCad construction documents
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Adopted and maintained professional design standards while working in an independent, self-motivated position
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Reviewed final draft and design documentation for completeness and accuracy before submittal
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Collaborated with colleagues in order to learn from and support a productive work environment.
Research and Design Aide, URE X Sustainability Research Network March 2019-Present
Employer: Marta Berbes
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Create visually engaging illustrative diagrams and design renders for Urban Heat Resilient strategies in South Mountain Village
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Analyze, organize and produce urban heat strategy boards for the South Mountain Village Annual Workshop
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Summarize the resulting data analytics to help complete the Annual CAP LTER Workshop Report
Lab Aide- SW III, Herberger Institute, Arizona State University (ASU) August 2016-April 2019
Employers: Rikkie Pedregon & Monique Paulis
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Greet and accommodate visitors, students, staff and faculty, in person and over the phone.
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Provide one on one assistance, training, and resource information to students in the digital and print labs.
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Assist with office errands, inventory, digital data entry and maintenance tasks.
Grants & Awards
Design Excellence Two-Time Nominee, ASU HIDA Design School Spring 2016, Fall 2018
Dean’s List Fall 2014, 2015, Spring 2016, 2018, 2019, Fall 2018
Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) Geography Honor Society, Student Member, ASU Chapter Spring 2019
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), ASU Fall 2015
Alpha Lambda Delta & Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, ASU Spring 2014
National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), National Honor Certificate Spring 2014