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Amy Neiberline

Annandale,Virginia

Summary

Senior Landscape Designer with over 25 years of experience specializing in luxury residential estates, commercial developments, and iconic public institutional projects. Owned Datura Landscape Design from 2013 to 2024, delivering comprehensive planting and hardscape designs tailored for clients in Northern Virginia. Recently, served as Sales and Design Lead at Groff Landscape Design, with expertise in creating municipal-code-compliant landscapes throughout Arlington and Northern Virginia. Significant contributions to prestigious projects include the National Museum of the American Indian and a 120-acre estate in Kiev, Ukraine. Proven leader adept at guiding teams and managing complex projects while fostering collaboration and aligning efforts with organizational goals to achieve strategic objectives. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

2009
2009
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales and Design

Groff Landscape Design
Arlington, VA
2024 - 2026

Assisted residential clients in northern Virginia with sales and design services. Conducted consultations to gather client needs and delivered compliant landscape designs. Coordinated design development from concept to client approval.

Owner

Datura Landscape Design
Annandale, VA
2013 - 2024
  • Assisted in achieving project goals by providing tailored planting and hardscape designs that aligned with client preferences and site conditions. Supported collaboration with reliable design-build contractors for smooth installation. Guided clients on project budgeting, cost management, and long-term garden maintenance strategies to enhance satisfaction.

Instructor

New York Botanical Garden- Adult Education Program
Bronx, New York
2010 - 2013
  • Taught a 3 week workshop entitled ‘Introduction to Landscape Design', 3-4 times per year. Course was an introductory course for students entering the NYBG Adult Education program.

Free-Lance Landscape Designer

Biosphere Landscape Architecture
Upper Saddle River, New York
2010 - 2012
  • In charge of the drawings and designs for a large-scale indoor ice hockey rink on a private residence. Duties included permit drawings for County submission and attending weekly meetings for the project.

Adjunct Professor

George Washington University-Landscape Design Program
Washington, DC
2005 - 01.2009
  • Instructor of Planting Design I and II, total of 16 weeks with an average of 20 students per class. Course work involved lectures, pin ups and field trips.

Landscape Designer

Oehme, van Sweden & Associates, Inc.
Washington, DC
2006 - 2008
  • Assisted with high end residential garden design and installation. Projects include: Residence Garden: 120 acre residential project in Kiev, Ukraine. Was responsible for construction documents, and assisting in the buying and installation of plant material.

Designer's Assistant

EDAW
Alexandria, Virginia
2003 - 2006
  • Assisted large teams of designers in the implementation of design development and construction documents for large commercial projects such as: National Museum of the American Indian, World Bank, and the US Capitol and Capitol Square Site Security Design.

Landscape Designer

Lila Fendrick Landscape Architecture
Chevy Chase, Maryland
2000 - 2003
  • Worked with small design teams in implementing designs for high end residential gardens in the DC metro area. Responsibilities included hand drafting of base plans, construction details and planting plans. Also responsible for site and plant analysis.

Education

Masters of Landscape Architecture -

Virginia Polytechnic Institute, School of Landscape Architecture
08-2004

Bachelor of Horticulture Science - undefined

University of Maryland, College Park
12-1998

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong design, construction and presentation skills
  • AutoCad, Vectorworks, Structure Studios and Dynascape
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Bachelor of Horticulture Science - undefined

University of Maryland, College Park

Sales and Design

Groff Landscape Design
2024 - 2026

Owner

Datura Landscape Design
2013 - 2024

Instructor

New York Botanical Garden- Adult Education Program
2010 - 2013

Free-Lance Landscape Designer

Biosphere Landscape Architecture
2010 - 2012

Adjunct Professor

George Washington University-Landscape Design Program
2005 - 01.2009

Landscape Designer

Oehme, van Sweden & Associates, Inc.
2006 - 2008

Designer's Assistant

EDAW
2003 - 2006

Landscape Designer

Lila Fendrick Landscape Architecture
2000 - 2003

Masters of Landscape Architecture -

Virginia Polytechnic Institute, School of Landscape Architecture