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Chin Ching Jim

Edison,NJ

Summary

Senior at Penn State majoring in Landscape Contracting (Design/Build option) with extensive experience in landscape design and implementation. Skilled in both digital and hand-drafting techniques, plant knowledge, and construction practices. Passionate about creating sustainable, functional, and aesthetically appealing outdoor environments.

Work History

Residential Landscape Designer

Penn State University
- 03.2024
  • Designed a comprehensive master plan for a client, including survey, AutoCAD drafting, and hand-drawn rendering. Conducted client interviews to assess needs and tailored a design to match lifestyle and aesthetic goals. Presented final design, demonstrating strong communication and visualization skills.
  • HORT 269: Residential Landscape Planning

Landscape Installation Team Member

Penn State University
- 01.2023
  • Collaborated with a 12-person team to renovate a patio area. Responsibilities included cutting brick, digging soil, planting, and patio installation. Gained practical construction and teamwork experience in a real-world project.
  • Tyson Building Patio Project

Horticulture Show Crew

Penn State University
- 01.2023
  • Assisted in preparing displays by mulching, watering, and setting up plant material. Ensured aesthetic quality and plant health during exhibition.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Landscape Contracting – Design/Build Option

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05-2026

Skills

  • Design Software: AutoCAD, Realtime Landscaping Architect, SketchUp, DynaScape

  • Drafting & Planning: Base map creation, master plan development, hand drafting, surveying

  • Horticultural Expertise: Plant selection, installation, maintenance, pruning, mulching

  • Construction Skills: Hardscape installation, patio construction, soil preparation, brick cutting

  • Teamwork & Communication: Collaborative project work, client presentation, design explanation

  • Site analysis

  • Hand drawing

  • Urban design

  • Garden design

  • Hardscape design

  • Lighting design

  • Planting design

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary

Timeline

Residential Landscape Designer

Penn State University
- 03.2024

Landscape Installation Team Member

Penn State University
- 01.2023

Horticulture Show Crew

Penn State University
- 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Landscape Contracting – Design/Build Option

The Pennsylvania State University

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