Karen Stefonick
Snohomish,WA
Summary
Accomplished Landscape Designer and successful business owner, with expertise in all manor of unique design. Provide client consultations on design options, and project management during installation, full scale landscape designs . Specializes in creating sustainable outdoor living spaces that enhance client satisfaction, valued home enjoyment and atmosphere, as well as environmental harmony.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Designer
Karen Stefonick Design - Landscape, Exteriors, Interiors
03.1996 - 12.2025
- Developed comprehensive landscape design plans integrating client preferences and environmental considerations.
- Collaborated with contractors to ensure accurate implementation of design specifications and quality standards.
- Conducted site analysis to assess soil conditions, climate, and topography for optimal design solutions.
- Mentored junior designers/interns on project management practices and effective client communication strategies as well as design.
- Specialized in outdoor rooms and living spaces. Selecting furniture, lighting, appliances, plants, hardscape materials and more.
- Wrote and managed client contracts.
- Worked on jobsites with contractors and crew to help facilitate design integrity.
Education
Le Salle University, Edmonds CC, University of Washington
Skills
- Hardscape selection and design
- Plant selection and design
- Outdoor lighting selection and design
- Paint color selection - exterior
- Outdoor furniture selection and layout
- Worked with wholesale vendors
- Marketing
- Client scheduling
- Client consultations
- Contracting to clients
- Work with contractors and crew
- Mentored interns
Accomplishments
Multiple Gold medals in garden design competitions.
Silver medal - Japan World Cup Garden design competition - represented the US.
National Environmental Award for environmentally solid designs
Published gardens in magazines
Mentored up to 6 interns seasonally educating them on landscape design methods, how to contract to clients and run a business. How to start their own business.
Timeline
Landscape Designer
Karen Stefonick Design - Landscape, Exteriors, Interiors
03.1996 - 12.2025
Le Salle University, Edmonds CC, University of Washington