Katelin Posthuma
Frederick,MD
Summary
Passionate Project Landscape Designer with a proven track record at VIKA, specializing in sustainable design practices and stormwater management. Excelled in client communication and cross-collaboration, delivering innovative solutions from concept to construction, ensuring projects met both regulatory standards and client expectations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Landscape Designer
VIKA
Germantown, Maryland
02.2016 - Current
- Created holistic landscape designs emphasizing sustainability across various development phases.
- Worked closely with architects, engineers and other professionals involved in construction projects related to landscape design.
- Evaluated different plant types to select the most suitable options based on site conditions and project requirements.
- Analyzed regulatory zoning requirements to ensure project adherence.
Design Volunteer
Neighborhood Design Center
Lanham, MD
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed a strategic sustainable stormwater management plan for Seasons Way community in Lanham, Maryland to include short-term and long-term solutions at a variety of budget options.
- Collaborated with Seasons Way community association through various project phases, including initial site assessment and interim review.
Education
Master of Arts - Landscape Architecture
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland01-2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology (concentration in Plant Science)
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD08-2012
Skills
- Plant identification
- Native plant selection
- Basic arboriculture
- Stormwater management and Environmental Site Design
- Permitting and regulations
- Design concept development
- Construction documentation
- Budgeting and estimating
- Software proficiency (AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Suites)
- Soil science
- Sustainable design practices
- Client communication
Certification
- Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (8-00144)
Timeline
Design Volunteer
Neighborhood Design Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
Project Landscape Designer
VIKA
02.2016 - Current
Master of Arts - Landscape Architecture
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Biology (concentration in Plant Science)
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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