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Kelci Nolen

Kelci Nolen

Ashburn,VA

Summary

Knowledgeable 5th Year undergraduate in Landscape architecture with over two years of professional experience. Adept at thinking outside the box and committed to bringing exceptional design skills to every project.


Passion for improving underserved communities through the creation of engaging and resilient outdoor spaces.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscape Designer

Community Design Assistance Center (CDAC)
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with undergraduate interior designers and architects to create a site master plan that exceeded client expectations.
  • Met with various stakeholders to ensure all needs were met for their desired project.
  • Appointed the main landscape designer for the protect. funded by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

Landscape Design Intern

GROW Landscapes
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Conducted site visits consisting of site inventory, site analysis, and mapping spot elevations for later use in 3D designs.
  • Researched land ordinances and worked with zoning officials to meet zoning codes.
  • Utilized AutoCAD, Sketchup, and Adobe software for various stages of design development.
  • Created 2D conceptual drawings and master plans for residential and commercial clients.
  • Assembled "take-offs" consisting of material quantities, cost estimates, and specified measurements.
  • Prepared construction drawings for various regulatory approvals and implementation.

Landscape Design Intern

Loudoun Freedom Center
03.2019 - 06.2019


  • Designed a commemorative statue and landscape design for a recovered African-American burial site. [Approved and funded for construction.]
  • Traveled to historic sites to record data as appropriate to specific objectives of study.
  • Utilized historical archives and official government records to trace important details about key events.
  • Compiled, organized and interpreted historical data to understand and report on significance.
  • Collaborated with key personnel and communicated project status, results and findings.

Education

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture -

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
05.2024

Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center [WAAC]
Alexandria, VA

Skills

  • Client Relationship Management
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Construction Drawings
  • Critical Thinking
  • Effective Communication
  • Hand Drawing
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management

Affiliations

  • VT-ASLA: Virginia Tech Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects
  • BlackLAN: Black Landscape Architects Network

Timeline

Landscape Designer

Community Design Assistance Center (CDAC)
08.2023 - Current

Landscape Design Intern

GROW Landscapes
05.2022 - 08.2023

Landscape Design Intern

Loudoun Freedom Center
03.2019 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture -

Virginia Tech

Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center [WAAC]

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