LAURA LISAUSKAS
Encinitas,CA
Summary
Dynamic interior architectural and landscape designer with extensive experience in commercial interiors and residential environments. Collaborative, task-focused, with an energetic approach to design, space planning, and cross-disciplinary coordination. Recognized as a pivotal design team member and a trusted source of creative insight. Played a pivotal role in winning design competitions and preparing proposals for biotech, university, and developer clients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Pricilpal Landscape Designer
LLD Landscape Design
Encinitas, California
09.2018 - Current
- Led award-winning residential landscape projects from concept to completion.
- Coordinated clients and contractors to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence.
- Created construction drawings for hardscape, landscape, and planting plans, as well as schematic lighting plans.
- Helped clients fulfill their outdoor living vision, and save landscape water regardless of the budget constrains.
Landscape Designer
Nature Designs Landscaping
Vista, California
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Designed landscapes for large-scale properties, including estuaries, estates, and high-end homes. Managed landscape projects, maintaining client communication, and schedules.
Senior Interior Designer
Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects
San Diego, California
07.2007 - 05.2016
- Designed commercial office and lab interiors, including full planning and material selection.
- Coordinated design with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing consultants on completing a set of drawings.
- Participated in client meetings, led design presentations, and coordinated design progress.
- Participated in weekly construction meetings, including large-scale commercial projects.
- Coordinated with regulatory authorities to obtain construction permits for commercial tenant improvement projects.
- Worked closely with renowned industry leaders to create tailored corporate spaces.
Interior Designer
Graham Downes Architecture
San Diego, California
03.2004 - 02.2007
- Designed hospitality interiors, including space design, planning, and graphics for client presentations.
- Coordinated material selections, managed FF&E, and material sourcing.
- Participated in client presentations across the country.
- Worked as the main designer on the Hard Rock Hotel, creating room layouts, custom millwork, and lighting fixtures, selecting finishes, and coordinating with subcontractors.
Education
Career Diploma - Landscape Design
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA07-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Design Institute of San Diego
San Diego05-2004
Associate of Arts - Architecture
Gediminas Technical University
Vilnius05-2001
Skills
- Strong client retention and return rate
- Space planning and concept development
- interior architecture project management
- Construction drawings and teamwork
- Regulatory and cross-discipline coordination
- 3D modeling, rendering, and presentations
- Horticulture knowledge and plant selection
- AutoCAD, EnScape, SketchUp, Revit, InDesign
- Creative landscape and hardscape design
- Problem solving and adaptive
- Material selection and finish specification
- Sustainable design and conservation
Accomplishments
- 2024 GOLD Award – APLD Specialty Projects
- 2024 Third Place – Southern California Garden Show
- 2024 First Place – Water Wise Landscape, Olivenhain Water District
- 2023 APLD Member Spotlight Honoree
- 2020 First Place – Water Wise Landscape, Olivenhain Water District
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Landscape Designer
Nature Designs Landscaping
09.2024 - 07.2025
Pricilpal Landscape Designer
LLD Landscape Design
09.2018 - Current
Senior Interior Designer
Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects
07.2007 - 05.2016
Interior Designer
Graham Downes Architecture
03.2004 - 02.2007
Career Diploma - Landscape Design
Ashworth College
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Design Institute of San Diego
Associate of Arts - Architecture
Gediminas Technical University