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LAURA LISAUSKAS

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, GA
07-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Design Institute of San Diego
San Diego
05-2004

Associate of Arts - Architecture

Gediminas Technical University
Vilnius
05-2001

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
LAURA LISAUSKAS