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Mauricio Machado

South Gate

Summary

Landscape Architecture Graduate fluent in multiple online programs involving graphic design, 3D renderings, and architectural plans. Excited to learn more about the field and what it takes to be a creative and sufficent landscape architect.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator / Side Job

The Home Depot
Long Beach
03.2023 - Current
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to safely unload all overnight shipments and distribute inventory onto the sales floor.
  • Ensured timely stocking of merchandise across all departments, coordinating product flow from delivery trucks to shelves.
  • Assembled and organized overhead pallets to store excess inventory while maintaining safety and accessibility standards.
  • Provided consistent customer service by assisting with product inquiries and offering tailored solutions to meet individual needs.

Landscape Designer | Restoration Project

Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assessed water quality issues and habitat degradation due to algae buildup and freeway smog
  • Proposed a multi-system ecological restoration strategy, including gravel filter beds, vegetative buffers, aeration systems, and green walls
  • Designed vegetative buffers using native species to filter pollutants and reduce smog impact
  • Integrated smog-eating pavement to address airborne pollutants from adjacent highways
  • Promoted biodiversity by selecting climate-adapted native species like sages, sycamores, ceanothus, and manzanitas
  • Illustrated system concepts with diagrams to communicate ecological processes and design logic
  • Focused on long-term sustainability and ecosystem health restoration

Latino Cultural Landscape Design | Disney Studio

Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated on the design of an outdoor landscape surrounding a Latino-focused museum in Central Washington, D.C., alongside other major cultural institutions.
  • Presented final concept proposals to a panel of Disney Imagineers, receiving feedback from industry leaders in themed design.
  • Coordinated design tasks with student peers and exchanged ideas with faculty and professional mentors to ensure a cohesive and culturally sensitive design.
  • Created immersive 3D visualizations using Rhino 3D and Twinmotion to effectively communicate spatial concepts and user experience to stakeholders.
  • Utilized Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to develop presentation boards and conceptual diagrams.
  • Conducted plant research to select species that reflect Latino cultural identity and thrive in the D.C. climate.
  • Designed on-site programming and interactive elements to encourage cultural education and visitor engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

California State Polytechnic University
Pomona
12.2024

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

South Gate High School
South Gate
06.2020

Skills

  • Computer Literate
  • Creative
  • Adobe Suite
  • Photoshop
  • 3D Renderings
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • TwinMotion Visualization Tool
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Rhinoceros 3D
  • Computer Graphics Software
  • Site Analysis
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Graphic Design
  • Urban Planning
  • Stormwater Management
  • Green Infrastructure

Awards

Grisol Ramirez Memorial Scholarship BSLA Class 2023

Timeline

Landscape Designer | Restoration Project

Cal Poly Pomona
01.2024 - 05.2024

Latino Cultural Landscape Design | Disney Studio

Cal Poly Pomona
08.2023 - 12.2023

Forklift Operator / Side Job

The Home Depot
03.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

California State Polytechnic University

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

South Gate High School

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