Yanning Gao
Summary
Motivated paraprofessional with 3 years of experience as a landscape designer. Passionate about work and studies that revolve around comprehensive research, artful design, and an understanding of environmental psychology. Strive to make a positive impact through the work in Landscape Architecture and connection with people.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer
Coen + Partners
08.2021 - Current
- Worked on projects from small scale residential to large scale urban planning in all the stages.
- Utilized creative design techniques to balance aesthetics, people, and nature of projects.
- Created 3D visualizations using design software like Rhino and Revit to help clients envision their future landscapes.
- Conducted research projects on planting and technical details for various projects.
- Communicated effectively and efficiently within project team and with sub-contractor teams.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility. Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while working in multiple projects.
Co-Director of Programs
ASLA MN Chapter
11.2023 - Current
- Organizing special events, including participant registration
- Coordinating program announcements and subject matter with the Co-Directors of Public Relations + Communications
- Coordinating programs with allied and other professional societies, and organizing events within the community and local colleges/universities to promote landscape architecture as a profession.
- Support future Director of Programs.
Landscape Architecture Intern
Johnson Hill Land Ethics Studio
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Produced maps in the construction document of Vicksburg Mill project, MI.
- Designed a trail and chose related equipment for project in Inkster, MI.
- Helped planting in University Commons project at construction stage in Ann Arbor, MI.
- Prepared aerial maps and booklets for pre-design stage projects, did research on outdoor furniture and facilities.
Landscape Architecture Intern
China International Engineering Design And Consult
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Conducted research on wetland parks, stormwater management and pollution.
- Collected and analyzed relevant cases, prepared analysis maps.
- Organized materials during the pre-design stage of the project.
- Participated in the discussions and meetings about projects, created meeting minutes.
Vice President
Student Chapter Of ASLA At University Of Michigan
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Coordinate and lead student events, meetings, and communications for three-year masters program.
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture -
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI05.2021
Master of Science - Conservation Ecology
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI05.2021
Bachelor of Agriculture - Landscape Gardening
Beijing Forestry University
Beijing, China07.2018
Skills
AutoCAD
Revit
Rhinoceros
SketchUP
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Lumion
Enscape
VRay
ArcGIS
R
MS Office
Hand Drawing
Timeline
Co-Director of Programs
ASLA MN Chapter
11.2023 - Current
Designer
Coen + Partners
08.2021 - Current
Vice President
Student Chapter Of ASLA At University Of Michigan
05.2020 - 05.2021
Landscape Architecture Intern
Johnson Hill Land Ethics Studio
07.2019 - 08.2019
Landscape Architecture Intern
China International Engineering Design And Consult
04.2017 - 06.2017
Master of Landscape Architecture -
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Master of Science - Conservation Ecology
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Bachelor of Agriculture - Landscape Gardening
Beijing Forestry University
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