Samantha Danforth

Professor Vick wins local award.

Nice drawing! I would like to know if your sketch was made over a 3D SketchUp model. 

GA ASLA Charity Golf Tournament

Residential Landscape Design/Build Company in Atlanta Seeking Designer
 
What we offer:

• Part time work which may quickly lead to full time
• Flexible work hours
• Relaxed, casual atmosphere in a residential neighborhood
• Opportunity to be creative with high-end residential work (no commercial stuff)
• Salary is negotiable and depends upon experience…

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Shaping the Political Landscape

Livable Memphis Program Coordinator

Our Atlanta office is currently looking for a Landscape Designer in an entry-level position.  The following is the job description posted for the application:
 
In this position you will work in a team environment, promoting growth in the area of Landscape Architecture/Urban Design, and Land Planning Practices for the Atlanta Area. You will l…[Read more]

Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended for 1 week, don’t miss out register today!

Job Description for Senior Business DeveloperThis sales position with Turf-masters involves the marketing and selling of horticultural services to a commercial market, These services include landscape maintenance, fertilization, landscape installation and irrigation. The position requires the following skills in order to be successful:Personal…[Read more]

Thank you!  I’ll keep them coming.  I never really know if they are read but I keep posting them anyway.  Have a great week!

Thanks for posting this interesting information. I wish I could attend the conference. We had a similar challenge when restoring and repurposing a prison that was transferrred to our agency. It is a complicated development of private/public deelopment that seems to be working well for our community.

ALTAMAHA RIVERKEEPER JOB OPENING
 
JOB DEFINITION
The Altamaha Riverkeeper is responsible for monitoring the water quality of the Altamaha River and its 14,000 square mile watershed including the Ocmulgee, Oconee and Ohoopee Rivers; for advocacy and public education to prevent pollution and habitat degradation; for documenting identified threats…[Read more]

• SITE Solutions has an immediate opening for a creative detail-oriented hardscape designer/site planner with at least 5 years of experience in the private sector.  
• Sketch Up and AutoCAD ability is a plus
• Must be dependable and a team player with positive attitude
• We are located at I-75/West Paces Ferry near Buckhead

 
If you are interested or k…[Read more]

Page:
Actually, I did those relatively new to the profession a bit of a service by pointing out to them one  far more affordable and easily accessible alternative than the costly online option your self-promoting here.
I have no qualms with the value and utility of your online course, I just find the asking price, far too steep and so would most…[Read more]

Sami, 
I’d recommend using ‘landscape designer’ (I’ve seen this most often) or maybe even ‘recent landscape architect graduate’. If you use ‘landscape architect in-training’ check w/your state registration board to make sure that there aren’t any ‘conflicts’. 
As far as looking for jobs: the ones that generally apply to college grads would be ‘…[Read more]

I remember the saying “Those that can’t do – teach”
 

Hey Page:
 
You need to really get a clue here. It appears your somewhat disconnected from the true reality of the marketplace. Let me be specific, in case you can’t be.
There is massive unemployment in the design professions and thast has been pervasive going on nearly three years. You are offering a “sure-fire” or “near-fire” portfolio and…[Read more]

Sami,
One of my recent students listed their current job as “landscape architect in training” to avoid this snafu.
I would suggest visiting the ASLA job board to see how others with your level of experience are handling it.  Here are some samples of student portfolio websites that include resumes for other ideas on wording and layout: Samples r…[Read more]

I have a quick question about resumes.  I will be graduating this coming May will my BLA.  I am in the process of cleaning up my resume and cover letter.  In looking for jobs to apply for, I always search landscape architecture, since that is my specific degree.  I am not yet, however, a registered landscape architect since I am entry level.  Ca…[Read more]