Sean Smith Landscape Design: Credentials

EDUCATION

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL Bachelor of Landscape Architecture January 1992

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Landscape Designer (part time only)
Nashville, TN
July 2000-present
Emphasis on residential landscape master plans. Scope of work covers the design of pools, decks, hardscape, and plantings.

Todd Breyer, Landscape Architect
Nashville, TN
July 1998-June 2000
Small office that specializes in high-end residential land planning and design. Collaborated on several projects in the Belle Meade area, including the renovation of the historic West Meade Mansion.

Appold Design (contract position)
Chicago, IL
February 1998-June 1998
Small firm in downtown Chicago that concentrated on high-end North Shore residential and retail commercial design. Designed landscape master plans for several new construction Walgreen’s stores.

Van Zelst, Inc.
Wadsworth, IL
February 1996-February 1998
Multiple award-winning design-build firm headquartered near the prestigious north shore suburbs. Designed and supervised installation of several residential projects. One of my projects won a silver award from Illinois Landscape Contractors Association and was shown on the HGTV show New Spaces.

Green View Companies, Inc.
Champaign, IL
Feb.1995-Aug.1995, May 1992-July 1993
Largest design-build landscape company in the state, with five locations. Designed and supervised installation of several residential projects and conducted weekend seminars for garden center customers.

D.A. Hoerr and Sons, Inc. (internship)
Peoria, IL
May 1991-August 1991
Reputable design-build company with a large retail nursery. Assisted the Landscape Architect in drafting and designing plans, as well as work participate on installations

Medlock-Call (intership)
Syracuse, IN
May1990-August 1990
Small architecture office that specialized in lakefront homes. Managed all land planning duties and assisted the Architect with preparation of plans and documents.