GIL A.

LOPEZ
GLopez.ASLA@gmail.com | 316 W93rd St. #2C New York, NY 10025 | 347.871.4445 Objective
I enjoy my work and continually follow my career path to affect the greatest positive change possible.

Personal Statement
I have a deep passion for my profession and wish to affect change in communities through my professional and personal activities. Committed to a lifetime of learning, I strive to remain abreast of current trends and ideas that drive the landscape industry and environmental movement. I thrive in a collaborative environment and wish to assist in the creation and maintenance of great places that are environmentally sound, offer unique experiences and facilitate the establishment of authentic communities. I have worked in nearly every aspect of the landscape industry and believe that this ground up approach affords a holistic understanding of the processes and factors that go into creating and sustaining valuable, green, open spaces.

Education
April 2011 1999 May 2003 1998 1999 1997 1998 Permaculture Design Certification, Green Phoenix University Mississippi State University, Bachelor in Landscape Architecture Jones County Jr. College University of Southern Mississippi

Employment History Spring 2011-Present Teacher at New York City College of Technology Diane Romeo, Executive Director Division of Continuing Education

Brooklyn NY 718.552.1163

I teach the Introduction to Greenroofs and Living Walls course which involves seven evening classes and two field trips to greenroofs and vertical gardens around the city for a total of 24 credit hours. Spring 2011was my first class and I am scheduled to teach it again this Fall. I enjoy presenting to groups and educating those who are seeking knowledge.

July 2010-Present

Construction Manager at Future Green Studio David Seiter - Principal

Brooklyn NY 917.902.9578

This young design/build company specializes in greenroofs, vertical gardens and other forms of landscape urbanism. I perform a very dynamic role flexing from job site construction crew management, procuring building materials and supplies, estimating and billing and occasionally some design work.

April- October 2010

Resident Engineer at Hill International, Inc. Chuck Becht - Project Manager

New York NY 973.476.5946

I was seasonal contracted with this leading international project management firm to oversee the installation of various tree planting activities from beginning to completion. These projects include; sidewalk saw cutting and tree pit excavation, stump removal, tree installation, parkland reforestation and installation of pavers around street trees. I was responsible for on site inspection, documentation, quality control, contractor payment review and public interaction. All contracts are being executed for the New York Department of Parks and Recreation as part of the PlaNYC Million Trees NYC initiative.

GIL A. LOPEZ
GLopez.ASLA@gmail.com | 316 W93rd St. #2C New York, NY 10025 | 347.871.4445 2009-10 Cook & Server at Harmoni Market and Bistro | Rob Walker, Executive Chef 407.206.0033 |
Slow food preparation and service |

Associate at The Home Depot Orlando Victoria Albert, Manager 407.332.9500

Outside garden associate advocating organics

2007-09

Associate at Foster Conant & Associates Richard Conant, RLA - Owner/President

Orlando FL 407.648.2225

I created landscape architectural documents for this award winning landscape architecture firm with a focus on resorts, commercial properties and community design. I created code minimum landscape permitting and tree preservation packages, schematic site plan designs, hardscape, grading, landscape, and construction detail production. I also coordinated with various consultants as well as county zoning and permitting officials to ensure quality standards and a full and complete set of construction documents.

2005-07

Designer for Miller Einhouse Rymer & Boyd Christopher Kennedy, RLA Project Manager

Orlando FL 407.447.5555

This multidisciplinary land development firm specialized in planned communities and resort projects. I created code minimum landscape permitting packages, schematic site plan design, hardscape, grading, landscape, and construction details. I often submitted these documents to local planning and zoning boards, attended design review meetings, responded to comments, made revisions and provided any additional documentation required for the approval and permitting process.

2004

Landscape Designer for Karnes Landscapes John Karnes - Owner/Manager

Hattiesburg MS 601.296.2690

I performed both design and construction duties for this contracting company.

Fall 2003

Intern at The Landscape Studio Michael Gammill, RLA - Project Manager

Hattiesburg MS 601.544.1935

Typical internship at a small firm providing assistance to RLAs to produce construction documents in an office setting.

Summer 2003 Technician at Sandy Run Sod & Irrigation Wayne Wheat - Owner/Manager
I was a skilled laborer working with a landscape/hardscape construction crew.

Hattiesburg MS 601.261.5446

Summer 2002 Intern for Mr. Thomas H. Eaves R.L.A. Tom Eaves, RLA - Owner/Principal

Hattiesburg MS 601.606.0089

This internship with a sole proprietor included design work, site visits and meetings with contractors and clients.

Professional Skills
AutoCAD | Team Player | SketchUp | Critical Thinker | Adobe Suite | MS Office Suite | Affective Communicator

Professional & Non-Profit Affiliations

ASLA | Green Drinks | CNU | Simple Living Institute | Urban Green | Slow Food NYC | Rock Bottom Farms