Landscape Designer, Natural Burial Association; ON
December 2020 — February 2021
Collaborated with a fellow designer in creating a master plan for a natural burial ground.
Site visits, inventory and analysis, accessed local topographic maps to assess local ecoregion, watershed, species at risk, and to aid in designing the site appropriately.
Presented to client and the project will be moving forward to the board and council.
Collaborated with experts in the field of ecological restoration, architectural design, and natural burial ground development. .
Supervisor, Horticulture Technician, Private Estate; Ponsonby, ON
April 2019 — November 2020
Design & construction, grading, plant inventory, setting up irrigation systems, planting trees, shrubs and perennials, fertilizing, pruning, weeding, general plant & garden maintenance, assessment of plant health.
Strong verbal communication, coordination, and leadership skills in supervising employee performance and to provide coaching and constructive guidance to address areas of concern.
Scheduling daily activities keeping safety as top priority.
Logistics of maintaining records of all plans and documentation by report writing, field data in collection and monitoring of inventories of all plants & trees on property, tools and equipment, accession document with associated health assessment information, tree and shrubs (monthly evaluation), work journal/portfolio with archiving photographs, maintenance plans (continually updated) and excellent graphic and drafting skills in updating plan development.
Use of Kubota tractor and other tools and equipment needed.
Owner and operator, Wild Woods Landscape Design; Guelph, ON
September 2018 — Present
Original designs from drafting- construction drawing and specifications.
Consult on the programming and design of sites with clients.
Highly developed interpersonal skills, problem solving and customer service skills.
Project management in hiring employees while building a successful client list and costing and phasing plans.
Prepare preliminary concepts and cost estimates of options to address site conditions and clients needs, negotiating good rates for clients.
Knowledge of legislation in area of ecological sustainable development.
Focus on use of native plants, sustainable environmental design and innovative materials.
Teaching Assistant, University of Guelph; Guelph, ON
September 2018- December 2018
Lead weekly plant identification walks and tutorials for Plants in the Landscape.
Broad knowledge of plant species & design frameworks.
Worked in a fast paced environment while meeting all deadlines.
Farm hand, Fiddle Foot Farm; Mansfield, ON
June 2016-September 2018
Performed greenhouse care, planting and harvesting of seedlings and medicinal community garden.
Responsible for customer service and cash handling on market days.
Required proficiency in food production and organic agricultural practices.
Work required 12 hours a day of demanding physical labour.
Outdoor Educator, The Guelph Outdoor School; Guelph, ON
September 2016-March 2018
Demonstrated supervisory capability and group management skills.
Increased students knowledge and ability in outdoor wilderness skills.
Managed and coordinated with volunteers.
Landscaper, Gardens By Nature; Guelph, ON
April 2017- October 2017
Garden design and maintenance.
Worked alone for extended periods of time.
Exposure to extreme weather conditions.
Worked with a variety of different chemicals for pest management.
Nursery Worker, Lost Horizons; Acton, ON
June 2017- August 2017
Planted, harvested and cared for various plants species.
Ensured cleanliness of production area.
Proven understanding of horticulture techniques and plant health.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with co-workers.
Monitored for pest and disease.
Education
University of Guelph , Guelph, ON- Master of Landscape Architecture, 2019.
Creativity Scholarship for MLA at U of G 2017.
Canadian Organic Growers, Toronto, ON- Master Organic Gardener Course, 2016.
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS- BA Double Major International Development & Environmental Sustainability & Society, 2014.
Ben -Gurion University of the Negev, Be’er Sheva, Israel- 2013-Semester abroad studying dryland ecology, waste water management and sustainable resource management.
Skills & Accomplishments
Computer applications: Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Ms Excel, Sketchup.
Knowledge in ArcGIS, ArcMap, and ELC.
Guelph Organic Conference, volunteer.
Ecologos, delivering environmental education and action programs for the protection of water.
Shoresh, volunteer. Helped out in the community gardens.
Wild Deer Program, The P.I.N.E Project, wilderness living skills, naturalist training, and mentoring.
Toronto Field Naturalists Member, 2019
Sustain Ontario Member, 2020. Alliance for healthy food and farming.
Transition Guelph Member, 2020. Seeks to envision and create an optimistic future for ourselves, our grandchildren, and beyond. Building more resilient communities.
Publications
Freeman, T. (2019). Designing for Therapeutic Care Farms (Master’s thesis).
Provided research for proposal titled ‘Effects of landscape variables and anthropogenic activity on bat activity and species richness in agroecosystems’, Idan Kahnonitch, 2013 at Ben -Gurion University of the Negev.
Certifications
Permaculture Design
LEED Green Associate
Eco Art Therapy
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED C
Full Drivers License (G)
Able to operate Kubota tractor, mower, other garden maintenance equipment.
