1. Profile
Innovative and passionate professional with expertise in landscape architecture and design. Proven ability to develop
spaces both beautifully and functionally integrated with surrounding context and architecture. Experienced in mixed use
commercial & residential developments, tech & high school campus master plans, eco-tourism master plans, and
recreational amenities. Expertise in Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, Microsoft Office, and Mac & PC platforms.
Professional EXPERIENCE
Landscape Designer - Integrated Planning and Design (2011- 2014)
Landscape Designer - Melendrez Associates (March 2014- Present)
-Work on a multitude of projects from workshop and concept to completion as Landscape Designer.
-Work with clients to deliver proposals that consistently exceed expectations.
-Collaborate with principles on design concepts and presentations under strict deadlines.
-Demonstrate expertise in concept and schematic material development, including but not limited to sketching,
modeling, visualization, and illustration.
-Work on a multitude of high end residential & commercial projects from concept to completion through teams of
3-4 professionals as Landscape Designer.
-Lead production efforts in high stress situations to produce outstanding results.
that guide the rest of the project team.
-Work closely with consultants to deliver products that consistently exceed expectations.
-Able to collaborate with principles/associates on design competitions to generate concrete concepts
-Manage schedules, resourcing, and budgets of projects.
-Expertise in delivering design and construction documentation packages ahead of schedule.
Freelance Residential Design - McGuin Residence (2011)
-Developed conceptual level design for residential frontyard including, but not limited to, sections, perspectives,
plan drawings and full native planting strategy.
Denver Zoo Landscape Design Intern (2010)
-Managed greenhouse activities such as fertilizing, watering and documentation of stock.
-Responsible for the integration and organization of new species.
-Maintained grounds conditions in addition to aiding in the re-plantation of annual planting beds.
General Contractor Labor - Rocky Johnson Contracting (2005)
-Assisted in residential construction and demolition projects. Gained working knowledge of trade tools
and methods of architectural design.
Honors
Colorado State University Dean’s List (2008)
Education
Colorado State University - Bachelors of Science of Landscape Architecture - (2007-2011)
References
Kit S.T.Wang: (510.883.9988) Kit.Wang@platstudio.net - Associate at Plat Studio
Fred Liao: (510.883.9988) Fred.Liao@platstudio.net - DIrector at Plat Studio, 809 Heinz Ave, Berkeley CA, 94710
Scott Baker: (213.233.2837) sbaker@melendrez.com - Principle at Melendrez, 617 S Olive St #1110, Los Angeles CA, 90014
Kelly Majewski: (213.233.2838) kmajewski@melendrez.com - Associate at Melendrez
32524 Seacliff Dr.
ADAM pRIDGEN
Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca 90275 303.886.6153 Adam.pridgen88@gmail.com