1. Callin Hornsby_______
218 Ash Avenue, Ames Iowa 50014
Phone: (515) 491.2349 Email: chornsby@iastate.edu
OBJECTIVE
Seeking to gain knowledge with hands on experience in Landscape Architecture and related
fields that interface with my major. Desire to discover and learn how I may apply my major
and design background in industries or niche businesses that contract these services.
EDUCATION
Iowa State University - Ames, Iowa
August 2012 to present; Current status: Senior
Declared Major – Civil Engineering
• Recently participated in a 6 week traveling studio that traveled to eastern and
western locations of the United States. Experienced and learned about different
geographies and regional landscape design, and how landscape architecture plays a
key role in communities and preserved environments, such as, National Parks.
Theodore Roosevelt High School / Central Academy - Des Moines, Iowa
High School Diploma, May 2012
• GPA: 3.54; began Iowa State University with 40 credits earned during high school
• Presidents Award for Educational Excellence
• Varsity Letter Awards: Academics, Swimming and Baseball
• State of Iowa ITEC Winner: Purple Ribbon for 3D Rendering/Non linear Animation
• All Academic All Conference Award Winner in Swimming
WORK EXPERIENCE
Veenstra & Kimm Inc. – West Des Moines, Iowa
May 2014 to Present
Intern as Land Surveyor
• Use of Robotic Total Station, GPS, and Level
• Sanitary Manhole Inspection
Target - Des Moines, Iowa and Ames, Iowa
October 2010 to April 2014
Overnight Logistics Supervisor, Cashier, Guest Services, Sales Floor and Cart Attendant
• Provide consistent high level customer/guest services
• Responsible and dedicated to any position assigned. Perform all tasks with pride,
regardless if it is assisting guests, straightening and stocking shelves or motivating
and leading staff to meet deadlines
• Attendance and promptness are top notch
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Sigma Pi Fraternity - Ames, Iowa
August 2012 to present
• Grounds Committee Chairman
Responsible for maintaining the outdoor aesthetics of the fraternity house
grounds. Duties include the coordination and performance of snow removal,
mowing, raking leaves and keeping the front lawn inviting to public and
prospective members
• House Manager Committee Member
Maintain fraternity house over spring/summer and holiday breaks while other
members are not on campus. Ensure the house is secure and in operating
condition
• Home Improvement Committee Member
Evaluate house needs, schedule improvements, and provide leadership to teams
to perform upkeep of the house. Duties include: cleaning, painting, patching
holes, changing doors, etc.
Independent Contractor - Windsor Heights, Iowa
Fall 2009 to present
Landscaping Services for Del Matro Neighborhood
• Provide landscaping services for elderly neighbors. Duties include raking leaves,
planting shrubs, laying stone and mulch, gardening, mowing and shoveling snow.
SKILLS
• Surveying with the use of Robotic Total Station, GPS, and Level
• Experience with Adobe Illustration and InDesign, various landscape typologies and
land forms
• Revit and AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Internet Explorer
• Team worker with initiative to take responsibility/leadership
• Customer service driven
• Works well under pressure while maintaining positive attitude and remaining
personable
• Works smart and a hard worker
• Problem solver who analyzes the situation from varied perspectives; able to envision
and propose alternative solutions
• Organization and attention to detail
• Strong communicator and liaison
PHILANTHROPY
Sigma Pi Fraternity - Ames, Iowa
August 2012 to present
• Participate in ISU Greek System fundraisers, as well as, fund raisers specific to the
house. Play key role in raising funds, and participating in events that give back to the
community. Participate in events such as ISU Blood Drive, Polar Bear Plunge, Relay
for Life, and many more.

3. Boy Scouts of America - Windsor Heights, Iowa
• Eagle Scout - June to December 2012
Project: Prairie Conservation - Windsor Heights, Iowa
Designed, coordinated, funded and provided leadership to complete the
conversion of a weeded city lot in Windsor Heights to a tall grass prairie,
complete with a mulch walking trail that now connects a key bike path to local
businesses. Worked closely with the Windsor Heights Public Works to stay within
city regulations and deadlines.
• Assorted Fundraisers benefiting Des Moines’ communities - Fall 2000 to present
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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