1. Paula(Juan) Tan
Education Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) | Providence, RI
Master of Landscape Architecture(MLA I) 2015: anticipated graduation
Hunan University of Science and Technology | Hunan, China
Bachelor of Science in Garden Design & Horticulture 2008-2012
Skill Design
Problem solving, analysis, plant design, grading, site plan, project report, landscape sketch, comfortable
working with plaster, plasticine, clay and creative materials in modeling , mock-up building, laser cutting
Computer
Auto CAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rhino, SketchUp, GIS, Vray, Flamingo, Microsoft Word, Pow-
erpoint, Final Cut, Dreamweaver
Language
English and Chinese
Ager Group Landscape Architects | Shanghai, China
Assistant designer | June-August, 2014
Collaborated with design team and engaged in concept phase of brainstorming for a civic park: Turtle
Mountain Park, Taizhou, taking advantage of the natural landscape and topography while integrating archi-
tecture for that will be part of an entirely new business district. Created digital renderings and section draw-
ings and PowerPoint presentations. Proposed design for freestanding sculptural piece for city of Suzhou for
Xiushuifang Commercial Plaza to serve as a focal point for site entrance.
RISD DESINE-Lab & Ager Group Landscape Architects | Providence, RI & Boston, MA
Strategy Plan & Orphanage Design for Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka | June-July, 2013
Collaborated in the research of the city and proposing the ecological tourism as a supporting industry for the
city, helped generating city master plan, drafted plan for a local orphanage.
JiJia Urban Planning & Design | Hunan, China
Helped creating detailed plan of residential placement in Yuhua Village | July-November 2010
Surveyed and drew housing conditions. Assisted in drafting conceptual plan, reported to local government.
Internship
Collaborative Studio Project | Strategic Plan for the City of Central Falls, RI
Project Award: Winners of Student Display Competition at SNEAPA Conference, 2014
Urban System Studio | February,2014-Current
Surveyed and interviewed local residents. Collaborated in assessing the opportunities and problems with
regard to its development and drafted phrasing plan, created diagram and perspectives. Presented ideas to
the mayor and official representatives of Central Falls.
Constructed Landscape Studio | November-December, 2013
Analyzed and synthesized on-site information focusing on historical use, site shading and periodical flood
factors. Drafted campus guiding plan for the re-development. Developed site plan for eight RISD-proposed
Solar Decathlon Houses. Developed individual site plan and grading plan for one of first-phrase house units
and its surrounding open space.
Professional
Experience
Teaching Assistant | RISD
Techniques & Material II | 2014 fall
Provided AutoCAD tutorial, Helping with land grading problems. Archived students’ work
Research Methods for Design | 2015 winter
Helped student with research process and collecting resources.
Grad Thesis Show Series Department Coordinator | 2015 | RISD
Organized two major graduate thesis exhibitions that are open to public. Responsible for drafting exhibition
layout, helding regular meetings with thesis students and exhibition center staffs for installing the show
space.
Assistantships
ASLA Conference Student Volunteer | Boston, MA
Volunteered in 2013 ASLA Annual Meeting & Expo
Greeted guests, directed to events, answered questions, gained exposure to the professional field by attend-
ing lecture and presentation series.
Volunteer
www.behance.net/PaulaTan
jtan01@risd.edu
(774) 208 2570
137 Power Street, Providence, RI