Elizabeth Hill is seeking a position in landscape architecture and design. She has over 20 years of experience in landscape planning, design, and project management. Her experience includes designing residential and commercial landscapes, managing urban design projects, and providing landscape maintenance coaching. She is proficient in AutoCAD, design software, and has a background in horticulture.

1. Elizabeth Hill
cell 510.417.0146 email eehill@gmail.com 
Objective
Position in the field of Landscape Architecture and Design
Highlights of Qualifications
 Experience in landscape planning and design
 Project Management expertise in an Urban Design studio setting
 Dedication to Smart Growth and Sustainability practices
 Strong practical and theoretical foundation in design and graphics management and
production
 Extensive background in the coordination and fabrication of construction documents and
construction details for outdoor architectural elements
 Proficiency in AutoCAD r14 through AutoCAD r2010, and hand-drafting, sketching and
color rendering
 Expertise in PC and Mac platforms for Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Quark,
MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
 Comprehensive background in due diligence, feasibility studies, and front-end
development work
 Excellent organizational and managerial skills
Affiliations
Member: UC Botanical Garden
Member: Livable Berkeley Organization
Member: Association of Professional Landscape Designers, California Chapter
Member: Urban Land Institute
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture - University of California, Berkeley
Associate of Sciences - Landscape Design and Horticulture - Merritt College, Oakland

2. Elizabeth Hill
4/1/2015
Professional Experience
RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNER AND GARDEN COACH
Elizhill Landscape Design Albany, CA 2009-2013
Helped local home-owners and renters learn and understand the techniques of pruning and
sustainable landscape maintenance for their home environment through demonstration and
assistance. Designed small residential landscape plans for clients in neighboring communities.
Used AutoCAD, hand-drafting and sketching. Compiled plant information for client review with data
and graphics. Provided planting plans, grading and drainage plans, installation and maintenance
notes for client installer or landscape contractor.
ASSOCIATE URBAN DESIGNER
Design, Community & Environment Berkeley, CA 2008
Responsibilities included project management, design, research, report writing, proposal writing
and graphic production in urban design, neighborhood planning, streetscape design and downtown
revitalization projects. Project Manager for the Fremont General Plan Update for the City of
Fremont, providing as-needed services for all components of the General Plan. As part of this
effort, completed the Fremont General Plan Community Character Update Background Report and
assisted with project kick-off and organization activities. Managed work on the BART to Livermore
project for BART, including public outreach coordination.
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER/ PROJECT MANAGER
KenKay Associates San Francisco, CA 2004 - 2008
Designed planning and landscape improvements for large-scale industrial brownfield sites and
retail developments. Managed construction document coordination with clients, subconsultants,
staff, and governing agencies. Supervised construction of streetscapes and commercial landscape
installations. Facilitated and provided graphic presentations for community workshops. Developed
small-scale sustainable garden prototypes for neighborhood residential communities.
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
The Guzzardo Partnership San Francisco, CA 2001 - 2004
Responsible for producing all phases of work from preliminary design ideas through construction
documents. Master-planned communities in California, Idaho, and Nevada. Generated landscape
program for private sector work, including streetscapes, commercial developments, multifamily
housing, and urban renewal projects. Developed and rendered presentation sketches for public
meetings. Worked closely with client developers, consultants, and government agencies.
Established site specific design elements and created corroborative construction details. Made site
visits for administration of landscape construction. Created office standards for landscape
maintenance specifications.

3. Elizabeth Hill
4/1/2015
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER / PROJECT MANAGER
Ralph J. Alexander & Associates Landscape Architects Novato, CA 2000 - 2001
Developed design concept plans and construction documents for private and municipal projects,
including streetscapes, wetlands restoration, and mixed use developments. Provided cost
projections and budgeting for projects. Created office standards for AutoCAD documents, and
provided staff tutorials. Conducted site evaluations, surveying, and grading investigations.
SITE PLANNER
Greenberg Farrow Architects Oakland, CA 1998 - 2000
Generated site plans for major retail organization, using AutoCadr14. Developed and rendered
landscape plans for presentation. Designed and coordinated signage packages for city submittals.
Worked closely with consultants throughout due diligence. Requested and reviewed consultants'
proposals and contracts. Provided network administration support, new user workstation set up,
voicemail and software installation. Conducted AutoCAD tutorials for staff.
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER / DRAFTER
Babcock Hansen Landscape Architects Lafayette, CA 1989 - 1992
Designed small commercial gardens. Assisted landscape architects with plans, details, estimates,
and planting ideas for commercial developments and private residences. Edited proposals and
correspondences using WordPerfect DOS.
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER / DRAFTER
Peter Koenig Designs Danville, CA 1989 - 1990
Designed residential gardens and provided planting pallets for new and existing high end homes in
East Bay communities. Produced site evaluations in the field and collected as-built dimensions for
landscape architect. Hand-drafted planting and irrigation plans. Created construction documents
and design details.