The document provides information about a landscape designer, including their contact information, skills and experience. It summarizes several landscape design and installation projects the designer worked on for restaurants, residential properties, and housing developments in Minnesota. Details provided about the projects include their locations, involved parties, and design elements incorporated. The designer's proficiency with AutoCAD and other software is also mentioned.

1. 4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

2. Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesSeven years successful experience in landscape design, sales and project management.

3. Extensive knowledge of plant materials, hardscape materials and installation techniques.

4. Highly organized multi-tasker capable of thriving in a fast paced environment.

5. Three dimensional thinker with a background in landscape architecture and design.

6. Motivated and enthusiastic about developing good client & professional relationships.

7. Persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal.

8. Extensive experience using Microsoft Office and Windows based applications.

9. Extensive experience using AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop applications.

10. High level of ability in hand graphics, plan renderings and computer aided drafting.4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

11. Project ExperienceI have had the opportunity to be involved in the design and installation of some wonderfully successful landscape projects in my career. The following projects (among others) have challenged me to become a better landscape designer with a broader knowledge of the landscape industry.4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

12. Lake Sylvia Lake Home (design)Annandale, MNThe homeowners wanted a low maintenance design that was both functional as well as beautiful. My design limited the amount of turf areas and utilized durable plant materials to reduce the amount of mowing, pruning and weeding needed during the family’s weekend visits. Together with my crew, I was able to seamlessly incorporate a paver patio, in ground fire pit, sand playground area, boulder retaining walls and naturalistic plantings to create a low impact and visually appealing lakeshore landscape.4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

13. Lake Sylvia Lake Home (install)Annandale, MNThe homeowners wanted a low maintenance design that was both functional as well as beautiful. My design limited the amount of turf areas and utilized durable plant materials to reduce the amount of mowing, pruning and weeding needed during the family’s weekend visits. Together with my crew, I was able to seamlessly incorporate a paver patio, in ground fire pit, sand playground area, boulder retaining walls and naturalistic plantings to create a low impact and visually appealing lakeshore landscape.4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

14. Via Café & Bar (design)Edina, MNOwner: Hemisphere Restaurant PartnersArchitect: Partners & Sirny ArchitectsGeneral Contractor: Watson-ForsbergAn outdoor dining area at this high end eatery along France Avenue posed many challenges. With creative grading, extensive planting, large stone outcroppings and a small yet effective water feature we were able to create a surprisingly tranquil space in spite of its small area and close proximity to the traffic on France Avenue.4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

15. Via Café & Bar (install)Edina, MNOwner: Hemisphere Restaurant PartnersArchitect: Partners & Sirny ArchitectsGeneral Contractor: Watson-ForsbergAn outdoor dining area at this high end eatery along France Avenue posed many challenges. With creative grading, extensive planting, large stone outcroppings and a small yet effective water feature we were able to create a surprisingly tranquil space in spite of its small area and close proximity to the traffic on France Avenue.4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

16. Doolittle's Woodfire Grill (design)Eagan, MNOwner: Doolittle's RestaurantsArchitect: Partners & Sirny ArchitectsGeneral Contractor: C.I. ConstructionThis existing Doolittle's Air Café was remodeled and updated to a Doolittle's Woodfire Grill. The new Woodfire Grill required an outdoor dining area that complemented the sophisticated yet casual décor inside the restaurant. A mixture of St. Cloud Granite, St. Croix Limestone, fire pit, lighting, trees, shrubs and numerous perennials create a vibrant and inviting space for restaurant patrons.4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

17. Doolittle's Woodfire Grill (install)Eagan, MNOwner: Doolittle's RestaurantsArchitect: Partners & Sirny ArchitectsGeneral Contractor: C.I. ConstructionThis existing Doolittle's Air Café was remodeled and updated to a Doolittle's Woodfire Grill. The new Woodfire Grill required an outdoor dining area that complemented the sophisticated yet casual décor inside the restaurant. A mixture of St. Cloud Granite, St. Croix Limestone, fire pit, lighting, trees, shrubs and numerous perennials create a vibrant and inviting space for restaurant patrons.4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

18. Big Buck Roadhouse (design)Minnetonka, MNOwner: Pomodoro Inc.Architect: Partners & Sirny ArchitectsGeneral Contractor: Gentry ConstructionNaturalistic plantings, lighting and limestone were used to create a pleasing outdoor dining space that complements this upscale steakhouse. A small waterfall and creek system was created to beautify an unsightly drainage ditch and soften the traffic noise from the nearby highway. 4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

19. Big Buck Roadhouse (install)Minnetonka, MNOwner: Pomodoro Inc.Architect: Partners & Sirny ArchitectsGeneral Contractor: Gentry ConstructionNaturalistic plantings, lighting and limestone were used to create a pleasing outdoor dining space that complements this upscale steakhouse. A small waterfall and creek system was created to beautify an unsightly drainage ditch and soften the traffic noise from the nearby highway. 4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

20. Settler’s West Park (design)Chanhassen/Eden Prairie, MNDeveloper: Pemtom Land Co.Engineer: Sathre-BergquistAs a part of the larger site development landscape, I was given the task of designing and installing a Homeowner’s Association Park. Working with the developer and engineer we created an attractive, user friendly park that fits well within this upscale housing development located along the Minnesota River Valley.4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

21. Settler’s West Park (install)Chanhassen/Eden Prairie, MNDeveloper: Pemtom Land Co.Engineer: Sathre-BergquistAs a part of the larger site development landscape, I was given the task of designing and installing a Homeowner’s Association Park. Working with the developer and engineer we created an attractive, user friendly park that fits well within this upscale housing development located along the Minnesota River Valley.4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

22. Hennepin Village (design)Eden Prairie, MNDeveloper: Pemtom Land Co.Engineer: Westwood Professional ServicesHomebuilders: Ryland Homes, Wooddale BuildersThe task of designing and implementing the site development landscaping for this large scale housing development exposed me to a variety of obstacles associated with landscape construction. The design needed to meet the city of Eden Prairie’s plant and tree requirements, fit within the developer and homebuilder’s budgets, and be durable and functional enough to protect the Homeowner’s Association from large maintenance expenses.4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

23. Hennepin Village (install)Eden Prairie, MNDeveloper: Pemtom Land Co.Engineer: Westwood Professional ServicesHomebuilders: Ryland Homes, Wooddale BuildersThe task of designing and implementing the site development landscaping for this large scale housing development exposed me to a variety of obstacles associated with landscape construction. The design needed to meet the city of Eden Prairie’s plant and tree requirements, fit within the developer and homebuilder’s budgets, and be durable and functional enough to protect the Homeowner’s Association from large maintenance expenses.4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

24. AutoCAD Capabilities4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

25. Bassett CreekPlymouth, MNCharles Cudd Co.4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO

26. Cardinal WayWoodbury, MND & T Development4550 Sterling DriveBig Lake, MN 55309Phone: 763-263-8452Cell Ph: 763-482-0097smarotz@hotmail.comDESIGN PORTFOLIO