Charlie Meeks
Work Experience
Freelance Landscape design
June 2020 - Present
Specialize in site plans and renderings to guide planting decisions and landscape improvements.
Site Designer,The Site Group
September 2019 - March 2020
As a member of The Site Group, a small Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture Firm in Raleigh, NC, I honed my skills in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. The firm's projects ranged from small parks to large mixed-use centers and overall master planning. I gained valuable experience in all aspects of project delivery, from initial concept to project closeout.
Landscape Designer, Sterling Design Associates
January 2017 - Present
Sterling Design is a multidisciplinary landscape architecture and civil engineering firm that provides site design services for both private and public sector clients. Working with SDA has provided me with a rich knowledge of the complete design process from preparing planning submittals for city review to development of construction documents. As a team member I have designed commercial landscapes that emphasized Xeriscape planting principals that follow the desired requirements set forth by the city code regulation. I have also developed irrigation plans that provide a clear accuracy of appropriate water usage. I have also produced landscape renderings that provide the municipality and the client with a colorful graphic presentation of the project.
Landscape Draftsman, Alpine Gardens
March 2016 - December 2016
Alpine Gardens is a design-build landscape company that focuses on residential design and landscape installation located in Fort Collins, CO. As a draftsperson with Alpine Gardens I collaborated with a team of experienced landscape professionals to produce a wide range of final deliverable documents. These included production of presentation graphics, landscape plans, construction documents, site plans, base maps, irrigation plans and perspectives, all that help guide field crews and/or help potential clients understand the vision of their new landscape.
Landscape Installation, Evolving Gardens
May 2015- September 2015
Evolving Gardens is a small landscape company located in Fort Collins, CO. While working with this small crew of landscape contractors, I learned the basics of the landscape industry. I executed proper tree and shrub planting, irrigation trenching and equipment installation, paver installation, purchased, organized and installed landscape materials such as edging, mulching, and soil amendments. Along with installation this position equipped me with the skill set of working with clients and providing knowledgeable communication of the process and project.
Program Specialist, Denver Public Schools
October 2007-February 2014
Working with Denver Public Schools after school programs I was in charge of program sites and staff located in schools throughout the city of Denver. This leadership position taught me patience and how to multitask multiple projects and events as they come from different directions.
Education
Colorado State University
M. L. A in Landscape Architecture
Graduated in December 2016
As a graduate student of landscape architecture at CSU, I have acquired knowledge of the principals, methods, and procedures of the landscape industry. Through a variety of projects at various scales including urban, natural, and residential, I learned to utilize a process that takes into account landscape design, landscape materials, construction practices, presentation graphics, landscape architectural history, site analysis, and master plan creation. Projects presented at CSU offered a well rounded exposure to the world of landscape architecture.
Community College of Aurora
Graphic Design
Spring 2011-2012
As a student at CCoA I learned how to utilize the functions of the graphic design profession. Becoming proficient in programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign provides my skill set with a robust foundation. I developed a deeper knowledge of the principals of graphic communication that include producing presentation materials, iconify, photomontage, topography, and color theory.
West Virginia University
B.F. A in Visual Arts and Education
Graduated in May 2005
As a student of visual arts, I learned about the methods, principals, and procedures of visual art medias. I learned the importance of compositional arrangement and methods of instruction to multiple visual disciplines. This experience has lead the way to a thorough understanding of the purpose of art and methods of graphic communication.
Skills and Attributes
Auto CAD
Adobe Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Auto CAD
Adobe Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Sketch Up
Muni Code
Arc GIS Landscape Data
Sheet Sets
Master Planning Construction Docs
Irrigation Design
Logo/Icon Design
Hand Drawing
Presentation Graphics Organized
Hobbies
