Resumé

Education

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA

Bachelor of Science

Licenses

Licensed Landscape Architect - State of Colorado

No. LA.0001692

Licensed Landscape Architect - State of California

No. 4350

CLARB Verified

67033

Skills

AutoCAD, Microsoft 365

Independent yet Collaborative

Natural Communicator

Flexible, Dependable, and Persistent

Creative Problem Solver

Results-Oriented and Client-Focused

Interests

Native Plants

Wildfire Mitigation

Historical Preservation

Memberships and Affiliations

ASLA - American Society of Landscape Architecture

NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

CLARB - Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Board

CoNPS - Colorado Native Plant Society

Timnath Old Town Steering Committee

The Gardens on Spring Creek

NPI - National Preservation Institute

Experience

Project Development and Documentation

  • Designed, Prepared, Signed, and Sealed Record Drawings independently.

  • Utilized AutoCAD and related software to complete assignments on time and within prescribed QAQC and established standards on 95% of projects.

  • Thorough understanding of the design process, including the industry standard from Conceptual Design through Construction Administration.

  • Successfully took 45% of my projects from concept design to completion of construction drawings.

  • Planning policy, community design, landscape architectural skills, environmental, survey, and relative graphic design concepts were executed appropriately.

  • Edited and modified plans in compliance with agencies' and municipalities' landscape architectural standards.

  • Extracted, analyzed, and prepared over fifty Opinions of Probable Cost.

Active Construction Process and Construction Administration

  • Oversaw active construction sites to facilitate project implementation to ensure adherence to construction plans and specifications on 60% of projects.

  • Performed site walks, including project closeouts and procedures.

  • Clarified construction processes with detailed RFI's, addendums, and punch lists.

Organization and Management Skills

  • Had the authority to work independently but also had considerable responsibility to work closely with all team members.

  • Assembled and directed team members.

  • Assisted in agreement preparation.

  • Assisted with determining timeframes, budgets, staffing, and project schedules.

  • Intervened, as needed, to assume project objectives and accomplish team-driven results.

  • Met or exceeded designated charge-ability, hours worked, and business development hours goals.

Communication

  • Excellent communication skills, oral and written, as well as listening skills.

  • Worked with management to understand project needs and maintain relationships with sub-consultants and clients on 60% of projects.

  • Fostered internal communication by sharing information and encouraging dialogue within project teams and across the organization. Identified and resolved conflicts between team members and stakeholders to ensure a successful project delivery.

  • Communicated with colleagues on workload status, schedule, and tasks to meet designated charge-ability goals.

Diverse Range of Projects

  • Parks/Trails/Natural Areas

  • Urban/Civic spaces

  • Environmental Restoration

  • Healing & Therapeutic Designs

  • Educational/Civic Facilities

  • Historical Restaurants

  • Amusement & Theme Parks

  • Resort Hotels

  • Housing

  • Golf Course

Contact

If you are interested in learning more about my work, discussing a potential project, or have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me using the following information:

Email: dsollom@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you and the opportunity to collaborate on your next project.

Coal Ovens in Carbondale, Colorado