March 1st, 2015

Jonathan Matthews, LI11607 Pellicano Apartment # 1923El Paso, Texas 79936

Ms. Deborah Hradek, RLA, CNU-A, LIEl Paso Office DirectorSites Southwest4110 Rio Bravo, Suite 217El Paso, Texas 79902

Dear Ms. Hradek,

I am writing to introduce myself in an effort to explore any potential employment or internship arrangements, as well as to thank you for your contributions to the local landscape architect community.

My past experience includes two internships for landscape architecture firms, one with The Land Design Group in Bryan, Texas, and the other for Urban Oasis working under Todd Jones. I have also worked for a year and a half at Desert Elements verifying existing conditions in the field, drafting planting plans, and assisting in irrigation design. Currently, I work at Wright and Dalbin Architects, under Chia-Ling Hsu, a registered landscape architect, and Fred Dalbin, a licensed architect, and my IDP mentor at this time. With W&D I have worked in the development and preparation of numerous site plans, and design of planting plans for architectural projects that the firm has undertaken. In addition to this experience, I have also passed all L.A.R.E. exams and am a licensed irrigator in the state of Texas.

On my way through the landscape architect licensing process, I realize that there is no better firm in El Paso than Sites Southwest that can deepen my knowledge of this business. My professional goals, beyond licensure, include rigorous proficiency in irrigation, the local plant palette, construction document production, project planning and administration, all abilities I have, and strengths that Sites Southwest's robust team are renown for.

I would be honored to work side by side with the members of your team. Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to meeting with you in person to discuss potential opportunities.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Matthews

jonathan matthews

11607 Pellicano Apartment # 1923 • El Paso, Texas • 79936 CELL 915-996-4715 • E-MAIL jonathanxmatthews@gmail.com_____________________________________________________________________________

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University College Station, Texas Bachelor of Arts in Landscape ArchitectureConsistently received the highest grade in the class for studio projects.

Graduated in 2006

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, Kentucky

Master of Divinity in Theological Studies (45 hours of 100 completed) 2008-2010 ______________________________________________________________________________

QUALIFICATIONS Passed LARE Section 1 Exam (Project and Construction Management)

Passed LARE Section 2 Exam (Inventory and Analysis)Passed LARE Section 3 Exam (Design)

Passed LARE Section 4 Exam (Grading, Drainage, Construction Documentation)

As per TBAE requirements, 6 months accomplished; 18 months remaining to-ward becoming a licensed landscape architect in the State of Texas.

Licensed Irrigator in the State of Texas (License # LI0021419)

CNU-A Exam completed; results not yet available. ______________________________________________________________________________

ORGANIZATIONS West Texas Irrigation Association - Professional Membership

SKILLS Listening AutoCAD-Proficient Learning Quickly REVIT-Beginner Building Rapport With Clients and Coworkers Photoshop Administration and Staff Management Hand Drawing Marketing Graphic Design Business Development Microsoft Office Conflict Resolution

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EXPERIENCE

Wright & Dalbin Architects (October 2014-Present) El Paso, TexasSupervisors: Geoffrey Wright and Frederic Dalbin. 915-533-3777. I assist in the production of schematic design, design development and construction documents for a variety of site planning, landscape and irriga-tion projects. Projects on which I have worked include the following:

• Produced irrigation record drawings for Rancho Los Amigo’s polo field.• Schematic landscape and irrigation design of Western New Mexico Uni-

versity’s main entrance.• Site planning of the Tays Multi-family Housing Project for HACEP. • Planning of a 120 acre mixed-use development for Winton Homes.• Developed an El Paso plant list with over 30 searchable categories.• Developed a landscape and irrigation template file for REVIT.• Researched glass-laminated onyx for use in El Paso’s Bassett Tower.

Desert Elements (May 2014-October 2014 / 2011-2012) El Paso, TexasSupervisor: Jennifer Barr. 575-589-9100.I produced landscape and irrigation plans for a variety of city and com-mercial projects. This involved site analysis, landscape code review, de-veloping an overall design concept, selecting the plant palette, placing plants and other landscape features, irrigation code review, designing the irrigation system and producing construction documents. I also worked on a master plan for Ardovino’s Desert Crossing’s roughly 9 acres, with the goal of further establishing it as a hub for entertainment, dining, lodging and special events.

North Loop Christian Academy (2011-Present)El Camino Church (2011-Present) El Paso, TexasFour years ago I stepped in to lead a private school and a church that were both in critical condition. Through honest assessment, a strategic plan and a lot of work, both organizations are now healthy and on a posi-tive trajectory.

Central Baptist Church (2006-2008) Bryan, TexasAs an Associate Minister, I helped to oversee the church’s University De-partment, which included teaching, training student leaders, planning events and mentoring students.

The Land Design Group (2005) Bryan, TexasSupervisor: Alan King. 979-846-2775.I had the privilege of working under Landscape Architect and sculptor Lar-ry Schueckler, who designed the landscape of an HGTV Dream Home and has had his sculpture featured on Texas A&M’s campus. I assisted him on a variety of highly creative and detailed residential projects, including the home of former A&M football coach, Dennis Franchione.

Urban Oasis (2005) El Paso, Texas Supervisor: Todd Jones. 915-533-3777. I assisted with site analysis, preparation and editing of landscape plans for city, parks and commercial projects.

11607 Pellicano Apt # 2112 • El Paso, Texas • 79936 • CELL 915-996-4715 • EMAIL jonathanxmatthews@gmail.com