RRYYAANN WWAAGGGGOONNEERR,, LLEEEEDD AAPP GRADUATE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, PROJECT MANAGER & DESIGNER MISSION STATEMENT As a graduate from Michigan State University with honors, I have begun my career with clear goals and aspirations in mind. These ambitions include creating innovative, artistic, inventive and thoughtful spaces and places for people to enjoy. This involves a dedication to the design process to understand challenges presented through users’ needs and expected products. Sustainability, stewardship of land, and compassionate design may blend with project criteria to produce unique and unexpected outcomes. With an open mind and a relentless passion for the work, I attempt to blend billable skills, a positive attitude, rigorous efficiency, and team enthusiasm to create places that speak both to the landscapes and to the people. EDUCATION MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, BACHELOR’S OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MAY, 2008 Graduated Cum Laude – 166 credits with 3.63 G.P.A. Related course work: arboriculture, biological science, business ethics, business management, computer science and engineering, crop

and soil science, ecology, ethics, forestry, geography, geology, horticulture, marketing and sales, philosophy, and zoology.

WORK HISTORY

STEVE MARTINO & ASSOCIATES – Project Manager & Designer 2011 – 2012 GOODMAN’S LANDSCAPE – Project Manager, Landscape Sales & Design Manager 2011 – 2012 EXTERIORS BY CHAD ROBERT – Project Manager & Designer 2009 – 2011 BURT, HILL – Graduate Landscape Architect 2008 – 2009

DR. JOANNA WESTPHAL – Landscape Architecture T.A. 2007 – 2008 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – Landscape Designer - Clarence E. Lewis Arboretum 2006 – 2007 SKILLS CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGER AND DESIGNER FINDING NEW SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS

Worked closely with clients to decipher needs and determine needs not yet recognized by client Worked with senior designers to find new ways to efficiently combine traditional rendering methods with

new technology and create presentation quality graphics ahead of schedule Day to day creation of solutions to solve problems created in a rapidly built environment Strong leadership skills that help delegate tasks and take on primary responsibilities

ARTIST Ability to express emotion and convey message in design through many mediums, including pen, pencil,

charcoal, pastels, photography, watercolor and several computer graphics medium Extensive hand sketch training through schooling and European travels Educated on the methodology and history of visual and graphic arts

HIGHLY ORGANIZED Helped manage workflow and organize drawing packages for over forty design and construction

document submittals Managed softscape, hardscape, drainage, site furnishings, railings, fences, gates, signage, planter and

other schedules for multiple construction phase document submittals Formulated and organized all detail standard templates for the commercial Site International Studio and

created new design details as needed in the residential environment Prioritized, resourceful, task oriented and motivated with an attention to detail to consistently obtain high

quality – always through an organized approach COMPUTER SKILLS

Adobe CS Suite; Photoshop, Illustrator, Elements, Kuhler, InDesign, and Acrobat Professional AutoCAD – 12 years experience 3D Modeling – Autodesk 3DS Max & Google SketchUp with Podium – modeling, texturing, lighting, etc. Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook

CLEAR AND CONCISE COMMUNICATION Hosted several international webinars, weekly chats and forums on Land8Lounge Meetings with clients for initial design ideas, plant palettes, redesigns, and final designs for installation Educational and professional presentations through community meetings, critiques, and video conferencing Ability to listen and respond to develop strong working relationships

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PPRROOJJEECCTT EEXXPPEERRIIEENNCCEE ESTATE DEVLOPMENT PRIVATE ESTATES (14 PROPERTIES) ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, & THE BAHAMAS Multi-million dollar estates located in Paradise Valley, Santa Barbara, and the Bahamas. Sites featured in many publications including Home & Garden magazine. Commercial properties include the San Roque High School, next to the historical Santa Barbara Mission.

Worked closely with internationally renowned architect Marc Appleton to blend site and structure Developed historically accurate landscapes to comply to Santa Barbara’s Historical Commission’s approval Personal choice and placement of thousands of plant specimens on-site

VALLEY VISTA RESIDENCE PRIVATE ESTATE PARADISE VALLEY, AZ 103,000 square foot residence located in Paradise Valley with a backdrop of Camelback Mountain. Featured on My Fox Phoenix for its unique features including in-ground trampolines, a Moroccan wine lounge, outdoor master bathroom, outdoor kitchen and bbq, rain shower, pig pen, vegetable garden, tennis court, pool and custom built hot tub.

Met with client, supervisor, property manager, irrigation designer, irrigation specialists, arborists, etc. to ensure design considerations maintained integrity while still meeting actual needs of site

Contract administration of hardscape and softscape warranties Redesign of irrigation schedule and performance to meet plant needs on-site Developed a positive long term relationship with the client and site supervisor

ABU DHABI AL MAFRAQ HOSPITAL BUMRUNGRAD INTERNATIONAL DUBAI, UAE Built in multiple phases; Phase I is currently under development and consists of a 690-bed complex, including specialty programs such as a women’s and children’s clinic, trauma, outpatient center and education. Subsequent phases will include additional specialties, inpatient beds, and a mosque. The plan includes a residential neighborhood for physicians and their families with all amenities, including a school.

Involved in many aspects in the front-end design of this project and assisted with overall master plan Developed circulation patterns to understand flow of emergency, outpatient, inpatient, and royal arrivals Assisted with design development of xeriscape softscape plan inspired by Roburto Burle Marx Produced site sections to better understand and graphically communicate overall design Assisted in overall and plan enlargements of grading

MOTORCITY F1-X THEME PARK UNION PROPERTIES DUBAI, UAE The 295,000 square meter F1-X Theme Park includes a futuristic, interactive museum and library; a demonstration racetrack and driving school where visitors can test their driving skills; and automotive showcase; games and simulators; an IMAX theater and stunt show; a multitude of roller coaster rides; and retail and dining outlets set amongst greenery and fountains.

Assisted in all elements and aspects of the project in the construction documentation phase Daily completed tasks to enhance construction development, including grading, hardscape, softscape,

schedules, setting out and fire route setting out, details and enlargements, and the redesign of a go-kart race course

Instrumental in the coordination and communication across several disciplines to ensure project deliverance of a complete and high quality product submission

TATWEER TOWERS MIZIN DUBAILAND, DUBAI, UAE Tatweer Towers, upon completion will be the tallest twin towers in the world with the construction of two high-rise towers that will be used for a five-star hotel and commercial offices. The total built-up area will surpass 900,000 square meters. The residential and commercial towers are separated by 12 lanes of highway traffic, with a sky bridge linking the two buildings.

Involved in many aspects in the front-end design and had a role in all site designs Involved and completed the overall hardscape and softscape plans for four levels Worked with a senior designer to design the plans for two pool and tennis decks, meditation garden,

wellness terrace, water fountain entry, and children’s discovery garden Created details for reflecting pools, green arbors, sculptural walls, all children’s play structures, sand pits,

amphitheatres, perimeter fencing, shade structures, pools, lap pools, hot tubs, kiddy pools, tennis courts, bike racks, multiple water fountains, living plant wall, and infinity pools

Personal Interests

Green Hippo Hut – Website Founder, Designer & Manager 2010 – Present Land8Lounge – Forum Moderator for Places & Spaces and Sustainability & Design 2008 – Present

Hosted international webinars including: Digital Drawing for Landscape Architecture with Bradley Cantrell Hand Graphics with Brian Lin SketchUp Basics and Sandbox Tools with Daniel Tal

ASLA Professional Practice Network: Sustainable Design and Development 2009 734.756.8929 9680 W. Northern Ave. Unit 1115 Peoria, AZ 85345 ryan.a.waggoner@gmail.com CELL PHONE ADDRESS E-MAIL