SUMMARY

Design-forward Senior Landscape Designer and Principal with 14+ years of experience leading the creative vision, spatial architecture, and construction execution for high-end residential estates. Proven expertise acting as the primary creative liaison for discerning homeowners, architects, and structural builders—translating complex lifestyle goals into elegant, living outdoor environments. Combines deep artistic talent in natural material selection (heavy timber, custom slate/obsidian, gabion masonry, and water hydrology) with high emotional intelligence, advanced CAD spatial layouts, and seamless design-to-build execution. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

Design Leadership & Client Liaison: High-End Estate Master Planning, Client Concept Presentations, High-Net-Worth Consultation, Architectural Collaboration, CAD Spatial Layouts.

Infrastructure & Mechanical Systems: Subsurface Drainage Hydrology, Utility Trenching, Outdoor Plumbing/Gas Lines, Mechanical Pump Systems, Electrical & Low-Voltage Power Routing.

Structural Carpentry & Steel: Heavy Timber Construction, Western Red Cedar Pavilions, Decks, Custom Cor-Ten Steel Planters & Retaining Systems, Media Walls, Built-In Seating.

Masonry, Flatwork & Water Features: Outdoor Kitchen Suites, Fire & Water Features, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Natural Stone, Ceramic/Concrete Pavers, Structural Retaining Walls.

Softscape & Environmental Systems: Bio-Tolerant Planting Schemes, Hillside Erosion Control, Groundcovers, Natural & Synthetic Turf Installation, Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting.

EXPERIENCE

Stonebrook Landscapes, Escondido, CA 

Principal Designer & Creative Lead (C-27 RME) 

March 2017 - PRESENT

Lead creative vision, spatial master planning, and design-build execution for luxury residential estates, specialized outdoor living environments, and high-end natural features.

Luxury Estate Design Vision & Client Experience: Lead end-to-end design for large-scale estate projects, serving as primary creative liaison for high-net-worth clients, architects, and builders from initial concept through CAD layout and final walkthrough.

Material & Structural Artistry (Carpentry & Steel): Design and execute custom heavy timber joinery, patio covers, decks, privacy screens, media walls, built-in seating, and bespoke Cor-Ten steel planters, retaining systems, and custom lighting fixtures.

Custom Masonry, Flatwork & Water Features: Craft high-end outdoor kitchen suites, fire features, architectural water features, structural retaining walls, cast-in-place concrete, natural stone, and precision ceramic/concrete paver flatwork.

Civil Infrastructure & Mechanical Integration: Oversee foundational site logistics, including complex subsurface drainage hydrology, utility gas/water line routing, mechanical pump systems, and low-voltage electrical distribution.

Softscape & Ecological Design: Integrate bio-appropriate plant palettes, hillside erosion control measures, low-voltage accent lighting, organic groundcovers, and high-durability natural and artificial turf systems.

Design-to-Build Oversight: Translate complex architectural concepts into code-compliant engineering realities, enforcing uncompromised craftsmanship across all sub-trades.

M&T Studios • San Diego, CA

Technical Production & Project Logistics Manager

March 2012 - March 2017

Managed complex physical staging, spatial layouts, vendor logistics, and high-visibility client environments.

Spatial Staging & Aesthetics: Designed and managed physical production layouts, balancing aesthetic presentation with functional flow for high-exposure media projects.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with creative directors, technical specialists, and external vendors to execute time-sensitive design concepts under strict quality standards.

EDUCATION

Architectural Studies & Environmental Design

Completed four years of advanced academic study in architectural principles and spatial layout.

Woodbury University School of Architecture & Design - San Diego

Core Focus: Mastered blueprint analysis, structural engineering basics, CAD drafting, and sustainable site systems.

LICENSES

California C-27 Landscape Contractor License | Responsible Managing Employee

Qualified technical lead accountable for C-27 trade operations, California building code compliance, irrigation backflow standards, site drainage physics, and job-site safety protocols.