charlotte.zaininger@gmail.com
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EXPERIENCE
JUNIOR DESIGNER
TODD HAIMAN LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Practice focused on high-end landscape design in Manhattan, NY
2021-2023
- Designed sustainable outdoor spaces with native plant selections, an informed sense of place, and imaginative solutions to clients’ needs
- Managed a team of contracted professionals including architects, engineers, horticulturists, arborists, irrigation and lighting specialists
- Produced detailed renderings and construction documents for schematic designs
PROJECT MANAGER
OPIARY
Boutique design studio specializing in handmade biophilic furniture
2019-2021
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Partnered with head designer to create design-build landscape architecture concepts for commercial and residential clients
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Oversaw project budgeting, management, and installation
- Designed and deployed media campaigns including website, newsletters, publications, and social media
SALES ASSOCIATE
VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEMS
Startup enhancing urban street design through distributed sensor networks
2018-2019
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Created sales presentations for senior management and drafted RFP bids
- Researched smart parking competition and potential markets in an entrepreneurial environment
- Delivered data-driven analysis of network performance for existing clients
EDUCATION
MLA
THE BARTLETT, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
2023-2025
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Advanced technical and professional skills for a career in
landscape architecture
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Developing innovative design research skills, interdisciplinary
knowledge, and critical thinking to address environmental, urban, and
social challenges
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Applying climate-focused design principles to address issues like
biodiversity loss and ecological crisis
BA URBAN SYSTEMS GEOGRAPHY (HONS)
MCGILL UNIVERSITY
2014-2018
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Applied urban planning principles and GIS for spatial analysis
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Explored interconnected social, economic, and environmental aspects of urban environments
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Developed strong research and communication skills through projects on urban development trends