Zachary Swanson

11161 33rd Circle NE St. Michael, MN 55376

763.742.7198 Zachary.Swanson@ndsu.edu

OBJECTIVE: To learn firsthand through an internship and explore what it

means to be
a part of a design team, by contributing ideas to better the future of
the firm.

EDUCATION:
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
○ Studied Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Business, Art, and Graphic
Design.
○ Participated in volunteer work through the Landscape Architecture
program.
○ Anticipating BLA in Landscape Architecture, and B.S. in Environmental
Design.

Maple Grove Senior High, Maple Grove, MN

○ Volunteered regularly at the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul.
○ Studied Architecture, Art, Physics, History, English, Chemistry and Design.
○ Voted ‘Student of the Trimester’ in my senior year as an Architecture
student.
○ Attended a design fair for Architects and Landscape Architects twice.

EXPERIENCE:
Pro Landscapers LLC
○ Grading, hydro-seeding, trees, shrubs, patio pavers, retaining walls, edging,
and sod.
○ Worked as a landscape laborer as well as met with client to discuss design
plans.

Daytona Country Club, Dayton, MN

○ Developed a relationship with the customers as well as the employees.
○ Responsible for handling every transaction and closing.

Eagle Lake Golf Course, Plymouth, MN

○ Participated in teaching kids lessons through the First Tee Program.
○ Accountable for all pro-house needs including tee times and lesson plans.

SKILLS:
○ Programs such as: CAD, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
 ○ Rendering by hand with watercolor, marker, pencil, or computer rendering.
○ Presentation skills, human relations, public speaking

REFERENCES:
○ Jon Hager- Owner of Pro Landscapers.701. 261.1147
○ Kathleen Pepple- Assistant Professor. 701.231.8121.
Kathleen.Pepple@ndsu.edu
○ Mark Lindquist- Assistant Professor. 701.231. 5145.
Mark.Lindquist@ndsu.edu

11161 33rd Circle NE St. Michael, MN 55376

763.742.7198 Zachary.Swanson@ndsu.edu