Resume
Keely Nelson-Rivers | ------------ |------------
EDUCATION
School of the Art institute of Chicago | Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting 2013-2015
Green River Community College| Associates degree 2009-2011
WORK EXPERIENCE
Camden Gardens | Seattle, WA
Landscape designer and lead supervisor: January 2017- Present
-Visit existing and new communities on a regular basis to check color appearance and application including travel to all divisions
-Review and approve all materials specified
-Meet with landscape vendors in each division and coordinate on budgets, design, and scale
-Coordinate materials and colors with exterior materials
-Provide inspiration and specific direction to landscape architects and vendors
-Develop design details
-Prepare designs, sketches, diagrams, drawings, and working drawings
Camden Gardens | Seattle, WA
Holiday design and Production: 2016-2017
-Produced holiday displays for hotels, stores, and major office centers throughout the Seattle area
- Designed custom displays, wreaths, trees, and lighting for commercial and residential clients
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL
Children's Workshops assistant Instructor: June 2013-December 2015
Created and implemented inventive art and design curriculum rooted in real-world experiences at the Art Institute of Chicago museum, programming was dedicated to students aged 5-17
-Prepared, researched, and executed hands-on studio projects by utilizing local historic, art, architectural, and cultural resources
-Acted as liaison with parents and provided customer service
United Parcel Service | Seattle, WA
Package Handler: 2006-2012
-Load and unload packages to and from trailers and 747jets
-Move and store materials and products
-Pack and seal products and materials
-Manage cycle counting and inventory control procedures
INTERESTS
-Creative making and writing; for personal and professional reasons.
Keely Nelson-Rivers | ------------ |------------
EDUCATION
School of the Art institute of Chicago | Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting 2013-2015
Green River Community College| Associates degree 2009-2011
WORK EXPERIENCE
Camden Gardens | Seattle, WA
Landscape designer and lead supervisor: January 2017- Present
-Visit existing and new communities on a regular basis to check color appearance and application including travel to all divisions
-Review and approve all materials specified
-Meet with landscape vendors in each division and coordinate on budgets, design, and scale
-Coordinate materials and colors with exterior materials
-Provide inspiration and specific direction to landscape architects and vendors
-Develop design details
-Prepare designs, sketches, diagrams, drawings, and working drawings
Camden Gardens | Seattle, WA
Holiday design and Production: 2016-2017
-Produced holiday displays for hotels, stores, and major office centers throughout the Seattle area
- Designed custom displays, wreaths, trees, and lighting for commercial and residential clients
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL
Children's Workshops assistant Instructor: June 2013-December 2015
Created and implemented inventive art and design curriculum rooted in real-world experiences at the Art Institute of Chicago museum, programming was dedicated to students aged 5-17
-Prepared, researched, and executed hands-on studio projects by utilizing local historic, art, architectural, and cultural resources
-Acted as liaison with parents and provided customer service
United Parcel Service | Seattle, WA
Package Handler: 2006-2012
-Load and unload packages to and from trailers and 747jets
-Move and store materials and products
-Pack and seal products and materials
-Manage cycle counting and inventory control procedures
INTERESTS
-Creative making and writing; for personal and professional reasons.