CHRISTOPHER HENRY

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my name is christopher henry and i am a recent graduate with a master degree in landscape architecture from the state university of new york college of environmental science and forestry. i believe that no one understands the depth and rigor of a design until you physically build one with your own two hands. i have been fortunate in my life to appreciate the work that goes into implementing a concept in the real world. these experiences have made me a better designer. i look forward to any and all contact. this website functions as my web portfolio and links to my blog where i touch upon interesting topics in regards to landscape architecture and my development as a designer. thank you for stopping by.best regards,chris
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education
professional associations
skills
teaching experience
volunteer work
work experience

education

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY, ----------------------------------------August 2008- May 2011Master of Landscape Architecture- Community Design and PlanningEast Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania---------------------------------------------------- August 2003-May 2007Bachelor of Arts- PsychologyMinor in Business Management George Washington University, Washington, D.C. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------July 2009Summer Seminar International Policy

professional associations No Frame

professional associations

Student Member of the American Society of Landscape ArchitectsStudent Member of the American Planning AssociationPsi Chi Honor SocietyDelta Chi Fraternity

skills

*adobe creative suiteadvertising *autocad*google sketchUphand drawing/draftinghand renderinghtml*kerkytheamarketing researchoperations managementstormwater calculationsweb based research2 years of french2 years of spanish*preferred

teaching experience No Frame

teaching experience

Teaching AssistantThe State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry 2009-2011InstructorAutoCAD Seminar The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry Fall 2010 & Spring 2011

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volunteer work

Special Olympics, Staff MemberLittle League Baseball CoachTunkhannock Baseball Association Grounds Crew MemberFundraising for the Jimmy V FoundationSelf Defense Instructor East Stroudsburg University Martial Arts Club

work experience

Hole 4 at the Binghamton Country Club.jpg
Lazy River .jpg
Circlular stone I priced and quoted.jpg
Front view of an eye shaped stone.jpg
Me Using a Diamond Tipped Circular Saw to cut bluestone.jpg
Rockfacing a bluestone tread.jpg

work experience

Horlacher & Sherwood Inc., Tunkhannock, PASales/Marketing/Purchaser, --------------------------------------------------------------------------September 2011 -Present•Providing customer service to new and existing customers•Created a purchase order system so there would not be duplicate orders as well as providing key information when tracking sales, and minimize on hand inventory.•Utilize Microsoft Access to research sales history to target inventory levels as well as analyze sales trends to better predict the changing local market.Thomas J. McLane and Associates Inc., Scranton, PA (Temporary Employment)Designer/Graphic Specialist -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------October 2011•Designed, and illustrated a planting plan and section elevations by utilizing AutoCad, Illustrator, and Photoshop.•Generated a cost estimation for the client for fill, grass seed, and plant material.•Interpreted field notes for a community recreational trail to format the the information for a public presentation.Northstar Stone, Meshoppen, PAProject Manager/Stone Specialist, --------------------------------------------------------------January 2008 - August 2008 • National sales representative for Pennsylvania Bluestone• Analyzed landscape plans and project materials to determine quote calculations and submittals • Arranged pick-up, delivery, and lead times for retail customers • Generated price lists for competing wholesale competitors and new retail customers• Conducted inventory management procedures to eliminate waste and improve product availability• Implemented quality control measures using product inspection to increase customer satisfaction • Implemented standardization measures and paper work to improve in-house communication • Equipment operator to assist with loading/unloading of materials Northstar Stone, Meshoppen, PAAdvertising and Marketing Director for Northstar Stone,-----------------------------------January 2008 - August 2008 • Researched and formulated a budget through outsourced advertising media • Allocated company funds towards web-based advertisingBinghamton Country Club, Binghamton, NYHuman Resource Coordinator, ----------------------------------------------------------------June 2006 - November - 2007• Liaison between employees and management to facilitate job satisfaction• Conducted interviews with grounds employees to improve company relations• Initiated human resource programs including crew outings and club events for employees Binghamton Country Club, Binghamton, NYGreens Keeper,-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------June 2005 - August 2010 • Assisted in the planning and implementation of golf course flower-bed and existing landscape repair• Maintained lawn care and landscaping daily regimen • Responsible for daily equipment maintenance and repair

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capstone
community designs
hand renderings and sketches
residential design
technical drawings

capstone

community designs

hand renderings and sketches

Hand Renderings and Sketches

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residential design

residential designs

technical drawings

Construction documentation Grading Plan.jpg
Design Layout Assignment.jpg
Planting Plan Construction Documents.jpg
Planting Plan Construction Documents.jpg
Comprehensive Design Plan.jpg
Curvilinear Layout Plan.jpg
Tree Detail.jpg
SUNY ESF Section.jpg
Work from McLane and Associate

technical drawings

Construction documentation Grading Plan.jpg
Design Layout Assignment.jpg
Planting Plan Construction Documents.jpg
Planting Plan Construction Documents.jpg
Comprehensive Design Plan.jpg
Curvilinear Layout Plan.jpg
Tree Detail.jpg
SUNY ESF Section.jpg
Work from McLane and Associate

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John Adams, had it absolutely correct when he said, "The longer I live, the more I read, the more patiently I consider, and the more anxiously I inquire, the less I seem to know. My education at the State University of New York's College of Environmental Science and Forestry was my first step into finding how little I know of landscape architecture. I cut, scribbled, glued, rendered, and clicked my way into becoming a designer. I graduated on May 15, 2011 with high marks. However, My truest education on my profession, and life will take place beyond those hallowed halls.This blog is a pursuit in cataloguing my formation as a designer, and overall contributor to this society. It has long been in my heart to serve the common good, not out of personal gain, but rather a sense of duty. Though duty does not fill my pockets with riches at the moment; it is my desire to dig as deeply as I can into the worlds of landscape architecture and planning. Some posts may seem to veer off the beaten path; however those who are familiar with the profession know that the depth and breadth of Landscape Architecture is limitless. The final goal is to write, draw, and discuss my way through these days that are mine to find out, how little of life I actually know. It is my hope you come along on the adventure and find out how accurate President Adams was.Best Regards,Chris

something out of

something out of a video game

Sifting through my seemingly endless amounts of Twitter feeds I came across a link from the Architecture Report that piqued my interest (http://thearchitecturereport.com/the-clockwork-city). The Clockwork City utilizes circular planes that rotate portions of the city that moves locations that at one moment the furthest point from the daily commuter to the closest point. They say after a 10 minute waiting period for the portion of the city you need to rotate will create a maximum walking time of 8 minutes to your desired destination. The video from the link reminded me of the cities designed in the Final Fantasy games that I played in my youth. I am not sure if this was created by a designer who was a gamer, but the first thing I found when Googling "Clockwork City" was a wiki page for the Elder Scrolls: Tribunal video game. Coincidence or not the idea, although impractical in many cases, dances with the imagination.A few criticisms from Digitalurban.org (a few links down from the Elder Scrolls Google Link http://www.digitalurban.org/2011/07/clockwork-city.html) is that the energy and transportation of goods and services would make the creation of such a city impractical. Necessity is the father/mother of invention and these problems can be addressed through technological innovations. One criticism was restocking supermarkets and delivering heavy materials to constructions sites. It would be difficult in the pedestrian Clockwork City to effectively bring these materials to their customers, most of the time these materials require trucks to transport them to their end destination, to be off loaded by heavy machinery. The History Channel provides a solution yet again when the recently ran a show that explored advancements in neurosciences. Neuroscientists are developing technologies that can create movement in a paraplegic through the use of a computer. This is just the first step in the creation of exoskeletons that can make a paraplegic walk, or enable super human strength. The exoskeleton mentioned on the History Channel fixes the delivery problem. Another criticism was fire departments and emergency personnel getting help to people who need it. First, ambulances mainly respond to car accidents, and without cars in the city their demand is reduced. Nonetheless emergency personnel would get to people in need, safer and faster than our current methods. Plus the placement of medical and fire services addresses that criticism. Though my solutions sound like something out of science fiction, the essence of imagination is the broadening of the mind to frontiers that push humanity to better ways of living.Think of the ever-changing landscape and skyline of a Clockwork City. The very concept inspires realistic innovations with our current technology. I cannot help but think of a green house with a rotating floor enabling a regulation of sun exposure for plants. Picture a park where people sit while the landscape rotates around them providing new views every 10 minutes. This can be done at a smaller scale in one of our current cities. The advertising writes itself, can you say "Clockwork Park?" I know it is difficult for us to push our imaginations to these frontiers when the space program is marginalized, and practicality is the solution to economic strife. I would like to challenge industry leaders to remember that imagination is the most valuable commodity when trying climb out of a recession.Best Regards,Chris Henry

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