experience
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
Independent practice
California, Florida & Texas: 9|2011 - 6|2024
 I JUST ATE ALL OF YOUR EUPHORBIASAnd they all were just simply YUMZSH. |
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 THAT FOUNTAIN LOOKS GOOD ENOUGH TO TAKE A DIP IN...Just NO diving. And NO topless sunbathing either. This is NOT France. |
 OH HI. WE'RE YOUR PLANTS. THANKS FOR SPECIFYING US! YOUR INSTALLATION CREW NO-SHOWEDSo. Hope you brought a shovel. |
GREEN ROOF
PRODUCT MANAGER
ICS Group, Inc
Torrance, California: 10|2008 - 8|2011
 WORE MY HELMET TODAYSo can we slide down it now, or nah? ASKING FOR A FRIEND. |
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 Green roof mockups are just like fashionOne day you they're in. The next day, they're out. I'm sorry, Patrick, but you are out. |
 HEYYY!!! BIG PRESENTATION I SEE!Lookin' sharp up there, dog. So... What's the subject? How the BAGGY LOOK is coming back? |
GARDEN DESIGNER + NURSERY ASSOCIATE
Ricardo's Nursery
Garden of Eva LDG
Ketti Kupper A+D
Hollywood, California: 9|2000 - 10|2008
 If I were a flower, what would I be?That's easy! I'd be an OPIUM POPPY. Cuz then I'd be DOPE. |
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 "WHAT IN THIS PHOTO IS BIG, PURPLE & PENDULOUS?"You asked, with that smug grin. "THE WISTERIA," we replied, with our icy glare. And you left it at that. |
 HIS INVOICE FOR THE GARDEN DESIGN WORK, THAT WAS REASONABLE.It was the bill we got later for Pop-up Pantomime Performance, Onsite" that we had to question. |
PATRICK JOHN O'CONNOR
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Innovative, solutions-driven landscape designer with 15+ years of experience in design and design-build, specializing in sustainable, visually compelling outdoor environments. Expert in conceptual design, CAD drafting, 3D visualization, and graphic communication, with a proven record of repeat clients, expanded scopes, and successful delivery across residential, commercial, and civic projects. Provided design, horticultural, and technical leadership on large-scale green roof projects throughout Latin America.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Landscape Designer | March 2012 – Present
California, Florida & Texas
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Designed luxury residential, mixed-use, commercial and civic landscapes, collaborating with developers, architects, contractors, and nurseries
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Produced immersive 3D visualizations (SketchUp) that accelerated approvals and increased project scope
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Delivered sustainable, buildable solutions, balancing design intent, budget, and constructability
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Integrated CAD workflows with hand illustration to create clear, compelling construction documents
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Served as design consultant for the Long Beach Lawn to Garden program, contributing to an average 15% annual reduction in household water use
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Green Roof Manager | ICS Group, Inc. representing Carlisle SynTec Latin America Torrance, CA
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Pioneered green roof design and installation practices across Latin America, increasing regional sales by 20%
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Provided technical and design oversight for large-scale projects, including 750,000 ft² at Estadio Akron (Mexico) and 35,000 ft² at Kalia Living (Costa Rica)
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Delivered workshops and trade-show presentations in Spanish and Portuguese for architects and LEED-accredited professionals
Nursery Associate & Garden Designer | Garden-of-Eva Landscape Design Group Los Angeles
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Developed hands-on expertise in horticulture, planting design, and construction through nursery wholesaling and farmer’s market sales
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Advanced from sales to installation, site supervision, irrigation, and lighting design
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Served as on-site consultant, driving new business and launching independent design practice
EDUCATION
Landscape Architecture Certification Program— UCLA Extension
Bachelor of Arts, Theater— Bard College
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Design & Technical
Landscape Design & Documentation | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Adobe Creative Suite
Hand Illustration | Visual Presentation | Construction & Project Management
Specializations
Sustainable & Green Roof Design | Horticulture & Planting Design | Client Relations & Business Development
Languages
Spanish (Intermediate) | Portuguese (Conversational)