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LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

Independent practice

California, Florida & Texas:  9|2011 - 6|2024

I JUST ATE ALL OF YOUR EUPHORBIAS

I JUST ATE ALL OF YOUR EUPHORBIAS

And they all were just simply YUMZSH.

THAT FOUNTAIN LOOKS GOOD ENOUGH TO TAKE A DIP IN...

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-SHOWED

OH HI. WE'RE YOUR PLANTS. THANKS FOR SPECIFYING US! YOUR INSTALLATION CREW NO-SHOWED

So. Hope you brought a shovel.

GREEN ROOF
PRODUCT MANAGER

ICS Group, Inc

Torrance, California: 10|2008 - 8|2011

WORE MY HELMET TODAY

WORE MY HELMET TODAY

So can we slide down it now, or nah? ASKING FOR A FRIEND.

Green roof mockups are just like fashion

Green roof mockups are just like fashion

One day you they're in. The next day, they're out. I'm sorry, Patrick, but you are out.

HEYYY!!! BIG PRESENTATION I SEE!

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?

If I were a flower, what would I be?

That's easy! I'd be an OPIUM POPPY. Cuz then I'd be DOPE.

"WHAT IN THIS PHOTO IS BIG, PURPLE & PENDULOUS?"

"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.

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

  • Designed luxury residential, mixed-use, commercial and civic landscapes, collaborating with developers, architects, contractors, and nurseries

  • Produced immersive 3D visualizations (SketchUp) that accelerated approvals and increased project scope

  • Delivered sustainable, buildable solutions, balancing design intent, budget, and constructability

  • Integrated CAD workflows with hand illustration to create clear, compelling construction documents

  • 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

  • Pioneered green roof design and installation practices across Latin America, increasing regional sales by 20%

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Developed hands-on expertise in horticulture, planting design, and construction through nursery wholesaling and farmer’s market sales

  • Advanced from sales to installation, site supervision, irrigation, and lighting design

  • 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)

© 2026 by PATRICK JOHN O'CONNOR. All rights reserved. All content is original, or duly licensed for use herein. Visual and editorial content, including animations, project imagery, and project graphic exhibits (i.e., architectural drawings, three-dimensional models, hand-renderings, plans & other works of design) are presented as original samples/specimens created by the author and presented herein as a means of demonstrating general technical skill, occupational experience, and the various forms, styles, and contexts in which these are applied in actual commissioned work.

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