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Fiona N.

Landscape Architect | Software Developer | Virtual Assistant

Nairobi, Kenya

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9,808 / 122,109

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About

As a dedicated and innovative Landscape Architect with over four years of experience, I specialize in climate-responsive design and sustainable landscape architecture. I have successfully led diverse projects from conceptualization to execution, demonstrating proficiency in site/master planning, construction detailing, and CAD modeling and rendering.

Experience

Landscape architect Peony Landscaping Services · Freelance Feb 2020 – Present 6 yrs Kenya

Education

Politecnico Di Milano Master Design for Development, Architecture, Urban Planning and Heritage in the Global South, Development studies, Architecture, Urban Planning and Heritage 2024 – 2026 Project Management, Development studies, Development Tools and Theory, Architecture, Urban Planning, Heritage, Earth Architecture, GIS
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Second Class Honors Upper 2015 – 2019 Activities and Societies: Landscape Architecture Student Association Landscape design, Environmental & Regional Planning, Ecology, Sustainable Development, Landscape engineering, Architectural communication, Digital Representation in Landscape Architecture

Other experience

Landscape Architecture Attachee | LanCad Landscapes, Nairobi & Archlight Design Systems LTD, Mombasa | September 2018 – November 2018 & June 2017 – August 2017 • Prepared comprehensive landscape plans, planting plans, and 3D renders for client presentations.
• Drafted detailed landscape construction details and tender documents, including Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
• Conducted site visits for analysis, inspection, and supervision of construction works.
Accounts Clerk | Omega Opticians Limited, Nairobi | April 2023 – January 2025 • Managed supplier relations and accounts for 30 branches, contributing to improved operational efficiency.
• Processed, verified, and reconciled supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy in payments and financial records.
• Digitized financial records and streamlined bank reconciliations, and generated end-month financial reports using QuickBooks.
Chairperson of IFLA Link Working Group | International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) June 2021 – September 2024 • Led and coordinated a remote, international team for three years, orchestrating monthly social media campaigns to enhance global engagement for IFLA.
• Managed IFLA’s presence across key social media platforms: LinkedIn, ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒, Facebook, and Instagram, significantly boosting digital outreach.
• Directed the compilation, copywriting, generation, and sharing of information through IFLA’s various communication media.
Architecture Intern | Kenya Urban Support Program, State Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mwatate Municipality | September 2020 – July 2023 • Contributed to the successful implementation of two Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP) projects and two municipal development initiatives, including the upgrading of Mwatate Modern Market.
• Prepared comprehensive sketch, scheme design, and construction drawings for diverse urban development projects.
• Conducted site visits for detailed site analysis, feasibility studies, and comprehensive reports, ensuring project viability and contextual sensitivity.
• Presented proposed design projects to the municipal board and community, effectively communicating vision and technical details.
• Actively participated in the Municipal Development Control Committee