March 1st, 2015

Jonathan Matthews, LI
11607 Pellicano Apartment # 1923
El Paso, Texas 79936
Ms. Deborah Hradek, RLA, CNU-A, LI
El Paso Office Director
Sites Southwest
4110 Rio Bravo, Suite 217
El Paso, Texas 79902
Dear Ms. Hradek,
I am writing to introduce myself in an effort to explore any potential employment
or internship arrangements, as well as to thank you for your contributions to the
local landscape architect community.
My past experience includes two internships for landscape architecture firms,
one with The Land Design Group in Bryan, Texas, and the other for Urban Oasis
working under Todd Jones. I have also worked for a year and a half at Desert
Elements verifying existing conditions in the field, drafting planting plans, and
assisting in irrigation design. Currently, I work at Wright and Dalbin Architects,
under Chia-Ling Hsu, a registered landscape architect, and Fred Dalbin, a
licensed architect, and my IDP mentor at this time. With W&D I have worked in
the development and preparation of numerous site plans, and design of planting
plans for architectural projects that the firm has undertaken. In addition to this
experience, I have also passed all L.A.R.E. exams and am a licensed irrigator in
the state of Texas.
On my way through the landscape architect licensing process, I realize that there
is no better firm in El Paso than Sites Southwest that can deepen my knowledge
of this business. My professional goals, beyond licensure, include rigorous
proficiency in irrigation, the local plant palette, construction document production,
project planning and administration, all abilities I have, and strengths that Sites
Southwest's robust team are renown for.
I would be honored to work side by side with the members of your team. Thank
you for your time and attention. I look forward to meeting with you in person to
discuss potential opportunities.

Sincerely,
Jonathan Matthews

jonathan matthews
11607 Pellicano Apartment # 1923 El Paso, Texas 79936
CELL 915-996-4715 E-MAIL jonathanxmatthews@gmail.com

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EDUCATION
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Landscape Architecture
Consistently received the highest grade in the class for studio projects.
Graduated in 2006
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, Kentucky
Master of Divinity in Theological Studies (45 hours of 100 completed)
2008-2010
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QUALIFICATIONS
Passed LARE Section 1 Exam (Project and Construction Management)
Passed LARE Section 2 Exam (Inventory and Analysis)
Passed LARE Section 3 Exam (Design)
Passed LARE Section 4 Exam (Grading, Drainage, Construction Documentation)
As per TBAE requirements, 6 months accomplished; 18 months remaining toward becoming a licensed landscape architect in the State of Texas.
Licensed Irrigator in the State of Texas (License # LI0021419)
CNU-A Exam completed; results not yet available.
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ORGANIZATIONS
West Texas Irrigation Association - Professional Membership

SKILLS
Listening
Learning Quickly
Building Rapport With Clients and Coworkers
Administration and Staff Management
Marketing
Business Development
Conflict Resolution

AutoCAD-Proficient
REVIT-Beginner
Photoshop
Hand Drawing
Graphic Design
Microsoft Office

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EXPERIENCE
Wright & Dalbin Architects (October 2014-Present)
El Paso, Texas
Supervisors: Geoffrey Wright and Frederic Dalbin. 915-533-3777.
I assist in the production of schematic design, design development and
construction documents for a variety of site planning, landscape and irrigation projects. Projects on which I have worked include the following:

Produced irrigation record drawings for Rancho Los Amigos polo field.
Schematic landscape and irrigation design of Western New Mexico Uni

versitys main entrance.

Site planning of the Tays Multi-family Housing Project for HACEP.
Planning of a 120 acre mixed-use development for Winton Homes.
Developed an El Paso plant list with over 30 searchable categories.
Developed a landscape and irrigation template file for REVIT.
Researched glass-laminated onyx for use in El Pasos Bassett Tower.

Desert Elements (May 2014-October 2014 / 2011-2012)

El Paso, Texas
Supervisor: Jennifer Barr. 575-589-9100.
I produced landscape and irrigation plans for a variety of city and commercial projects. This involved site analysis, landscape code review, developing an overall design concept, selecting the plant palette, placing
plants and other landscape features, irrigation code review, designing the
irrigation system and producing construction documents. I also worked on
a master plan for Ardovinos Desert Crossings roughly 9 acres, with the
goal of further establishing it as a hub for entertainment, dining, lodging
and special events.

North Loop Christian Academy (2011-Present)

El Camino Church (2011-Present)
El Paso, Texas
Four years ago I stepped in to lead a private school and a church that
were both in critical condition. Through honest assessment, a strategic
plan and a lot of work, both organizations are now healthy and on a positive trajectory.
Central Baptist Church (2006-2008)
Bryan, Texas
As an Associate Minister, I helped to oversee the churchs University Department, which included teaching, training student leaders, planning
events and mentoring students.
The Land Design Group (2005)
Bryan, Texas
Supervisor: Alan King. 979-846-2775.
I had the privilege of working under Landscape Architect and sculptor Larry Schueckler, who designed the landscape of an HGTV Dream Home and
has had his sculpture featured on Texas A&Ms campus. I assisted him on
a variety of highly creative and detailed residential projects, including the
home of former A&M football coach, Dennis Franchione.
Urban Oasis (2005)
El Paso, Texas
Supervisor: Todd Jones. 915-533-3777.
I assisted with site analysis, preparation and editing of landscape plans for
city, parks and commercial projects.

11607 Pellicano Apt # 2112 El Paso, Texas 79936 CELL 915-996-4715 EMAIL jonathanxmatthews@gmail.com