GRACE NG

MATHEWS NIELSEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, NEW YORK, NY

Landscape Designer Intern                                                                                                                                  Sept 2013 - Jan 2014

• Rendered illustrative diagrams, plans and photographic perspective views for client presentationsIncorporated red-lines into AutoCad drawings and illustrative client presentations

• Created a new diagram template to showcase planting design concept

 

THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE: OLMSTED CENTER FOR LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION, BOSTON, MA

Landscape Architecture Education Program Leader                                                                                     June 2013 - Aug 2013

• Lead 3 students in a educational summer design studio focusing on Peddocks Island, Boston Harbor Islands

• Developed a schematic design for the site, including illustrative plans, perspective drawings, diagrams and maps, several physical models, a video animation, and a final graphic publication with narrative, Reimagining Peddocks Island for the client

• Designed curriculum and daily structure for the 6-week educational studio program; curriculum will serve as a best practice/model for future youth programming at the Olmsted Center

 

THE J. MAX BOND CENTER ON DESIGN FOR THE JUST CITY: CCNY, NEW YORK, NY

Graphic Design Intern                                                                                                                                          Sept 2012 – May 2013

• Designed book layout, info-graphics, and analytical diagrams for 80 page publication

• Designed a flexible monthly newsletter template and graphics for digital and paper distribution

• Designed website mock-up and layoutAd-hoc visualization requests for presentations, events, etc.

 

THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE: DENVER SERVICE CENTER, LAKEWOOD, CO

Park Planning Intern                                                                                                                                            June 2012 – Aug 2012

• Drafted and finalized long-term park planning document for the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, working intensively with park management over one week to clarify park priorities and goals

• Wrote the project agreement contract and communications plan for the Urban Camping Project at Gateway National Recreation Area; conducted extensive research on issues related to urban camping

 

HALL AND PARTNERS, NEW YORK, NY

Senior Account Executive, Market Researcher                                                                                               June 2008 – Aug 2011

• Designed custom research by creating targeted questionnaires to uncover consumer insights

• Analyzed and interpreted complex datasets; created in-depth reports with strategic recommendations for clients

• Managed large global, continuous brand tracking projects (American Express and Adidas) through effective leadership, multi-tasking, and time management