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Ella Stewart

Fort Collins

Summary

I am an emerging professional within the Landscape Design industry, specializing in the creation of innovative residential landscapes. I possesses a strong foundation in design and contracting principles and a passion for enhancing outdoor spaces, developed through my academic studies. I am eager to contribute ideas and a dedicated work ethic to a team in landscape design.

Work History

Intern

Ruppert Landscape
Silver Spring, Maryland
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Learned more about the landscape maintenance and design industry as a whole by participating in different areas within the company
  • Shadowed field managers while working in the field - weeding, mowing, edge trimming, pruning, trimming, blowing, planting flowers, watering, etc.
  • Shadowed branch, area, and enhancement managers and learned about proposals, business finances, planning, business development, and more.
  • Head designer and lead installation manager of landscaping for the Associates of Builders and Contractors event (upwards attendance of ~700 people) held at Ruppert's corporate office .

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Horticulture

Colorado State University
12.2026

Skills

    Technical :

  • AutoCAD, LandFX
  • PropertyIntel and Aspire
  • Rhinoceros 3 and Lumion 3D Rendering
  • Hand Graphic Designing
  • Basic Plant Identification

    Soft :

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Quick and adaptable learner
  • Problem-solver
  • Organization
  • Strong Communicator & Client Relations

Key Courses

  • Grading and Drainage
  • Landscape Structures/Construction
  • Hand Graphics/AutoCAD Studio
  • Planting Design
  • Estimating
  • Woody and Herbaceous Plant Identification
  • Business and Accounting

Accomplishments

  • Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation Opportunity Scholarship
  • A.M. Binkley Memorial Scholarship
  • 2025 NALP Foundation: Gary & Thoula Mallory Scholarship
  • Recipient of Dean's List Honor
  • NALP National Collegiate Landscape Competition: 2nd Place in Safety First event in 2025, 5th Place in 2024

Timeline

Intern

Ruppert Landscape
05.2024 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Horticulture

Colorado State University
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