Li Gabrielle Zhang
Burnside Heights,VIC
Summary
Demonstrated experience in all phases of the design process, with diverse practical open space landscape projects experience both in public & private sectors. Developed analytical, lateral thinking and problem-solving skills. Collaboratively working with multi-disciplinary professionals on complex urban, economic, ecological, technical solutions. Proven ability to manage project teams, incl. design consultants through prepared design brief, timeframe & prescribed budget with regular design review & assessment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principle Landscape Planning & Design
MannaGreen Eco-Urban & Landcsape Consulting
02.2023 - Current
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Established and deepened existing client relationships through complex financial planning.
- Drafted comprehensive financial plan to offer recommendations and supporting data.
- Provided specialized financial planning support for clients with diverse portfolios and individual needs.
- Interviewed clients to determine current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance and other information needed to develop financial plan.
- Answered clients' questions about purposes and details of financial plans and strategies.
- Developed recommendations specific to client's financial situation on variety of topics.
- Coached and advised clients in business plans and processes to achieve profit objectives.
- Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
- Assisted in preparation of presentations, data tables and other documents for investor meetings.
- Generated comprehensive reports on portfolio performance and risk assessment.
- Developed financial projections and forecasts to guide investment decisions.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss financial analysis and investment strategies.
- Created financial strategies to optimize portfolio performance and reduce risk.
- Conducted due diligence on potential investments and presented findings to investors.
- Monitored market trends and news to identify emerging opportunities.
- Presented oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations and entire industries.
- Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle.
- Tracked prices, yields and other trends to correctly interpret impacts on investment programs.
- Researched macroeconomic, industry and company-specific data to inform investment decisions.
- Helped clients make optimal decisions on amounts and timing of capitalization.
- Evaluated performance of existing investments and adjusted accordingly.
- Developed financial models to assess potential investments and identify potential risks.
- Developed trading strategies to maximize returns on investments.
- Coordinated with financial advisors to develop long-term investment strategies.
- Improved emergency resolution processes to save time.
- Assisted companies with choosing and timing investments for optimal results.
- Orchestrated client-centered financial packages factoring in current market trends.
Team Leader - Landscape Planning & Design
CSCEC Shanghai Urbanisation Investment Co.
04.2016 - 02.2023
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
- Communicated KPIs outlined in annual plan to inform employees of expectations and deliverables.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
Senior/Landscape Architect
Site Image Pty Ltd (Melbourne)
02.2009 - 05.2011
- Prepared documentation for various regulatory approvals.
- Worked closely with clients in materials and plantings selection and made suggestions on best options for environment.
- Created concept designs and estimated projects for residential and commercial customers.
- Created and implemented variety of landscaping designs based upon residential and commercial customer specifications and budget.
- Calculated volume take-off and cost estimates for small to large landscape, irrigation and hardscape projects.
- Attended interior and exterior landscape design shows and integrated new ideas into customer-approved designs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Landscape Architect
City Of Casey
03.2008 - 01.2009
- Prepared documentation for various regulatory approvals.
- Created and implemented variety of landscaping designs based on residential and commercial customer specifications, climate, location and budget.
- Worked closely with clients in materials and plantings selection and made suggestions on best options for environment.
- Created and implemented variety of landscaping designs based upon residential and commercial customer specifications and budget.
- Created concept designs and estimated projects for residential and commercial customers.
- Mentored newly hired employees and contractors in landscaping tasks and equipment operation.
- Researched land ordinances and partnered with zoning officials to meet municipal zoning codes.
- Mentored newly hired employees and contractors in irrigation systems, shrubbery and horticulture.
- Provided follow-up appointments with clients to confirm finished projects met expectations.
- Attended interior and exterior landscape design shows and integrated new ideas into customer-approved designs.
- Identified existing plant material and edited landscape intuitively.
- Assisted contractors and land developers with technical questions regarding city landscape standards.
Senior Landscape Architect
Formium Pty Ltd
01.2005 - 02.2007
- Prepared documentation for various regulatory approvals.
- Worked closely with clients in materials and plantings selection and made suggestions on best options for environment.
- Created concept designs and estimated projects for residential and commercial customers.
- Created and implemented variety of landscaping designs based upon residential and commercial customer specifications and budget.
- Created and implemented variety of landscaping designs based on residential and commercial customer specifications, climate, location and budget.
- Calculated volume take-off and cost estimates for small to large landscape, irrigation and hardscape projects.
- Mentored newly hired employees and contractors in landscaping tasks and equipment operation.
- Researched land ordinances and partnered with zoning officials to meet municipal zoning codes.
- Mentored newly hired employees and contractors in irrigation systems, shrubbery and horticulture.
- Supervised team of [Number] employees on $[Amount] project for [Number] of months.
- Provided follow-up appointments with clients to confirm finished projects met expectations.
- Managed staff of [Number] landscapers by keeping projects on budget and ensuring completion on time.
- Attended interior and exterior landscape design shows and integrated new ideas into customer-approved designs.
- Identified existing plant material and edited landscape intuitively.
- Assisted contractors and land developers with technical questions regarding city landscape standards.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
M.D. - Landscape Architecture
The University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC11.2001
Postgraduate Diploma - Planning & Design (Landscape Architecture)
The University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC03.1999
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Suzhouch Science Technology University
Suzhou, China06.1993
Skills
- Site & Context Analysis
- Open Space Planning & Urban Design
- AutoCAD Design Documentation
- Graphic Skills Adobe Photoshop
- Landscape Design Review/Assessment
- Project Design Management
- Project Budget & Timeframe
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Departmental Collaboration
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
- Well-developed written, verbal, and graphical communication
Accomplishments
I have demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills during my seven years of working in national urban development investment company. I have successfully delivered project design brief, regular design report and presentation by PPT format to internal leaders in each important timeframe node. As management of landscape planning & design consultants work, I successfully completed：
(1) Landscape design projects' briefs for each type of land use lot, such as mixed use, business hotel, office & commercial retail;
(2) Management Guidelines for General Contracting of Architectural Engineering Design;
(3) Operation Guidelines for Engineering Design Drawing Management.
(4) Key Requirements & Standards for Urban Design & Landscape Engineering Design Review (to control consultants' design works)
(5) Won 3rd Award of Excellent Achievement on Annual Project Research of “Value Assessment & Evaluation System and Practical Application for New Urbanization Investment Project” (in CSC Shanghai Urban Investment Company Mar.2020)
This awarded Excellent Achievement of 2019 Annual Project Research, demonstrated my professional ability on actively supporting strategic planning vs. statutory planning, and expertise on investment capital project evaluation from design point of view. The project is in town scale and contains mixed land use development areas, civic open spaces & natural resource parks, urban regeneration, industrial community, etc. I carried out this research almost along and had discussed with colleagues as leadership in the project team. During the process I collaborative communication with and collected all feedbacks / comments twice from related departments core leaders in internal working system. This award raised KPI for the unit. Practically I assisted unit manager in annual business and work planning processes.
Affiliations
Registered Landscape Architect in AILA - Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, since 2009, ID 1585
Member of Environment Committee in AILA VIC Chapter
Certification
AILA - Registered Landscape Architect
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Principle Landscape Planning & Design
MannaGreen Eco-Urban & Landcsape Consulting
02.2023 - Current
Team Leader - Landscape Planning & Design
CSCEC Shanghai Urbanisation Investment Co.
04.2016 - 02.2023
Senior/Landscape Architect
Site Image Pty Ltd (Melbourne)
02.2009 - 05.2011
Landscape Architect
City Of Casey
03.2008 - 01.2009
Senior Landscape Architect
Formium Pty Ltd
01.2005 - 02.2007
M.D. - Landscape Architecture
The University of Melbourne
Postgraduate Diploma - Planning & Design (Landscape Architecture)
The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Suzhouch Science Technology University
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