Christian Hedstrom
Wanaka
Summary
Experienced Landscape Designer with a strong background in grounds upkeep, erosion prevention, restoration, and client communication. Skilled in using specialized tools and techniques to design and implement sustainable landscape solutions. Proven ability to collaborate with electricians, arborists, and other trades to ensure smooth project execution. Entrepreneurial mindset with experience running a successful photography, and landscaping business, which has honed my client relations, project management, and creative problem-solving skills. Passionate about working with people, delivering exceptional results, and enhancing natural environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Design
Shady Mountain LLC
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Grounds Upkeep and Maintenance: Maintained and improved the aesthetic and functional quality of outdoor spaces by conducting regular grounds upkeep, including lawn care, planting, pruning, and seasonal cleanups.
- Erosion Prevention & Restoration: Contributed to a large-scale erosion control project by utilizing specialized tools and climbing gear to install 10-foot coir logs along the contour lines of slopes, creating natural terraces to prevent soil erosion. Assisted in the installation of native plantings to further stabilize the area and promote ecological restoration.
- Collaboration with Skilled Trades: Worked closely with electricians, arborists, plumbers, carpenters, and other professionals to ensure smooth project execution, contributing to the efficiency and success of cross-disciplinary tasks.
Marketing Coordinator, Reservation Manager, and Photographer
Goldminer's Daughter Lodge
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed and integrated new marketing strategies for lodge and restaurant promotions
- Ensured accuracy of billing and reservations while managing housekeeping staff
- Head of marketing and photography content generation for social media outreach
Teacher, Graphic Design and English
Sa-Nguan Ying International School
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Restructured and developed a new graphic design program to better meet student needs
- Developed course outlines, instructed, and managed 8 graphic design courses
- Successfully created an engaging and conducive learning environment for 85 Thai students
Outdoor Educator and Professional Photographer
Wilderness Inquiry
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Provided outdoor education for people on extended canoeing and backpacking trips
- Ensured safety for groups of 15+ in remote wilderness settings
- Undertook various photography assignments for WI magazine and social media
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Environmental Science
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, MN06.2018
Entrepreneurship Focus Program -
Berlin School of Economics and Law
01.2013
Skills
- Basic arborculture & plant identification
- Strong in client communication & leadership
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem solving
- Creativity
- Entrepreneurship
Volunteerandacademicexperience
- Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN, 56082, Consulting Project, Spring 18, Provided analysis and assessment of the Gustavus Library Associates in a final proposal, Developed a marketing and communication plan to improve their donor outreach
- Bright Lights Summer Learning, Lincoln, NE, Assistant Teacher, Summer 19, Assistant teacher for the Mock Trial Class at University of NE Law School, Supervised and helped educate students on court cases and trial process
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Landscape Design
Shady Mountain LLC
05.2022 - 11.2024
Marketing Coordinator, Reservation Manager, and Photographer
Goldminer's Daughter Lodge
12.2019 - 05.2022
Teacher, Graphic Design and English
Sa-Nguan Ying International School
10.2018 - 08.2019
Outdoor Educator and Professional Photographer
Wilderness Inquiry
06.2017 - 10.2018
Entrepreneurship Focus Program -
Berlin School of Economics and Law
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Environmental Science
Gustavus Adolphus College
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