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GEOFFREY MAZENGE MWASARU

GEOFFREY MAZENGE MWASARU

Dubai

Summary

Personable Landscape Architect/Architectural assistant well-trained in working with both residential and commercial clients. Motivated and energetic with success in building and managing highly effective teams. Highly knowledgeable with 10 years' experience in Architecture and Interior design, 7 years working experience as a Landscape Architect and a Construction project manager Superb proficiency and working knowledge in CAD, Atlantis, Revit, Sketch up, Lumion and Microsoft office applications.

Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding in both softscape/hardscape design. with experience in applying design abilities with land planning organizations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/ ASSISTANT PROJECT ARCHITECT

Kiluaa International ltd
Nairobi
10.2019 - 04.2022

Task assigned

  • Managed staff of 10 landscapers by keeping projects on budget and ensuring completion on time.
  • Generation of Landscape design concepts and design development with accompanying costing and conducting presentation of the same to the client
  • Assisted contractors and land developers with technical questions regarding city landscape standards.
  • Supervision of Landscape construction works and maintenance
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.

Projects undertaken

  • Kitusuru landscape design and construction
  • Karen landscape design and construction
  • Nanyuki cottages
  • Kileleshwa interior design renovations

ASSISTANT ARCHITECT/ LEAD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Otto Mruttu and Partners Architects
Nairobi
04.2018 - 09.2019

Task assigned:

  • Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
  • Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
  • Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
  • Supervision of Landscape construction works and maintenance

Projects undertaken

  • Meru University sports complex
  • Lumi resort hotel and spa Landscape design
  • Ngaren Museum Landscape design proposal write up
  • Emmarentia Apartments
  • Three point Apartments.


CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Madjah Construction co Ltd
Mombasa
01.2017 - 03.2017

Task assigned:

  • Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
  • Produced regular project update reports for senior business leadership.
  • Oversee employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints in CAD before planning or delegating days work to team of 70 employees.
  • Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
  • Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
  • Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.

Projects undertaken

  • One Twiga Apartments in Nyali, Mombasa
  • Coast Cancer Center, Mombasa
  • Madobini Apartments in Old town, Mombasa


LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/ ARCHITECT VOLUNTEER

Swahili Pot
Mombasa
01.2017 - 04.2022
  • Managed staff of 5 landscapers by keeping projects on budget and ensuring completion on time.
  • Mentored new members on environmental management awareness
  • Mentored new members in irrigation systems, shrubbery and horticulture.
  • Researched land ordinances and partnered with zoning officials to meet municipal zoning codes.
  • Attended interior and exterior landscape design shows and integrated new ideas into customer-approved designs.
  • Supervised team of 10 employees on 2 million project for 3 months.

PROJECT ARCHITECT/LEAD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Trucraft Africa
08.2015 - 12.2016

Task assigned:

  • Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.
  • Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
  • Site visits, preparing site reports and minutes, carrying out site inspection and preparing project costs estimates
  • Prepare design proposals and reports for Landscaping projects
  • Supervision of Landscape construction works and maintenance

Projects undertaken

  • Thigiri rise residence in Thigiri, Nairobi
  • Lyons maid warehouse in Ruaraka
  • Proposed Fortis hospital in Raphta rd, Westlands
  • Bondo university student's hall of residence in Bondo
  • For you Chinese restaurant interiors, Nairobi
  • Proposed Milimani residence landscape design in Milimani, Kisumu

INTERN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Symbion International Ltd
Mombasa
02.2013 - 05.2013
  • Worked closely with clients in materials and plantings selection and made suggestions on best options for environment.
  • Managed staff of 3 landscapers by keeping projects on budget and ensuring completion on time.
  • Provided follow-up appointments with clients to confirm finished projects met expectations.
  • Created and implemented variety of landscaping designs based upon residential and commercial customer specifications and budget.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

ASSISTANT ARCHITECT (Interior Design Department)

Triad Architects
Nairobi
09.2009 - 04.2010

Projects undertaken;

  • Teachers service commission-designed furniture and fittings layout
  • Norfolk towers- refurbishment and extensions of the existing building
  • Safaricom- preparing working drawings for safaricom outlet shops
  • Kenya airways- refurbishment of KQ office block


ASSISTANT ARCHITECT

Triad Architects
01.2008 - 04.2010

Task assigned:

  • Provided clerical and administrative support to senior architectural staff.
  • Produced detailed blueprint designs to meet client's environmental impact requirements.
  • Created and delivered project presentations to stakeholders.
  • Performed preliminary designs with computer-aided design software such as Revit, to submit to project team.
  • Produced digital and physical conceptual models.
  • Consulted with design engineers and architects to organize and improve design presentations for client design approval.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture

JKUAT
NAIROBI, KENYA
06.2015

Associate of Science - Architectural And Building Sciences

NAIROBI INSTITUTE oF TECHNOLOGY
NAIROBI, KENYA
12.2007

Skills

    Advance Landscape Design Skills

    Urban Landscape design

    Spatial Design Skill

    Plants and Composition Knowledge

    Superior Communication Skills

    Environmental Awareness

Timeline

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/ ASSISTANT PROJECT ARCHITECT

Kiluaa International ltd
10.2019 - 04.2022

ASSISTANT ARCHITECT/ LEAD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Otto Mruttu and Partners Architects
04.2018 - 09.2019

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/ ARCHITECT VOLUNTEER

Swahili Pot
01.2017 - 04.2022

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Madjah Construction co Ltd
01.2017 - 03.2017

PROJECT ARCHITECT/LEAD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Trucraft Africa
08.2015 - 12.2016

INTERN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Symbion International Ltd
02.2013 - 05.2013

ASSISTANT ARCHITECT (Interior Design Department)

Triad Architects
09.2009 - 04.2010

ASSISTANT ARCHITECT

Triad Architects
01.2008 - 04.2010

Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture

JKUAT

Associate of Science - Architectural And Building Sciences

NAIROBI INSTITUTE oF TECHNOLOGY
GEOFFREY MAZENGE MWASARU