Leah Kruszyna

Landscape Designer

LeahKruszyna

Cheshire, MA

I am currently in the process of becoming a licensed Landscape Architect in the state of Massachusetts.


I live in Cheshire, MA with my husband, son, and dog, where we all love to spend time outdoors.


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Experience

  • Landscape Designer, Project Manager
    Lenox, MA
    Jul 2006 - Feb 2011
    Greylock Design Associates, Inc.

    Fully execute Landscape Designs from concepts to completion. Projects include but not limited to, large scale master planning for residential and commercial properties, residential design, pool design, planting plans, municipal parks and streetscape planning, as well as wetland permitting.

    In addition, oversee projects through project management while creating relationships with clients and sub-contractors. Project management experience includes establishing construction schedules, budgets, cost analysis, and execution to ensure projects are finished on time and within budget.

  • Intern
    Great Barrington, MA
    Jun 2005 - Aug 2005
    Okerstrom Lang Landscape Architects

    Worked as an intern to gain "real world" experience while attending college. Duties included generating AutoCad drawings, Photoshop renderings, basic office work, and site visits.

  • Landscaper
    Lenox, MA
    Jun 2003 - Aug 2004
    Dr. Laheys Garden Center

    Involved with hands on installations of gardens, stone patios and walls, as well as basic planting designs.

Education

  • Landscape Architecture
    Amherst, MA
    Sep 2001 - May 2006
    University of Massachusetts - Amherst

Awards and Affiliations


  • ASLA Student Merit Award - 2006

    Recieved an award from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), nominated by the professors of the UMass Landscape Architecture Department for creative design ability and academic achievement


  • Sigma Lambda Alpha

    National Honors Society for Landscape Architecture

Software Proficiency


  • Programs

    Highly Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Photoshop, as well as Microsoft Office applications. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite Programs