Lara Deines

Background

About Lara Deines

Throughout my professional career I have taken on several different roles relating to architecture, engineering and design. I enjoy the challenge of a multi-faceted and complex working environment. I began my career in landscape architecture and urban planning with The Olin Partnership in Philadelphia, focusing on design development, infrastructure analysis and technical detailing/specifications. Upon moving to New Jersey, I accepted a position as a project manager and AutoCAD technician for an interior design/build firm as part of their design and engineering teams. For the past several years I have been working as an AutoCAD technician, landscape designer & project manager for civil engineering and land planning firms in Pennsylvania. I have learned to appreciate the diverse perspectives of all disciplines involved in the design process from concept to closeout. Specialties: Project management, master planning, design development, technical drawing, construction admin, procedural writing, employee training, database management, process coordination, information liaison. AutoCAD (incl. Civil 3D 2011), M-Color, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Gimp, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Word & Powerpoint, Quickbooks. Precision drafting & detailing, technical & procedural writing, architectural model building, color pencil & marker renderings.