BRENT RYNDAK
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
+1 847 207 8477
SUMMARY
brent.ryndak@gmail.com
I am an avid outdoors enthusiast and a skilled illustrator passionately invested in sustainable design, urban planning, and the intricacies of natural systems. My design philosophy is rooted in a collaborative approach with each other and the environment. I firmly believe that immersive experiences possess the power to educate and motivate positive transformations for a brighter future.
EXPERIENCE
Designer & Researcher - Jaguar Corridor & Urbanization Project
Professor Juana Salcedo
Austin, Texas
Design and development of graphics to illustrate the intricate connections of wildlife conservation, habitat fabrics, & contested territories of the jaguar
Developing content for the Maya forest cartography workshop in Mexico City
Fabrication Lab & Dean of Students Education Assistant
UT School of Architecture
Austin, Texas
Assisted students with topography models, from software files to laser cut & 3D printed models withCourtneyMorshed(TechnologyServicesCoordinator)
Instructed & critiqued student work for the landscape architecture master's-level foundation studio withMaggieHansen(AssistantProfessorofLandscapeArchitecture)
Developed curriculum & lectured for the Building Green Texas student in sustainable architecture program withCharltonLewis(AssistantDeanforStudentAffairs)&EcoRise
Contract Designer
Variance Design
Johnson City, Texas
Developed proposals, construction documents & process diagrams for living wall designs
Assisted in the construction of living wall installment at Walden Retreats
Created 3D model renderings of living wall prototypes
STEM & Urban Garden Teacher
Rawson Saunders School
Austin, Texas
Developed middle school STEM curriculum for biology, earth science, & physics
Maintained consistent communication with administration, department, & grade-level teams
Coordinated and collaborated on field experiences & multidisciplinary projects
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Town Home Complex HOA President
Austin,Texas
Oversee frequent proactive projects and repairs for 31 unit residence
Manage monthly budget & maintain open amicable communication with the community
Encourage resident involvement and understand community needs & concerns
Keep Austin Beautiful - Environmental Education
Austin,Texas
Conducted volunteer and sustainable garden field experiences in Austin with KAB team
Instructed after school outdoor programs at five public Austin schools
Bath Garden Center
FortCollins,Colorado
Coordinated & led landscape workshops for customers
Advised pest control solutions and plant care as nursery staff member
Climate Change Education Partnership Team
FortCollins,CO|Seward,AK|Miami,FL|Seattle,WA
Collected and analyzed 4000+ National Park visitor surveys with team
Co-facilitated World Café climate change workshops in Seattle, WA
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EDUCATION
Teaching Certificate - STEM 4-8 Educator Certification Program- Region 13
Bachelor of Science
Colorado State University, School of Natural Resources
Concentration in Recreation & Tourism
ACHIEVEMENTS
2023 Design Excellence Nomination
UT School of Architecture
2021 Design Excellence Winner
UT School of Architecture
Rocky Mountain Ecology Fieldwork Course
CSU Pingree Park Mountain Campus
Eagle Scout Rank
Boy Scouts of America
SKILLS
SOFTWARE
AutoCAD Adobe InDesign RHINO 3D
ArcGIS Enscape Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop SketchUp Grasshopper
Clip Studio Paint
RESEARCH & DESIGN
Terrain & Site Analysis Cartography
Data Collection and Representation
Visual Communication Public Speaking
Hand Illustration | 15yrs Digital Illustration | 4 yrs
LOCATION & PLANT KNOWLEDGE
Central Texas Midwest Colorado Foothills
Southern California Hawaiian Islands