CAITLIN F. GARLOW
Second year MLA student at the University of Maryland with a background in public relations and marketing. Seeking a spring or summer internship with a landscape architecture firm where I can apply my interests in the environment, urban design, client service and problem solving.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK, MD
Master of Landscape Architecture
• First Year GPA: 4.0
2023-2026
EXPERIENCE
SMITHSONIAN
GARDENS WASHINGTON, DC SUMMER 2024
Intern, Landscape Architecture
• Prepared planting designs for 17 street tree beds on Constitution Avenue, using a perennial palette provided by landscape architect and horticulture team (installed fall 2024)
• Completed individual project designing a boardwalk through the Museum of Natural History Urban Bird Habitat
• Rendered existing plans and sections using Photoshop
• Conducted native plant research to support new landscape at National Air and Space Museum
• Developed graphic materials to support the landscape architecture and education teams, including a Smithsonian Gardens map
• Participated in contractor meetings, punch lists, site walkthroughs, planting installations
• Developed creative ideas and storylines for Smithsonian Gardens’ next campus-wide exhibit (coming 2026)
FLEISHMAN-HILLARD SAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK
Public Relations Senior Vice President
• Developed strategic communications plans for healthcare, biotechnology and consumer health clients
• Served as a direct client point of contact, ensuring the execution and quality of daily deliverables and oversight of teams of up to 10 individuals
• Oversaw annual client budgets, ranging from $250k $2.5M annually
• Coursework: Studio I, II, and III, Green Infrastructure, Graphic Tools, Site Engineering, Garden History, Planting Design, Comprehensive Plan, Construction Documentation
DICKINSON COLLEGE
CARLISLE, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
• Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
SKILLS
Graphics Skills Business Skills
AutoCAD, LandFX
Adobe Suite
Lumion
SketchUp
ArcGIS
REFERENCES
2013-2022 2005-2009
• Managed and mentored 2-3 full-time employees
• Selected to participate in firm trainings on management, business development, creative planning and persuasive speech
• Promoted four times
VOLUNTEER WORK
ASLA Potomac Chapter - Legacy Project
• Developed graphics for social media and advertising to raise awareness of the 2024 ASLA Legacy Project
• Participated in community engagement meetings in Anacostia
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Suite
Project & Budget Management
Client Relations
• Marisa Scalera, Landscape Architect, Smithsonian Gardens, ScaleraM@si.edu
• Lauren Brandes, Landscape Architect, Smithsonian Gardens, BrandesL@si.edu
VCE Volunteer Master Gardener
• Work in public demonstration gardens, including weeding, pruning, watering and planting
• Facilitate public educational sessions on Zoom on topics such as native plants, insect ID, and more
• Contributed over 180 volunteer hours to-date
Del Ray Citizens Association Committee
• Served as publicity chair for the 2024 House & Garden Tour, conducting outreach via website, social media and media engagement
• Raised more than $20,000 for local library