C O N T A C T
304 476 7888
chelseaelliott1010@gmail.com
Morgantown, West Virginia 26505
LEED Certification
Pursuant May 2025
Marcus Rennix Scholarship (2025)
West Virginia Nursery and Landscaping Association
Benjamin A. Gilman
International Scholarship (2024)
Institute of International Education
Landscape Architecture
Recreation Club (LARC)
Core Founder
Student Society of Landscape Architecture (SSLA)
Member
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY | MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
School for Community and Economic Development
BS in Landscape Architecture
Expected 2025
COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE | EDWARDS, COLORADO
BS in Sustainability Studies
Transferred to WVU 2021
TEACHING ASSISTANT
West Virginia University | Morgantown, West Virginia
January 2025 – Current | Advanced Stormwater & Grading
West Virginia University | Morgantown, West Virginia
August 2024 - December 2024 | Natural Systems Design
LAND DEVELOPMENT INTERN
The Thrasher Group | Bridgeport, West Virginia
May 2024 – September 2024
Conducted site analysis, created concept plans, and collaborated on landscape solutions, advising clients on materials and plant selection while managing multiple projects and enhancing communication skills
LANDSCAPE DESIGN BUILD INTERN
Dennis 7 Dees’ Landscaping | Portland, Oregon
May 2023 – August 2023
As a native West Virginian, I have a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and unique landscapes of the Mountain State I thrive on researching new ideas and bringing forward-thinking concepts to life, creating resilient, people-centered outdoor spaces I take a personalized approach to each project and bring a positive, collaborative mindset to every challenge C O M P
Adobe Creative Cloud Illustrator
Gained hands-on experience in landscape construction, maintenance, and project management, working with design-build crews on residential and commercial projects, assisting with drafting, material selection, site planning, and shadowing project managers in design, sales, and estimating
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY | WESTERN EUROPE
Summer 2024 | Belgium, The Netherlands, Northern France, and Germany
Studied sustainable urban design and historical landscapes through sketching and site analysis
Increased understanding of mixed use planning, green infrastructure, and how cultural and historical elements influence local architecture and landscape architecture
COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE | THIMPHU, BHUTAN
Fall 2018 | Royal Thimphu College
Explored sustainability practices, environmental conservation, and cultural landscapes through immersive coursework and field studies