CARDOSO - PLUNKETT
804-709-7177
EDUCATION
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY
Blacksburg, VA
2022 – 2025 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
DEWBERRY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SUMMER INTERN
Dewberry | Raleigh, NC
MAY 2025 – AUGUST 2025
Assisted in drafting detailed site plans, rendering designs, and creating 3D renderings for mixed-use developments using AutoCAD, Adobe software, Rhino and Twin Motion, supporting multiple project phases from concept to construction documents Also collaborated with senior landscape architects on design teams, contributing to idea generations and participating in community engagement events for upcoming projects.
LEARNING LANDSCAPES RESEARCH GRANT ASSISTANT
Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA
SEPTEMBER 2024 – MAY 2025
Responsible for graphics and organization needed throughout the project. Duties varied as needed.
COMMUNITY DESIGN ASSISTANCE CENTER STUDENT DESIGNER
Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA
NOVEMBER 2024 – MAY 2025
Worked with a team of students on conceptual designs for the redevelopment of the site of a former factory in Floyd, VA as a new mixed-use area. Also participated in community engagement events about the project.
EXTRA CURRICULARS AND LEADERSHIP
Mar. 2024 – Dec. 2025 Sigma Lambda Alpha – Landscape Architecture Honors Society Current role: Treasurer
Feb. 2023 – Present National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) Sept. 2022 – Present American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA-VT)
SKILLS
Computer Skills – Microsoft Offices (Proficient), Adobe Software’s (Proficient), Twin motion (Proficient), AutoCAD (Proficient), Rhino (Competent), SketchUp (Basics), ArcGIS (Advanced Basics)
Hardworking Passion for Design Team Player Hand Rendering Communication Problem Solving Fluent in Portuguese Community Engagement