Leopoldine Varncombe-Asiedu

Produce AutoCAD planting, hardscape and irrigation plan sets for 35+ residential and boutique hospitality projects ranging from $40K to $650K in construction value Build SketchUp models and Lumion renderings for 28 client presentations, contributing to a 72% concept-to-contract close rate, up from 58% Design 14 rain gardens and bioswales sized for the 1.2-inch water quality storm, capturing an estimated 410,000 gallons of runoff per year Develop coastal planting palettes with 85% native and salt-tolerant species, cutting first-year plant replacement warranty claims 31% Prepare spot-grade, drainage and irrigation zone plans that passed Chatham County and City of Savannah review on first submittal for 11 of 12 permits

Completed site inventory and analysis for 9 waterfront and marsh-edge sites, mapping soils, flood zones, tree canopy and views in GIS and AutoCAD Drafted 60+ sheets of construction documents for a 4-acre living shoreline park and a 1.5-mile multi-use greenway Surveyed and tagged 320 trees for a historic district streetscape study, supporting preservation of 94% of specimen live oaks Created Adobe InDesign and Photoshop presentation boards for 6 public workshops attended by 450+ residents Assembled quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for 5 projects, keeping estimates within 6% of final bids

Advised 40+ customers per day on plant selection for coastal soils, salt spray, shade and drought, growing repeat customers 22% Maintained watering, pruning and IPM routines for 18,000+ container plants with less than 3% annual shrink Built 12 seasonal display beds and demonstration gardens that lifted native perennial sales 35% year over year Received, inspected and tagged 150+ deliveries per season, reconciling inventory with 99% count accuracy Trained 6 seasonal associates on plant identification, care sheets and POS procedures

GPA 3.7, Dean's List (6 quarters). Capstone: Resilient Riverfront Park for the Savannah River floodplain, combining living shoreline, bioswales and native coastal plantings. Coursework: site engineering & grading, planting design, landscape construction, GIS.

Structured study for Project & Construction Management and Inventory, Analysis & Program; practice exams averaging 81%.

Tree biology, soil management, pruning standards and risk assessment; exam scheduled for 2026.

Certified for BMP inspection and E&SC plan compliance on land-disturbing sites.

Jobsite hazard recognition, fall protection and excavation safety.