Works at
ground cubed - Edmonton
Years of experience:
3
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Last updated: May, 2026
Career Journey
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Nait - LAT
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Joined ground cubed as the Senior Construction manager in the Edmonton studio. Tasked with creating working dynamics within the company assisting to fill in gaps, provide mentoring and leadership. |
Terra Landscaping LTD - Landscape foreman progressed quickly within the company to the role as the Operations and Design manager with a focus on client and stakeholder relations and sales. I oversaw the operations of the company prioritizing communication, strategy and growth. |
Encore Trucking and Transport - Started as an apprentice in the crane and hoisting program at NAIT, graduated as a Journeyman Crane operator. Moved into the office as a dispatcher, progressed to lead dispatcher then to field operations supervisor. Leading |
My current goals in the landscape and urban design world is to be part of teams that are designing and building urban public spaces that focus on on sustainable practices, the built environment and fostering connection to nature. |
Question and Answers
After graduation, what was the first position you had? How did that shape where you are now as a Student - LAT?
While going to school I was employed by Terra Landscaping. After I graduated I moved into the Design manager role.
What are you passionate about as a Student - LAT?
Learning new skills to progress my career.
Tell us about some of the exciting projects you have been a part of.
The Edmonton Federal Building Living Wall. Green roof revitalization at the Valley Zoo and the John Jansen centre. A variety of high end residential landscape that incorporated a variety a features from water features, to fire bowls to pizza ovens and more.
What advice would you give a new Student - LAT?
Dive in and don't look back.
What are your future goals?
Bigger and better projects with a greater focus on the environment and human interaction.
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