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CHRISTOPHER HENTZEN SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 2645 Ardsheal Drive La Habra Heights, CA 90631 teamhentzen@msn.com (562) 697-8565 .

Bachelor of Science, Texas A&M University, 1975 . California Registered Landscape Architect #1730 . ASLA, American Society of Landscape Architects Creative, practical, passionate, and highly organized senior landscape architect with 30+ years experience in landscape architecture, urban planning and master planning. An extensive portfolio of projects includes residential developments, commercial developments, corporate parks, streetscapes, community parks, recreat ional facilities, destination resorts, hotels, waterfront facilities, transporta tion facilities and theme parks. A well seasoned traveler for projects located t hroughout the United States: California, Florida, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Ut ah, Oregon, Maine and international destinations: Mexico, Costa Rica, Japan, Bel ize and the Philippines Comprehensive technical knowledge, superb graphics and attention to detail provi des a lengthy list of successfully built projects and satisfied clients. Adept a t managing skilled technical consultants and integral project members to design and deploy innovative and practical solutions through precise teamwork and comm unication. Proficient skills in conceptual and schematic design, construction document prod uction, specifications, graphics and presentation. Empowering team leader capabl e of motivating and mentoring staff. Highly motivated to achieve studio and design firm objectives through passion, c ommitment and expertise. Fully committed to the land stewardship philosophy inco rporating a story encompassing the site, its history, character and culture inte rpreted through the landscape.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2005 a" Present GMA Newport Beach, CA . Vice President, Sr. Landscape Architect, 8.5 Person studio, Domestic and International resort properties 2001 a" 2005 Gruen Associates Los Angeles, CA . Landscape Architecture Department Head, 6.5 person dept., management of landscape projects, with emphasis on public works 1996 a" 2001 Consultant Robert Truskowski, Inc. Laguna Beach, CA . Sr. Landscape Architect for high end private estates

Stamper Whitin Works Laguna Beach, CA . Sr. Landscape Architect/Project Manager for resort destinations Walt Disney Imagineering Burbank, CA . Sr. Landscape Architect/Land Lead for California Adventures & Tokyo Disney Seas 1984 a" 1996 Principal Hentzen & Hentzen La Habra Heights, CA . Principal, public works and residential focus Wilson Hentzen Orange, CA . Principal of partnership, 9 person firm with emphasis on production, staff management and construction administration 1975 a" 1984 Closson & Closson Orange, CA . Associate/Project Manager with emphasis on construction administration Jones & Peterson Anaheim, CA . Project Manager Vella & Associates Costa Mesa, CA . Draftsman/Apprenticeship

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