Maggie Murawski

As a graduate of Michigan State University’s Landscape Architecture program I have worked in many facets of the profession, finding strengths in graphic design, sustainable land development, and the marketing of our natural resources.  Previous work experience includes both private and public sector projects. In these roles I enjoyed engaging in community development, building client relations, and creating spaces to better serve the community. 

Present-  Independently Producing Graphics for Land Development/Zoning Submissions (Adobe Creative Suite). Completing FOG Classes with MSU Extension, Master Gardener Volunteer Program.

Landscape Designer, Landscape Design & Associates; Brighton, MI —      2020-2021

• Graphic design, newsletter layouts, advertising graphics, sales and artistic renderings
• Coordination of client meetings, design development, estimation/budget and project management 
• Specialization in native plant materials, sustainable design principles and horticulture practice

Development Coordinator, Blue River Development; Cumming, GA — 2017-2019 Continued to assist the Blue River team with graphic contractual work after relocation to Michigan.

• Created marketing graphics for public presentation and zoning submissions
• Monitored all due diligence through completion with civil engineers, nationally recognized builders and local municipality leaders
• Managed the design/development of residential communities throughout the greater Atlanta area

Independent Graphic Design; Brighton MI / Cumming, GA — 2005-2019

• As an independent consultant I worked for a variety developers, firms and nonprofit organizations to create marketing and presentation material.  I produced multiple published brochures and masterplan graphics that promote natural resource education and recreation in Michigan. Published highlights include:

The Great Lake to Lake Trails Brochure, Lake St. Clair Coastal Water Trail Paddling Guide, Greening Mid-Michigan - A Vision for Green Infrastructure, Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park Conceptual Graphics

Landscape Designer, Grissim Metz Andriese Associates; Northville, MI  — 2001-2005

• Created construction documents and graphic presentations for multiple clients, including the Henry Ford and Greenfield Village Masterplan along with various downtown improvements and land development projects

Internship Experience

City of Detroit Recreation Department, Landscape Design Unit Intern

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Fallingwater Landscape Design Intern

Youth Programming Experience

Youth Religious Education Leader/Teacher

Substitute Teaching- Pre-K 

Education

Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI- Bachelors of Landscape Architecture 2001

Skills

In the workplace I have grown to specialize in graphic design programs including; Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Suite and Zoom.  I have also utilized AutoCAD for construction documents. 

Bachelors of Landscape Architecture, Michigan State University