Yunchen Zhang

As an international student from China, I am fluent in Chinese and English, and speak basic Korean and Spanish🇨🇳🇬🇧🇺🇸🇰🇷🇪🇸. Graduated with a dual degree in Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Bachelor of Art in Environmental Studies at the University of Washington at Seattle, fueling my passion for crafting sustainable and user-friendly landscapes within diverse communities. My adaptability shines in international teams, where I fervently employ fundamental environmental theories and concepts. My belief in the transformative power of design is reflected in every step of my work, from initial brainstorming to detailed drafting, and finally to project development. I have experience in construction, development, and design built in Seattle and Italy while studying abroad. I have experience with software such as Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Suite, and Lumion. I'm committed to creating harmonious landscapes that respect both natural surroundings and the communities they serve.

The Yiddish Arts and Academics of North America| Architecture Intern

Aug 2023-Present, 1mon-San Deigo Metropolitan Area

• Assisting with designing a fly-over animation of our proposed Yiddishland museum
• Assisting with researching properties in the San Diego County Area
• Research in 1 million dollars in zoning, business, and related projects and regulations

HOMEGROWN ORGANIC| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT & RESEARCH INTERN

Jan 2022-Jun 2023, 12 mos, Seattle WA

• Performed maintenance at residential gardening projects and condominiums
• consulted and designed for 10+ households by installing rain and permaculture-oriented gardens adapted to the PNW climate for households at Vashon Island, Alki Beach Area

UNIVERSITY OF PERUGIA| LANDSCAPE DESIGNER 

Sep 2022-Dec 2022, 3 mos, Perugia, Italy

• Collaborated with the University of Perugia's faculties, Rome Center peers, and master agriculture students, local businesses, local builders, academic scholars, and presented to the city mayor, and successfully developing and implementing a community garden, benefiting 200+ individuals

KLINE GALLAND THERAPEUTIC GARDEN| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 

Jan 2022-Jun 2022, 6 mos, Seattle, WA

• Worked with 3 team members of different nationalities to develop an intergenerational design 
• With community meetings and group presentations, my team's design project for Washington State largest nuring home was selected to be built with a $100,000 fund 

CITY OF REDMOND| LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

Sep 2021-Dec 2021, 3 mos, Redmond, WA

• Collaborated on a project with the City of Redmond, contributing to the studio vision and site design for future-focused urban development planning and targeting cultural preservation in line with the 2050 city goal
• Conducted extensive field studies and research, integrating stakeholder requirements into the design processes, resulting in a comprehensive project blueprint that catered to the needs of 1000+ residents

UW LARCH INTRODUCTORY STUDIO| TEACHING ASSISTANT

Jun 2022- Sep 2022- 4 mos, Seattle, WA

• Presented basic landscape architectural methodologies to students from 8 different countries with instructors Biruk Belay and Richard Desanto 
• Did one-on-one work critique for 20+ students site analysis, conceptual thinking, and design representation at Commercial University Village
• Led weekly reading discussions to expand the horizons of design thinking

VANKE CHINA| DESIGN MANAGEMENT INTERN

Jul 2020-Sep 2020- 4 mos, Shenzhen, China

• Researched and interviewed 10+ star design firms for Shenzhen Bay Headquarters
• Designed work samples for Shenzhen Vanke Landscape Design department on luxury residential, school, and commercial projects with construction visits and meetings 

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

ASLA UW YOUTH OUTREACH COORDINATOR & COMMUNICATION CHAIR

Jan 2022-Jun 2023, 6 mos, Seattle, WA

• Collaborated with peers, alumni, and professionals to host 3 workshops aimed at introducing green sustainable jobs to the middle to the high school student community, resulting in enhanced awareness about environmental practices among 50 students
• Leveraged video editing skills to create engaging preview and review clips for the workshops, leading to increased event visibility by attracting 20% more participants outside the school community

UW CHINA ENTREPRENEUR NETWORK CLUB| GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Mar 2021- Oct 2021, 8 mos, Seattle, WA

• Designed posters for quarterly events with 1,000+ views 
• Reached out to local and international professionals including Amazon, Tencent, Microsoft, PwC, EY held an innovative social career event “Dinner with Professionals” for the UW student community

UW NON-PROFIT CHINESE THEATER CLUB| VICE PRESIDENT 

Mar 2019-Jun 2021, 2 years, Seattle, WA

• Helped to produce 6 dramas and acted in 2 roles including musicals and live shows with audiences of 1,000 and total revenue of $20,000+ in college and community theaters
• Arranged weekly meetings and came up with agendas for the executive board and production team meetings
• Shot and created promotional videos for the drama and helped with set design

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Adobe Suite

AutoCAD

Rhino 

Revit

Lumion

QGIS & ArcGIS

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Procreate

AfterEffect

LANGUAGES

English (Fluent)

Chinese (Fluent) 

Spanish (Basic)

Korean (Basic) 

AWARDS

Donald K Sakuma Memorial Scholarship

Dean Lists 2018-2023

VOLUNTEERS

Student Reviewer for Lower Classmates 

Representative of Major Intro Session 

Teacher for Costa Rica Disability Kindergarten

INTERESTS 

Photography 

Video Editing

Hand Drawing

Design/Team Management

Tennis/Golf/Swimming/Badminton

Jazz/KPop/Urban/Latin Dance

Piano

Attend Conferences in Landscape Architecture

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON • Sep 2018 Jun 2023-5 yrs, Seattle, WA

 • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture 

• Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies