TRAVIS ARMSTRONG GLENN www.travisaglenn.com | travisaglenn@gmail.com Brooklyn, New York
EMPLOYMENT Designer
May 2013 - Current
Independent Consultant
Various
Provide residential landscape design consulting for single family residences, primarily through plant selection, design concept development and material selection guidance Provide detailed drawings and renderings for design dimensions, materials, and plant species Work closely with clients and any existing project team (maintenance crews, contractors, architects) to incorporate existing conditions / projects and execute design project For limited design interventions, provide design / build services Graduate Assistant
August 2012 - May 2013
University of Texas, School of Architecture
Austin, TX
Assist with daily IT troubleshooting, software implementation and software instruction Conduct training at various skill levels for software programs and digital fabrication equipment Maintain digital fabrication equipment, lab printers and plotters, as well as School AV equipment Assistant Vice President
September 2006 - December 2009
Willis Limited, North American Terrorism Insurance Group
London, UK + New York, NY
Partnered with local offices to initiate, develop and strengthen client relationships across Northeast Assisted with monthly budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and per contract regulatory compliance processes for over 100 accounts equalling $2 million in revenue Researched client needs, developed and marketed new products to existing client and prospects Research Assistant
September 2002 - August 2004
Southern Methodist University, Department of Geophysics
Dallas, TX
Developed assembly, installation and testing procedure for 4 sites of 10 km. radio network installation in the Korean DMZ Created and analyzed five year database for in mine event modeling and data interpretation Installed and maintained 11 main stations and 150 regional sensors for in mine seismic test
EDUCATION Master of Landscape Architecture (ASLA Certificate of Honor)
July 2010 - May 2013
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
Transboundary Waters Economics of Urban & Regional Policy
Bioregional Planning Ecology + Native Plants
International Sustainable Social Development Sustainable Urban Economic Development
Master of Science Finance and Economics
September 2005 - July 2006
London School of Economics and Political Science Financial Economics
International Finance
London, UK Microeconomics
BA Economics (Honors)
August 2000 - December 2004
Southern Methodist University Environmental Engineering (Minor) Cultural Anthropology (Minor) International Studies (Minor)
Corporate Finance Theory
Dallas, TX Cost Benefit Analysis International Trade
International Economic Policy International Macroeconomic Theory + Policy
TRAVIS ARMSTRONG GLENN SELECTED PROJECTS Casa Serena
June 2012 - Ongoing
Private Residence
Puerto Escondido, Mexico Construction completed August 2014
For this beach retreat, the clients had several specific design goals, including access for all ages, strategies to mitigate seasonal climate extremes (heat and rainfall), while preserving the property’s privacy and views to the ocean Collaborated with local construction crew and team of artisans to install final design, adjusting for as built conditions and material availability The Living District + The Falls with multi-disciplinary teams
January 2012 + January 2013
Gerald D Hines Competition, Urban Land Institute Participation on multidisciplinary teams to develop master plans emphasizing community participation, high design standards, ecological resilience, and financial viability to rejuvenate urban areas in Houston, TX and Minneapolis, MN. Laguna Gateway
Austin, TX Cogburn Competition Third Place Honorable Mention
Summer 2012
Advanced Architecture Studio, Coleman Coker Explored expansion of the Laguna Atascosa NWR to provide under-served communities with outdoor recreation facilities, enhance critical habitat connectivity, and preempt the extension of urban sprawl into future flood zones
Austin, TX
Banks of Time with Kevin Sullivan
Spring 2012
Landscape Architecture Studio, Jason Sowell Investigation into the use of ecological restoration techniques for wildfire recovery and land management to complement the processes, rituals, and cultural value of the proposed 1,000 acre cemetery complex
Austin, TX Winner, Design Excellence Recognized, Texas ASLA Published, ISSUE 009
SERVICE Landscape Architecture Representative UT SOA, Graduate School of Architecture Representative Council
September 2011 - May 2012 Austin, TX
Student Representative UT SOA, Coordinating Committee
September 2011 - May 2012 Austin, TX 2011 - 2012 Seasons Austin, TX
Captain UT SOA, Intramural Softball + Soccer Teams Co-Chair / Vice President American Society of Landscape Architects, Student Chapter
September 2010 - May 2012 Austin, TX
Captain LSE Finance and Economics Program, Soccer Team
September 2005 - June 2006 London, UK
Graduate Student Representative LSE Finance and Economics Program, Student Staff Committee
September 2005 - June 2006 Austin, TX
TECHNICAL SKILLS Adobe Creative Suite AutoCAD Google Sketchup + 3DS Max
ArcGIS + Google Earth Pro Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Premier
Hand Modeling Hand Drawing Photography
Public Speaking Economic Analysis