Kim Thoure has a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from Clemson University with a minor in horticulture and a 4.0 GPA. She has experience in landscape design, site analysis, master planning, urban design, construction documentation, and plant care from coursework, internships, and jobs. Her skills include AutoCAD, Land F/X, DynaSCAPE, Google SketchUP, GIS, Adobe, hand rendering, and drafting.
1. Kim Thoures EDUCATION
126F University Village Dr., Central, SC 29630
352.397.6370 ----- kthoure@clemson.edu
EXPERIENCE
2009-2013 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY: Clemson, SC Summer 2012 Campbell & Ferrara: Alexandria, VA
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture: December 2013 Jim Campbell: 703-354-6724
Minor: Horticulture June 2012 - August 2012
GPA: 4.0 • Landscape Design Intern: Shadowed designers,
worked in the garden center, visited construction sites,
Site Design Studio: 2010-2011
helped the landscape design assistant produce plans
• Performed site analysis and used AutoCAD, Google Earth,
Google SketchUP, and Adobe programs to design sites in
and renderings for presentations, learned and trained
India; Seneca, SC; and Clemson, SC. the designers with DynaSCAPE.
Regional Design Studio: 2011
• Used GIS and extensive research to develop a Master Plan Summer 2010 Greenspace Inc.: Chicago, IL
for Greenville County, SC, using natural byways to attract Lois Grimm: 773-772-4920
and promote eco- and agri-tourism. May 2010 – July 2010
Urban Design Studio: 2012 • Landscaper and Assistant Designer: Installed container
• Conducted extensive research and site analysis to develop gardens and other residential landscapes. Assisted
urban design plans for tourist port cities Hurghada, Egypt, with and submitted designs for projects.
and Charleston, South Carolina.
Construction and Grading: 2011
• Refined skills in AutoCAD to produce construction
document drawings, site details, and sections. LEADERSHIP
Horticulture classes: 2011-2012 • National Garden Club Scholarship Winner: 2011
• Expanded knowledge of plant identification and care for • National AP Scholar
plants in and around Zone 7
• Gained experience and exposure to trees in urban settings
and their special care and maintenance requirements
DESIGN SKILLS
• AutoCAD
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Land F/X
• National Garden Club Scholarship Winner: 2011 • DynaSCAPE
• National AP Scholar • Google SketchUP
• GIS (introductory)
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Hand rendering and drafting