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lydia gachau

@lydiagachau

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Graduate landscape architect passionate about sustainable design and climate action.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation in sustainable design and offers opportunities for professional growth in climate action and infrastructure resilience.

I am a graduate in Landscape Architecture with a strong foundation in sustainable design and climate action. My hands-on experience includes project coordination, technical design, and stakeholder engagement, allowing me to deliver interdisciplinary projects that blend environmental sustainability with practical solutions.

Currently, I am pursuing a Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate to enhance my skills in SEO, SEM, and social media management. My professional journey includes internships with various organizations where I contributed to greening initiatives and sustainable infrastructure projects. I am committed to creating resilient environments and promoting climate security through innovative design.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Intern, TVET Greening Division

Current

Ministry of Education, Kenya

Jan 2025 - Present (6 months)

Supported greening of TVET institutions through research, project coordination, and stakeholder outreach. Conducted background research on sustainable infrastructure and institutional resilience.

Research Project Coordination

Volunteer

Mlango Farm Project

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Conducted site analyses and developed sustainable playground landscape designs using ArchiCAD and SketchUp. Participated in project meetings, client consultations, and site visits.

Landscaping SketchUp

Freelance Landscape Designer

Freelance

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Delivered eco-friendly landscape designs for private clients, producing technical drawings, 3D models, and presentations. Supervised implementation phases to ensure project alignment with design goals.

Landscaping 3D Modeling Content Design

Intern, Directorate of Public Works Kiambu

Kiambu County Government, Kenya

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Supported infrastructure projects through site assessments, technical drawings, and landscape planning. Collaborated with engineers, architects, and planners to integrate environmental considerations into public works projects.

Collaboration

Data Entry Clerk

Juja Call Center

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Accurately entered and updated customer data, organized records, and collaborated with departments to maintain information integrity. Ensured data accuracy and efficient record management.

Data Entry Data Management Record keeping Data Integrity

Intern

Cornerstone Real Estate

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Supported conceptual landscape design tasks and conducted plant/material research. Participated in site visits and prepared presentations and reports.

Plant Research Report Preparation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Google / Coursera

Professional Certificate, Digital Marketing & E-commerce

Gaining comprehensive knowledge in SEO, SEM, social media management, analytics, and e-commerce strategies to execute effective digital marketing campaigns.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture

Graduated with a Pass, focusing on sustainable design, site planning, and environmental analysis. Skilled in AutoCAD, SketchUp, creative problem-solving, and spatial planning.