Jolanta Raczynska B.Arch., M.S.
I am passionate about science, technology, and nature, with a Master’s in Geography and a Bachelor’s in Landscape Architecture. I am skilled in creating projects and visualizations for green spaces, as well as 3D models. I am proficient in geographic information systems (GIS), spatial analysis, and database management.
In 2024 I have been honored with a Zacharias Distinguished Staff Award, for my work at Mississippi State University
Software
3D modeling:
SketchUp, Blender, LumiOn
GIS:
QGIS, ArcGIS Pro
Graphic:
Photoshop, Illustrator
Technical drawing:
AutoCAD
Other:
MySQL, MS Office
Education
2015 – 2020
Master of Science (M.S.)
Geography
Thesis: Washing the soil from the plots in Guciów on the background of meteorological conditions in 2016-2019
Maria Curie-Sklodowska University
Lublin, Poland
2019 – 2020
Pedagogical course
Maria Curie-Sklodowska University
2013 – 2018
Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)
Landscape Architecture
Thesis: Concept of land development in Lubartów
University of Life Sciences
Lublin, Poland
Experience
Horticulture Crew Member, Mississippi State University
07.2022 – 10.2024
Horticulture Crew Member III (08.2023 – 10.2024)
Horticulture Crew Member I (07.2022-08.2023)
– Designing and maintaining flowerbeds, creating detailed design projects, and 3D visualizations
– Planning and coordinating teamwork; collaborating with individuals from different crews and departments
– Implementing principles of sustainable landscaping
– Installing new and making adjustments to existing irrigation systems
– Operation and maintenance of agricultural equipment: tractors,
excavators, and vehicles with trailers
– Preparation of documentation of used resources and plant
orders
– Developing a system for documenting and archiving completed projects
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS, USA
Designer, Systemy Ogrodowe
04.2021 – 12.2021
– Preparation of engineering projects of gardens, irrigation
system, driveways, and parking lots
– Maintenance and setting up natural swimming ponds
– Creating designs and visualizations of gardens
– Mitigating and resolving project-related issues
– Preparation of work cost estimates
– Introducing clients to new solutions applied in architecture and gardening
– Managing a team implementing executive projects
Systemyogrodowe.pl
(landscaping and gardening studio)
Lublin, Poland
Customer Advisor, Zielone Hobby
03.2020 – 03.2021
– Identification of plant diseases and advice on appropriate protection products
– Care and maintenance of decorative and functional plants in stock
– Preparation of cost estimates for home gardens
– Helping customers with the selection of house and garden plants
– Selling plants and gardening equipment
Zielone Hobby
(gardening store, plant nursery)
Lublin, Poland
Practice, Department of Hydrology
04.2019 – 07.2019
– Measurements of river flow velocity using a current meter
– River channel flow measurement with an Acoustic Doppler Current
Profiler
– Water sampling from lakes and rivers for hydro-chemical analysis
– Water parameters measurements: pH, water temperature, air
content, electrical conductivity
Maria Curie-Sklodowska University
Lublin, Poland
Practice, Department of Landscape Design and Conservation
06.2017 – 08.2017
– Preparation of executive projects for green areas in cities
– Assistance in the implementation of home garden and driveway
designs and creating 2D and 3D visualizations
– Creating educational brochures and posters
University of Life Sciences
Lublin, Poland
Internships
Department of Hydrology and Climatology, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University
State Water Holding „Polish Waters”
Department of Landscape Design and Conservation, University of Life Sciences in Lublin
Pedagogical internships in teaching geography in a primary and high school
Zielono Mi Barbara Czarnota (landscape architecture studio)
Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Zieleni in Lublin (city greenery maintenance corporation)
Courses and conferences
2024
GulfStates Horticultural Expo, Mobile, AL
Landscape Design & Graphics Workshop, Mobile, AL
MSWS Bacteriological Monitoring, Mississippi State University Extension, Starkville, MS
MSWS Biomonitoring, Mississippi State University Extension, Starkville, MS
Introduction to Blender
Introduction to Sculpting in Blender
Intro to VR and Steam Gaming
Video Games in the Social Sciences
2023
GulfStates Horticultural Expo, Mobile, AL, USA
Leveraging the Latest Adobe Tools to Get Work Done and Differentiate Your Brand Workshop, Starkville, MS
National Association of Landscape Professionals, Starkville, MS
Diseases, Mississippi State University Extension, Starkville, MS
Urban Tree Care, Mississippi State University Extension, Starkville, MS
Ornamentals, Mississippi State University Extension, Starkville, MS
MySQL creating and managing relational databases
Analysis in ArcGIS
2018
City Naturally Green Conference, Lublin, Poland
Publications and reviews
Unlock a hidden potential of arcade expression in ArcGIS online map viewer (for: Geosystem Research Institute, Mississippi State University)
Unlock a hidden potential of one-line expressions in QGIS (for: Geosystem Research Institute, Mississippi State University)
Awards
2024 Zacharias Distinguished Staff Award, Mississippi State University
Soft skills
Strong work ethic
Creative
Problem-solving
Good eye for detail
Dedicated to continuous learning