{"id":111,"date":"2023-12-05T02:12:19","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T02:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kentatheme.com\/travel-journal\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2025-08-26T17:38:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T17:38:49","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jolantaraczynska.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Jolanta Raczynska B.Arch., M.S."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Jolanta Raczynska B.Arch., M.S.<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024 I have been honored with a Zacharias Distinguished Staff Award<\/em>, for my work at Mississippi State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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3D modeling:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SketchUp<\/strong>, Blender<\/strong>, LumiOn<\/strong>, Unreal Engine 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GIS:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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QGIS<\/strong>, ArcGIS Pro<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Graphic:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Photoshop<\/strong>, Illustrator<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Technical drawing:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AutoCAD<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Other:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MySQL<\/strong>, MS Office<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2015 – 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Master of Science (M.S.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Geography<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis: Washing the soil from the plots in Guci\u00f3w on the background of meteorological conditions in 2016-2019<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Maria Curie-Sklodowska University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lublin, Poland<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2019 – 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pedagogical course<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Maria Curie-Sklodowska University
Lublin, Poland<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2013 – 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Landscape Architecture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thesis: Concept of land development in Lubart\u00f3w<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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University of Life Sciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lublin, Poland<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Agricultural Assistant, FWRC – Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquaculture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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01.2025 – 07.2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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– Collection of soil carbon samples
– Creating maps and soil analyses in QGIS, ArcGIS Pro
– Assists professors, extension associates, and students with research and projects
– Provide technical assistance to producers and partners<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mississippi State University<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starkville, MS, USA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Horticulture Crew Member, Campus Landscape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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07.2022 – 10.2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horticulture Crew Member III (08.2023 – 10.2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horticulture Crew Member I (07.2022-08.2023)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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– 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<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mississippi State University<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starkville, MS, USA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Landscape designer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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04.2021 – 12.2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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– 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
– Introducing clients to new solutions applied in architecture and gardening<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Systemyogrodowe.pl <\/strong>
(landscaping and gardening studio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lublin, Poland<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Practice, Department of Hydrology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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04.2019 – 07.2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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– 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<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Maria Curie-Sklodowska University<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lublin, Poland<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Practice, Department of Landscape Design and Conservation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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06.2017 – 08.2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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– 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<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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University of Life Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lublin, Poland<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Internships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Department of Hydrology and Climatology, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State Water Holding \u201ePolish Waters\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department of Landscape Design and Conservation, University of Life Sciences in Lublin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pedagogical internships in teaching geography in a primary and high school<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zielono Mi Barbara Czarnota (landscape architecture studio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miejskie Przedsi\u0119biorstwo Zieleni in Lublin (city greenery maintenance corporation)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Courses and conferences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GulfStates Horticultural Expo, Mobile, AL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Landscape Design & Graphics Workshop, Mobile, AL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSWS Bacteriological Monitoring, Mississippi State University Extension, Starkville, MS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSWS Biomonitoring, Mississippi State University Extension, Starkville, MS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to Blender<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to Sculpting in Blender<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intro to VR and Steam Gaming<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video Games in the Social Sciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GulfStates Horticultural Expo, Mobile, AL, USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leveraging the Latest Adobe Tools to Get Work Done and Differentiate Your Brand Workshop, Starkville, MS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Association of Landscape Professionals, Starkville, MS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diseases, Mississippi State University Extension, Starkville, MS <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urban Tree Care, Mississippi State University Extension, Starkville, MS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ornamentals, Mississippi State University Extension, Starkville, MS <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MySQL creating and managing relational databases <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis in ArcGIS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

City Naturally Green Conference, Lublin, Poland<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Publications and reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlock a hidden potential of arcade expression in ArcGIS online map viewer (for: Geosystem Research Institute, Mississippi State University)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlock a hidden potential of arcade expression in ArcGIS online map viewer (for: Geosystem Research Institute, Mississippi State University)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Batching GIS Tasks: a Way To Speed Up Repetitive Procedures (for: Geosystem Research Institute, Mississippi State University)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generating Viewsheds: a Visibility Analysis(for: Geosystem Research Institute, Mississippi State University)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2024 Zacharias Distinguished Staff Award, Mississippi State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Soft skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Strong work ethic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creative<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Problem-solving<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good eye for detail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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