CATHERINE ORDONEZ

Sustainability-focused Landscape Designer with 20+ years of experience delivering sustainable, high-impact designs across China, India, and Southeast Asia. As a LEED Green Associate, I champion environmentally responsible solutions that blend creative expression with technical precision. Specializing in construction detailing, grading plans, and BIM-integrated documentation, I streamline approvals and reduce revisions. My portfolio spans commercial plazas, hospitality venues, residential communities, and public parks. Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, and BIM workflows, I collaborate seamlessly with structural and MEP teams to accelerate project timelines and ensure design excellence.

Senior Project Designer

One Landscape Design Feb 2025

• Developed technical drawings, 3D models, and site planning solutions using AutoCAD, Rhino and SketchUp.

• Worked closely with stakeholders to ensure seamless design integration.

• Managed project workflows, ensuring accuracy in technical documentation and efficient spatial planning.

Senior Project Designer

BELT COLLINS INTL (HK) LTD Sep 2010 - Oct 2024

• Collaborated closely with the Team Director and acted as a client liaison, coordinating effectively with contractors and suppliers to ensure adherence to design specifications and project timelines.

• Developed comprehensive landscape designs creating masterplans, site development schemes, scene settings and site sections. Utilized design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Rhino,Photoshop) and rendering software (e.g., Lumion, Enscape) to create visual presentations enhancing client presentations and project proposals.

• Demonstrated the ability to navigate complex project requirements leveraging strong project management skills to seamlessly coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining client satisfaction and exceeding expectations.

• Authored the design and managed the implementation of a diverse portfolio of landscape projects, ranging from sales areas and residential properties to commercial, hospitality, and institutional developments.

• Oversaw all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initial client consultations and design development to coordinating with contractors and ensuring successful on-site execution.

• Led a team of 2–3 members to successfully complete detailed construction packaging projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards and client specifcations.

Production Manager

VHS PHILIPPINES LTD June 2004 - Aug 2010

• Managed a team of 20+ personnel and coordinated daily design production operations from conceptual stage, design development stage to construction detailing.

• Oversee the management, planning and scheduling of resources to ensure timely submission of package deliverables.

• Oversaw production staff training and mentorship activities to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Monitored performance metrics to identify and address areas of improvement.

Hong Kong Design Institute

Professional Diploma in Building Information Modelling (Architectural Studies)

University of Santo Tomas

Bachelor of Science in Architecture