Tim Nickerson, RLA

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for proactive approach in identifying and addressing issues, with a strong focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Registered Landscape Architect, #4323

President | Board Member  |  Friends of Fairsted                    2017-2020

• Quickly gained respect of fellow board members to be selected as President of the non-profit Friends group supporting the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (FLO NHS)
• Led several key initiatives in support of the FLO NHS including the landscape restoration of the Green Hill Parcel, which involves Friends of Fairsted’s the single largest donation in history
• Organized the organizations well-regarded semi-annual lecture series with luminary practitioners and scholars

Chair, Chapter Presidents Council + Several National Committees  |  

American Society of Landscape Architects

• Collaborated with national officers, national staff, other chapter leaders, and others to successfully organize and lead several multi-day meetings that provided robust information on successful, efficient, and innovation of chapters

President  |  Boston Society of Landscape Architects Fund     2016-2019

• Founder of the charitable non-profit dedicated towards providing scholarship opportunities to exceptional students
• Led the management and coordination of dedicated funds named after professionals of national importance who have passed

President, President Elect, Membership Committee Chair  |  

Boston Society of Landscape Architects                                    2006 – 2019

• Successfully erased a significant budget deficit through innovative fundraising while increasing member benefits and increased member satisfaction
• Led the planning efforts for dozens of educational opportunities, social gatherings, and awards events including the organization’s first annual conference
• Led the development, management, and evolution of BSLA Fieldbook, a semi-annual journal educating members on current trends and major developments in the field, providing important information about the organization, and informing policy makers about the work of the profession through targeted mailing
• Gained a following from national leaders while successfully serving as the chapter co-chair for the 2013 ASLA Annual Meeting where 5,000 landscape architects convened in Boston from around the world

Jury Chair, Founder  |  

Nashua (NH) International Design Competition                     2010 – 2012

• Convinced the mayor and Board of Aldermen to approve the creation NH’s first municipally sponsored design competition
• Led a diverse team of nine jury members, many with no design/planning experience from the creation of the competition’s Call for Entries to the evaluation of the dozens of entries spanning five continents

Alderman, Ward 2  |  Nashua (NH) Board of Aldermen          2002 – 2004

• Successfully handled several controversial neighborhood issues, addressed long-term, city-wide issues, and co-led the management of a $140M+ school construction project

Board Member  |  Nashua (NH) Board of Education             1998 – 2002

• Successfully handled several controversial neighborhood issues, addressed long-term, city-wide issues, and co-led the management of a $140M+ school construction project

Nearly 100 Political Campaigns                                                1997 – 2020

• Led and advised nearly 100 political campaigns at varying levels (federal, state, county, and local) levels with an exceptional success rate of over 70%
• Coordinated special fundraising events, rallies, and town hall meetings with speakers such as Fmr. Senator Bill Bradley and Fmr. Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell

• Boston Society of Landscape Architects Inaugural “Outstanding Service Award”, 2013
• American Society of Landscape Architects Award of Honor, 2008
• NH Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Alumni Hall of Fame, 2002
• Honorary Citizen, Ansong County, South Korea, 1997

• American Society of Landscape Architects
• Boston Society of Landscape Architects
• Construction Specifications Institute