1. ANNA POLSPOEL
Licensed Landscape Architect (AAPQ/CSLA)
Architectural Technologist
Beaconsfield, Quebec
514‐299‐9244
anna.polspoel@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To seek a position that will allow me to exploit my skills and strengths in the field of project management,
design, architecture, and client relations. My goal is to work in an environment that will bring me personal
satisfaction working as part of a dedicated team.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since April 2010 Techo‐Bloc, St‐Hubert, Quebec, Landscape Architect
Project Manager; concept design, technical drawings, 3D renderings, cost
estimates, request for quotes and negotiations, on‐site supervision,
mounting/dismantling and shipping logistics, and management of large
homeshow/tradeshow/vendor display booths in Canada and the U.S.
Tasks also include briefing implementation teams (carpenters, production
managers, external engineers and sub‐contractors, graphic designers, sales
associates, freight logistics representatives), presentations to upper management,
travel to and from shows in Canada and the U.S.
Research & Development of new and existing products and technologies,
conceptualization, prototyping, and testing of new products within a team led by
the President and engineering chiefs.
Since 2012 Full scale residential and commercial landscape plans under my personal name,
including client presentations, on‐site supervision, sub‐contractor management.
Since May 2012 City of Beaconsfield Planning Advisory Committee (PAC)
Our mandate is to study and submit recommendations to the municipal Council
on questions regarding planning, zoning, as well as opinions on comprehensive
development programs, on plans concerning site planning, integration and
architecture of constructions or the development of the land and related work
and on requests for minor exemptions.
Jan. 2009 to April 2010 Groupe Brigil Construction, Gatineau, Quebec, Assistant Project Manager
Designing and managing new residential and commercial construction including
working drawings, specifications and cost estimates, scheduling of construction
trades, on‐site supervision, request for proposals, extensive permit application
documentation. Collaboration on multidisciplinary company projects, such as land
development, with urban planners, architects, and other project managers.

2. ACADEMIC
2004‐2008 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
University of Montreal, Architecture & Planning Department
2002‐2004 Pure & Applied Science
Dawson College, Montreal, Quebec
1998‐2002 Architectural Technology
Algonquin College of Applied Arts & Technology, Ottawa, Ontario
LANGUAGES, SOFTWARE & INTERESTS
• French (perfectly), English (perfectly), Italian (well) – All three spoken, read, and written
• AutoCAD, Dynascape, ArchiCAD 3D, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Sketchup
• Cycling, jogging, travel, volunteering, history, mosaics, design of furniture, balconies, and gardens.
INTERNSHIPS
Summer 2008 Centre‐Jardin Botanix Cloutier, Chelsea, Quebec, Horticulture Advisor.
Summer 2007 École Internationale d’été de Percé de l’Université Laval, Percé, Québec
Architecture and visual arts studio: Creating with the landscape / Land Art
Summer 2007 Corush Sunderland Wright, Ottawa, Ontario, Student Landscape Architect
Preparing cost estimates, construction details, drawing and sketching landscape plans,
and preparing and assisting in public consultations with towns.
Summer 2006 Cristopher Simmonds Architect, Ottawa, Ontario, Architectural Technologist
Concept designs, construction drawings, and consultations with green roof experts.
Summer 2006 Edification of Spaces & Landscapes, Intensive Programme, Bucharest, Romania
Multidisciplinary Studio, credited by the University of Montreal
Students of architecture, landscape, planning and horticulture from Canada and Europe
united to create/propose ideas for the revitalization of the Romanian capital.
Summer 2005 & 2002 City of Ottawa, Technical Assistant (Building Permits)
Plans examination for new construction, pools, fences, sheds, retaining walls, lot
setbacks, property limits, building heights, land coverage, building code verifications,
structural integrity calculations, zoning bylaw verification.
Summer 2004 Drummond Designs Inc., Hull, Quebec, Architectural Technologist
Client consultations/presentations, administration of contracts, modifying and ordering
house plans, on‐site evaluations/supervision, and cost estimates for residential projects.
Summer 2003 Panzini Conseils, Architects, Montreal, Quebec, Architectural Technologist
Producing construction drawings and details for large condominium projects.
Summer 2001 Barry J. Hobin & Associates, Ottawa, Ontario, Architectural Technician
Generate technical drawings and presentation boards for architectural projects.