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I am a multifaceted Urban Planner and Landscape Architect with over seven years of design work and academic experience, skilled in schematic design, concept development, and construction documentation using various tools. My strong attention to detail and exceptional communication skills aid me in collaborating effectively with diverse audiences and managing multiple design projects from concept to construction. Having worked on projects across municipal and private sectors, I am familiar with public participation, government construction review processes, and environmental stewardship. My self-starter attitude, great time management abilities, and leadership skills help me direct colleagues and multiple contracts efficiently while delivering high-quality design outcomes.…I am a multifaceted Urban Planner and Landscape Architect with over seven years of design work and academic experience, skilled in schematic design, concept development, and construction documentation using various tools. My strong attention to detail and exceptional communication skills aid me in collaborating effectively with diverse audiences and managing multiple design projects from concept to construction. Having worked on projects across municipal and private sectors, I am familiar with public participation, government construction review processes, and environmental stewardship. My self-starter attitude, great time management abilities, and leadership skills help me direct colleagues and multiple contracts efficiently while delivering high-quality design outcomes.

Winona Khuu

Project Manager, Designer, Architect, +2

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I am a multifaceted Urban Planner and Landscape Architect with over seven years of design work and academic experience, skilled in schematic design, concept development, and construction documentation using various tools. My strong attention to detail and exceptional communication skills aid me in collaborating effectively with diverse audiences and managing multiple design projects from concept to construction. Having worked on projects across municipal and private sectors, I am familiar with public participation, government construction review processes, and environmental stewardship. My self-starter attitude, great time management abilities, and leadership skills help me direct colleagues and multiple contracts efficiently while delivering high-quality design outcomes.…I am a multifaceted Urban Planner and Landscape Architect with over seven years of design work and academic experience, skilled in schematic design, concept development, and construction documentation using various tools. My strong attention to detail and exceptional communication skills aid me in collaborating effectively with diverse audiences and managing multiple design projects from concept to construction. Having worked on projects across municipal and private sectors, I am familiar with public participation, government construction review processes, and environmental stewardship. My self-starter attitude, great time management abilities, and leadership skills help me direct colleagues and multiple contracts efficiently while delivering high-quality design outcomes.

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I am a multifaceted Urban Planner and Landscape Architect with over seven years of design work and academic experience, skilled in schematic design, concept development, and construction documentation using various tools. My strong attention to detail and exceptional communication skills aid me in collaborating effectively with diverse audiences and managing multiple design projects from concept to construction.

Having worked on projects across municipal and private sectors, I am familiar with public participation, government construction review processes, and environmental stewardship. My self-starter attitude, great time management abilities, and leadership skills help me direct colleagues and multiple contracts efficiently while delivering high-quality design outcomes.

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French

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Japanese

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Work Experience

Landscape Architect at WTA Architects, Saginaw, MI

May 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025

Developed design thinking and problem solving skills through concept development and sharing design recommendations aligned to project scope, timelines, permit review needs and budget. Created design and construction documents and renderings using CAD, Adobe, and GIS software. Conducted construction administrative tasks and prepared for client presentations including note-taking and consultations. Familiar with construction process from schematic concept to construction and administration.

Senior Project Coordinator Landscape Designer (Acting) at City of Toronto, Toronto, ON

December 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025

Developed project management and problem solving skills by corresponding to stakeholders' requests for information, construction divergence, permit reviews and site inspections in a timely manner for various transportation construction contracts, consultants and contractors. Conducted strategic thinking and law-related research by identifying park and transportation related guidelines, standards and construction precedents to protect City assets while meeting project deadlines and appealing to public stakeholders.

Project Coordinator Landscape Designer at City of Toronto, Toronto, ON

May 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025

Developed written communication and attention to detail via feedback to consultants and contractors advocating for City needs in reviewing design drawing sets, construction packages, and specifications for multiple contracts and developments for a large scale transportation project. Coordinated multidisciplinary teams independently and cooperatively for field inspections, meetings, and directives for construction needs while meeting project timelines.

Landscape Designer at Earth Inc Designed Landscape, Toronto, ON

December 1, 2021 - August 27, 2025

Refined attention to detail by performing site surveys to create base plans and DWG files for next design stages. Used Vectorworks, SketchUp and InDesign to create base plans, landscape plans, design details, dimension plans, planting plans, and plant palettes for design, presentation and construction.

Teacher Assistant - Foundational Design & Professional Practice at University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

April 1, 2021 - August 27, 2025

Assisted students with instructions and technical help for Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and Rhino. Improved attention to detail by grading 20 portfolios and 35 park analysis plans on deadline with constructive feedback to help students obtain co-op jobs.

Planner (Co-op) at City of Mississauga, ON

August 1, 2017 - August 27, 2025

Strengthened customer service and research skills through business data collection for the 2017 Employment Database. Improved attention to detail by sorting about 10,000 entries of data after collection. Researched policies and precedents from conservation authorities or municipalities for development requiring environmental assessment.

Landscape Architect at WTA Architects

May 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025

Developed design thinking and problem-solving skills through concept development and shared design recommendations suited to project scope, timelines, permit review needs, and budget. Advanced communication skills and attention to detail by creating design and construction documents and renderings using CAD, Adobe, and GIS programs. Conducted construction administrative tasks and prepared for, took notes in, and consulted in client presentations. Familiar with construction processes from schematic concept to construction and construction administration.

Senior Project Coordinator Landscape Designer (Acting) at City of Toronto

December 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025

Developed project management and problem-solving skills by corresponding with stakeholders’ requests for information, construction divergence, permit reviews, and site inspections in a timely manner for various transportation construction contracts, consultants, and contractors. Advanced strategic thinking and law-related research skills by identifying park and transportation-related guidelines, standards, and relevant construction practices to protect City assets while meeting project deadlines and appealing to public stakeholders.

Project Coordinator Landscape Designer at City of Toronto

May 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025

Developed written communication and attention to detail through feedback to consultants and contractors advocating for City needs in response to reviewing design drawing sets, construction packages, and specifications for multiple contracts and developments for a large-scale transportation project. Independently and cooperatively coordinated multidisciplinary teams for conducting field inspections, meetings, as well as directives for construction needs while meeting project timelines.

Landscape Designer at Earth Inc Designed Landscape

December 1, 2021 - August 27, 2025

Refined attention to detail by performing site surveys to clearly understand and create a base plan and DWG files for subsequent design stages. Skillfully used Vectorworks, SketchUp, and InDesign to create base plans, landscape plans, design details, dimension plans, planting plans, and plant palettes for design, presentation, and construction.

Teacher Assistant - Foundational Design & Professional Practice at University of Guelph

April 1, 2021 - August 27, 2025

Assisted students with instruction and technical help for Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and Rhino, furthering my familiarity with digital graphic production applications. Improved attention to detail by grading 20 portfolios and 35 park analysis plans within deadlines with constructive feedback to help students obtain co-op jobs.

Planner (Co-op) at City of Mississauga

August 1, 2017 - August 27, 2025

Strengthened customer service and research skills through business data collection for the 2017 Employment Database. Improved attention to detail by sorting about 10,000 entries of data after the collection process. Researched policies and precedents from conservation authorities or municipalities for development requiring environmental assessment.