Personnel

Karen James

Landscape Architect

Architect

Career Objective

I would like to become a fully qualified professional in the industry of Landscape Architecture.

Work Experience

Job title and Company Name

Duration of employment

Achievements during this period

Landscape Architect
Insite Landscape Architects and Environmental Consultants, Centurion, RSA

Dec 2005 to current.

Through my involvement in certain projects I have been exposed to governmental, commercial, retail and industrial developments, master planning, environmental, and residential estate design.

I have enhanced my skills in design and detailing, client interaction and project management over this period.

Educational Qualifications

Course and Name of Institution	City and Year of Completion	Achievements during this period
Honours in Landscape Architecture University of Pretoria (UP)	Pretoria, South Africa - 2005	Awarded with Distinction. Book prizes in 2001-2003
Bachelor of Architectural Studies, University of the Witwatersrand	Johannesburg, South Africa - 2003	Awarded with Distinction. Book prize for 2005.

Activities/Interests

Arts and Travel, Sports – Triathalons, Paddling, Tennis.

Other Skills

Sketching and Painting.

Certified in Garden Design and Horticultura, Lifestyle Garden Collage, 2004.

Paul Smit

Landscape Architect

Horticulturist

Career Objective

To be part of a goal driven team of professionals striving to create award winning landscapes that are truly unique and exceptional, both locally and internationally.

Work Experience

Job title and Company Name	Duration of employment
Horticulturist, Landscape design, CAD Operator. Insite Landscape Architects and Environmental Consultants, Centurion, RSA	2007 to current.
Horticulturist, Landscape designer and client Liaison. Swartkop Gardens	2002 - 2007

Educational Qualifications

Course and Name of Institution	City and Year of Completion	Achievements
National Higher Certificate in Horticulture, TUT	Pretoria, South Africa 2005	Pass with distinction

Activities/Interests

I have been fascinated by plants and the growing of plants from when I was little. I have always known that I wanted to live my life in the green industry, and here I am! Needless to say, gardening is very much a passion of mine, but I also enjoy outdoor activities like cycling, camping and angling. Computing is also an interest of mine and I have been a keen aquarist / aquascaper for many years.

Other Skills

I have the ability to get along easily with a variety of people, making me an excellent team player. An underlying artistic intuition allows me to combine my technical knowledge of plants well with their aesthetic use, helping InSite create landscapes that are truly unique and captivating. I have highly developed organizational skills and value client service very highly. I’m fully computer literate and proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office and Adobe Photoshop.

References

Swartkop Gardens