RESUMÉ.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent collaborative skills from multiple teams and working environments
6 years of experience in a variety of design areas with a wide range of design skills
5 years experience in creating images and drawings through multiple design/drawing software
Knowledge of building construction through lectures, work and personal building experience
Developed strong leadership and organizational skills by project managing and being part of leadership committees
Developed strong problem solving skills through managing and machine operating at Braids & Laces and project managing at ACM Designs
SKILLS & SOFTWARE
Hands On Skills:
Hand drafting
Hand sketching
Model making
Wood work
Metal work
Handle tools
Power tools
Welding
Digital Fabrication
Proficient:
Photoshop
Illustrator
Indesign
Acrobat
Rhino 6
Enscape
SketchUp
AutoCAD
Revit
Basic Knowledge:
Vray
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
ZGF ARCHITECTS INC.: Co-op term, May 2023 - August 2023
Worked on all phases of the design process ranging from schematic design to construction documentation for multiple large hospital projects
Worked closely with exterior facade teams to produce connection details and facade panel layouts
Was responsible for collecting/generating graphics, analyzing project data and proposing example projects for new proposals
Assisted the City of Vancouver with creating Concrete Baselines based on the AIA 2030 Comittment
Analyzed data regarding POEs to help develop a framework for incoroporating POEs into proposals and scopes of work
Was responsible for collecting documentation for the CAGBC Zero Carbon Building Certification, creating a standard firm wide carbon offset calculator, and finding carbon offsets for projects
GEC ARCHITECTURE: Co-op term, September 2022 - December 2022
Worked closely with the partners and marketing team to produce proposals and presentations for clients
Obtained knowledge of working and construction drawings through various projects of different scales
Was responsible for coming up with schematic design options for multiple large scale urban projects including Norquest College Campus and various residential and commercial projects
Produced models and renderings for various projects for presentations and proposals
ACM DESIGNS: Co-op term, January 2022 - April 2022
Acquired experience working closely with clients involving consultations, project presentations, project management, and quoting for work done
Obtained on-the-job design practice by designing custom furniture, drafting iterations of space plans, modelling and rendering the interior of projects, creating storyboards, developing pillow plans, and obtaining specification sheets for proposals and presentations
Expanded my understanding of design standards and the Ontario Building Code through research to ensure approval of complex projects
Managed projects, including a HGTV episode, by talking with clients & contractors, scheduling the trades, creating scopes of work, site visits, audit lists, pricing for proposals, and installation of cabinetry
TREE SAVVY LANDSCAPING & GARDENS: May 2021 - August 2021
Experienced hardscaping that involved installing retaining walls, interlock, flagstone, and pouring concrete foundations
Obtained knowledge on a variety of plants both native and foreign, garden design, and garden care techniques
Was responsible for planting trees with care of positioning and gained knowledge of the size and span of tree varieties
Used strong communication skills while working with clients, my employer, and the labor crew to keep projects on time and organized
Was trained to use the skid steer, excavator and was trusted to drive company vehicles with a trailer
BRAIDS & LACES LTD: January 2016 - July 2021
Gained experience, as a weekend manager, in organization and managing people as well as being responsible for all products manufactured during the shift
Utilized time management skills and hands on skills to stay on product timelines and streamline production
Obtained problem solving, trouble shooting, and programming skills while working with a variety of machines over a variety of tasks
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO:
Candidate for Bachelor of Architecture Studies, excellent academic standing, September 2020 - present
RELEVENT COURSES:
Design Studio, Visual and Digital Media, Building Construction, Principals of Structures, Environmental Building Design, Digital Fabrication, Research & Design Build Elective
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
WASA Events Coordinator:
Planning, fundraising, and executing events for the School of Architecture
Patrticipating in Student council meetings and forming task groups to delegate tasks to
Student outreach and creating a community in the school through events that encourage participation
Flying Buttresses Football Team:
Intermural soccer team between other faculties
Form Lab:
Run like a design-build firm, getting experience with working in teams building installations
Participating in tutorials for architectural software run by Form Lab
School of Architecture Orientation Team:
Learned to problem solve and lead at the same time while keeping composed when problems occurred
Obtained experience in leading multiple groups and activities while trying to build rapport with group members
Obtained adaptability and quick-thinking skills through leading online orientation activities where attendance was always changing
Used enthusiasm to encourage participation and team building
High School Leadership Experience:
Special events committee head
Prom committee head
Leadership camp committee
Ringette team assistant captain
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Digital Technician Certification for managing the laser cutters, 3D printers and CNC after hours for fellow srudents
Foundational Training program for Peer Mentors, University of Waterloo, 2021
Excellent Academic Standing, University of Waterloo, 2020-2022
Presidents Scholarship of Distinction (admission average above 95%), University of Waterloo, 2020
Youth Sports Award, Township of Brock, 2020
Sportsmanship Award, Sunderland Stingerz Ringette Association, 2020
Student Council Award, Port Perry High School, 2020