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Canada

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Completed site visits, wrote, and performed quality control reviews of Building Condition Assessment (BCA) reports for a project spanning multiple Ontario Ministries. This initiative covered up to 4,200 properties, ranging from multi-unit complexes and campus-style establishments to residential properties and commercial leases• Identified critical components and systems in need of significant capital investment to ensure optimal operating condition• Prepared capital expenditure reports for diverse properties, encompassing both current and intended use• Developed cost projections over designated periods (e.g., 20-year analysis period) for refurbishment and replacement of building components• Created a model and template which took data from ~4,200 sites and summarized key information for the purposes of supporting strategic investment and infrastructure planning initiatives. The model also provided information used to generate Summary Reports that highlighted significant findings of deficiencies, facility conditions, maintenance costs and priority investments• Prepared technical and financial specifics for public Requests for Proposals (RFPs)• Conducted both pre and post construction reserve fund studies for numerous condominium projects across the Greater Toronto Area• Completed review, verification, certification and project & loan monitoring of hard & soft project costs along with conducting site visits and providing reports on the progression and valuation of work in place for various property types across Ontario

Pickering, On

• Conducted Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) of residential, commercial, industrial, community, and institutional properties for various financial, industrial, real estate and legal clients throughout Ontario• Completed visual and subsurface investigations based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) Standards and GuidelinesPhase I ESAs:• Completed detailed reviews of environmental registries, historical information, relevant reports and site findings to determine areas of potential environmental contamination and the presence of hazardous materials• Developed conclusions and Phase II recommendations based on results, authored reports and coordinated drilling and monitoring well installationPCAs:• Assessed and identified physical deficiencies of property elements including the structural frame, building envelope, roofing, mechanical, electrical, and fire suppression systems, components and equipment• Recommended replacement, reconstruction, and/or repair strategies; estimated costs for immediate repair and replacement reserves; and prepared technical reports and drawings

Kingston, On

• Designed and modelled a process for industrial wastewater treatment involving forward osmosis• Performed engineering calculations and duties such as equipment sizing and risk assessment• Developed a financial model to assess economic feasibility of the system along with operating costs and profits• Prepared Front End Engineering Design report which included items such as safety studies, project timelines, process flow diagrams, and chemical processing methods

Kingston, On

• Worked in a multidisciplinary team to create and run a start-up within a three month time frame fostering creativity and innovation• Co-founded company that focused on removing plastic from the ocean and other water bodies while promoting sustainable choices• Gained both commercial and technical knowledge participating in seminars run by Commerce and Engineering professors, seasoned entrepreneurs and business experts• Consulted with professionals in several industries and toured multiple manufacturing facilities learning about different industries and processes• Expanded project and resource management skills by securing manufacturers and suppliers in multiple fields

Vancouver, Bc

• Hired, trained and managed a small sales team developing leadership, teamwork and management skills in a fast-paced environment• Interacted and engaged thousands of customers developing exceptional communication skills

Vancouver, Bc

• Implemented an automated premium calculation system resulting in increased efficiency in several divisions• Worked closely with multiple departments gaining experience in a professional office environment

North Vancouver, Bc

Vancouver, Bc

Vancouver, Bc

Vancouver, Bc

Building Science Practice Certificate

Bachelor’S Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Chemical Engineering

Education record

Activities and Societies: Student Mentorship Program, Varsity Football, Varsity Rugby