Research assistant for Professor Karen Keddy chosen with the responsibilities of assisting in the procurement of information for completion of Cultural History Research Report pertaining to the 1917 Halifax Explosion. Duties include constructing matrices, updating appendices information, designing front cover of publication, and further documentation of materials.

Assisted during site visits, performed office documentation of precedent materials, and contributed the majority of internship towards the complete redevelopment of firm website. Majority of contribution pertained to acquiring and documenting materials, formatting layout of pages, and writing majority of body text pertaining to an all-encompassing description of the firm, its' principal and mission statement. This creation led to insightful discussions of the profession today along with specifics of firm marketing. http://dsdarchitecture.com/

-Learned proper firm filing procedures for billing, change orders, and plotting methods-Took site measurements and photographs along with meeting clients and contractors-Performed AutoCAD drafting of interior plans and corresponding schedules, detail changes, and elevation keys-Acquired a great deal of knowledge specifically concerning projects in the hospitality and commercial markets -Attended lunch-and-learns and became familiarized with interior components-Assisted in calculating site spot elevations and grade changes-Expressed talent with graphic standards on presentation quality furniture floor plans