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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Laboratory and Research Design

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• In charge of construction administration for large-scale affordable housing projects.• Coordination of multiple projects with the Hamilton Wentworth School Board and coordination of varying schedules with consultantsand engineers to meet rigid deadlines and construction timelines.• Led the design of a residential addition and coordinated the permit submission and engineer drawings.

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

• Created content for social media accounts including graphics.• Scheduled future posts to follow upcoming events.• Maintained and updated website as projects progressed.• Planned upcoming blog posts.

• Creating feasible outlines to guide the projects from ideation to fruition that include the project scope, necessary resources, anticipated time and financial requirements, strategy for communication among relevant stakeholders, and plan for execution and documentation.• Participating and supervising the successful execution of each stage of the project through open communication with the project team members and stakeholders.

Guelph, Ontario

• Lead the pursuit of agricultural design projects by initiating and stewarding relationships with external partners and participating in various interviews for potential projects.• Was integral in the design and coordination of the new Field Crop Services Building for the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus. • Elevated the effectiveness of stakeholder and community workshops with engaging presentations and icebreakers that promoted discussion and problem-solving. • Part of a passionate team dedicated to actualizing Nokum's House, an Indigenous research cabin, on the University of Guelph campus.• Worked collaboratively with team members and stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of design work to fit a client’s budget and ideas more closely.• Developed effective design iterations utilizing necessary physical and digital tools both in 2D and 3D from draft to project completion. • Ensured design met rigorous requirements, including safety standards and governmental regulations while advocating for accessible design to go above and beyond basic requirements to meet the needs of every individual.

Waterloo, Ontario

• Worked with the University of Waterloo's Athletics & Recreation department assisting the graphic designer on promotional and fundraising projects. • Designed branding for clubs such as Move Your Mind within the recreation department as well as the 2017 Think Pink t-shirt.

Sudbury, Ontario

• Lead designer for the preliminary design of a public school while managing project documents and drawings. Other responsibilities included: • writing and reviewing proposals• reviewing construction and architectural drawings• assisting in drawing mark-ups and details • drafting and 3D modeling• editing technical reports

Duntroon, Ontario

• Designer on a cottage renovation which included sole responsibility of completing drawings to obtain a building permit. Other responsibilities included• 3D modeling projects in Revit• rendering of 3D models in Revit for client review• preliminary design of the interior of a high-end winter retreat

Ottawa, Canada Area

Primary responsibilities included:• directing and managing project documents• construction drawings, site condition assessments, technical report writing, and site review during construction. • Played a crucial role in obtaining Occupancy for a small demolition and rebuilding of a church hall to meet the client's deadline.

Montreal, Quebec

• Coordinator on residential projects including developing structural details and construction drawings for additions and renovations working closely with the project engineers in French. • Prepared conceptual work and presentations for various proposals to present to clients. The conceptual work included research, schematic design drawings and sketches, and building a wood display board for in-person presentations.

Sudbury, On

• In charge of identifying building materials, machinery, and tools to distribute to appropriate locations according to project plans and specifications.• Clean and prepare site for trades as the project progressed. • Conducted general site review during multiple construction phases.

Sudbury, On

• In charge of sales and production for multiple events and managed the company’s booth and staff for large venues such as Canada Day at Science North Sudbury and Sudbury’s Summer Fest. • Handled cash flow and the front counter while managing the distribution and production of the produce. • In charge of the company's event booth at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario, for 4 years.

Masters Of Architecture, Architecture

Supervisor: Val Rynnimeri Thesis: A design framework for a Dairy Goat Research Facility for Ontario, to support the industry.

Honours Bachelor Of Architectural Studies (Bas), Architecture

Activities and Societies: Bridge, Waterloo Architecture Student Association, Waterloo Orientation Week 2014 Committee, 2013 ACADIA.

High School Diploma, Science And Technology Education Program - French Immersion

Activities and Societies: Cancer Drive, Lockerby Athletic Association, Women's volleyball, basketball, flag football, badminton, softball.