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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Lead the design of 15 large scale high-rise residential projects, from project conception to schematic design and review working drawings. - Execute innovative design strategies and implement energy-efficient and sustainable design practices.- Direct junior designers and partner with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous learning. - Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to adhere to tight project timelines and budget constraints.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Led successful projects through design development phases and applications for residential and mixed-use projects. - Collaborated with various disciplines and teams to navigate complex codes and ordinances, while maintaining clear communication throughout consistently meeting deadlines.- Assisted in the design and project management of multiple retrofitted heritage buildings, overseeing the construction and reviewing shop drawings.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

- Researched and cowrote a paper “Affordable Housing in Border Cities” published in Cities, Volume 88, specifically about the U.S. - Mexico border.- The paper focuses on Tijuana and the lack of housing in the area, presenting the organization Fundación Esperanza International as a case study.

Toronto

- Monitored and inspected Provincial heritage properties, with a focus on analyzing significant heritage elements.- Prepared detailed management reports for a wide range of properties, including photographic documentation, condition assessments and archival documentation. - Liaised between internal and external partners to protect and advocate for Ontario’s heritage sites, in alignment with the priorities of the Trust and Provincial Government.

- Produced drawings and diagrams with the Accessibility Advantage team.- Researched inclusive design standards referencing the AODA, OBC, Provincial and Municipal codes.- Rebuilt a detailed accessibility compliance matrix for office use, contributing to the firm’s reputation forquality and attention to detail.

Toronto, Canada

Outreach work on university campuses and events in Toronto & GTA, including educational tabling at festivals, farmers markets, and workshops.Schedule weekly meetings, organize and collect data using excel, and promote upcoming events through social media.Worked on several campaigns: Exposing the Tar Sands, Protecting Ontario’s Greenbelt, Just Beautiful, Green Power, Young Reporters for the Environment, & Protecting the Great Lakes.

Toronto, Canada

Research on accessibility standards to create educational resources. This includes referencing AODA, OBC, Provincial and Municipal codes.Formatted a detailed accessibility compliance matrix in order to have a user friendly and technically accurate document to be used by team members. Worked on a variety of projects independently and others in team settings, completing work productively and accurately.

Woodbine Beach, Toronto

Researched beach terrain and rain gardens combined with dune systems for renewal. Created multiple renderings of landscape possibilities. Design proposal presented to Blue Flag Program Coordinator.

Provided administrative support in order to help further the expansion of the Blue Flag program in Canada.Responsible for conducting research on beach communities and outreach to target contacts.Developed profiles of beach communities for each province, including contact information for relevant staff, elected officials and other stakeholders.

Kamshet, India

Co-designed a communal gathering and play space with a team of designers. Assisted in sourcing materials and managing budget. Worked on constructing and finishing the park to inspire unity.

Master Of Architecture (March), Architecture

Bachelor Of Environmental Design, Environmental Design