Resumé

EDUCATION

Candidate for Honours Bachelor of Architectural Studies, University of Waterloo, Cambridge, Ontario, September 2020 - Present

Relevant Courses:

Design Studio, Steel Construction, Research Design Build, Digital Fabrication, Building Science, Environmental Building Design, Principles of Structures, Urbanism

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

May 2023 to August 2023; September 2023 - Present Office of Mcfarlane Biggar Architects and Designers, Vancouver, British Columbia

Role: Architectural Co-Op

  • Working alongside a principal I created a feasibility report for the renovation of the TransLink Stadium Chinatown SkyTrain Station. As part of this exercise, I diagramed and studied the site before compiling and organizing the report. I also took a lead role in developing an emerging design direction based on the report’s findings.

  • In a group of four I created multiple floor plan options and associated demising wall/mullion details for a micro unit hotel feasibility study for a mixed occupancy adaptive reuse tower in Victoria, BC. I successfully created a presentation including these drawing that we then presented to the hotel manager and clients.

  • Individually, I designed and built a presentation model of the Lansdowne Presentation Centre. I effectively experimented with different materials and techniques to capture the building and landscaping.

  • In a group of three I researched sprinkler code (NFPA 13), acoustic panel systems and documented the existing condition of the SFU education building to create a design proposal to improve reverberation times and privacy in offices and classrooms.

September 2022 to December 2022 Baird Sampson Neuert Architects, Toronto, Ontario

Role: Architectural Co-Op

  • Alone I designed and coordinated a small office renovation. Tasks included sourcing products, communicating with the client and engineers, and writing specifications.

  • In a small group, I helped designed facades and interior layouts to accomodate for clients demands while still achieving our goal of design excellence.

  • I created a construction drawing set for a local TCHC heritage building with a colleague.

  • With the help of a colleague, we created and updated drawings and graphics using the Revit and the Adobe Suite to submit to the Canadian Architect Award.

January 2022 to April 2022 Giovanni Tassone Architecture, Toronto, Ontario

Role: Architectural Co-Op

  • Through provided classes and collaboration with colleagues, became adept in Revit, Autocad and Autodesk Construction Cloud to aid in the design and refinement of ongoing projects.

  • Worked on time-sensitive projects for Daniels Corp. and Marlin Spring, being flexible and efficient to design and updating drawings for deadlines.

  • Involved in developing the Smithfield Residence project from its conception, making several design decisions to create a sensitive and efficient family home.

  • Gained experience interacting with clients by joining meetings with Marlin Spring and actively discussing the Smithfield residence with the family to create iterations that align with their goals.

July 2020 to Present RZMbl Architecture, Toronto, Ontario

Role: Founder

  • Successfully started and marketed a small business, developing communication and client relations skills earning many customers.

  • Designing garden pavilions and painting architectural watercolours, that develop graphical representation skills and become a part of the building’s history.

  • Learned how to build by creating outdoor living and storage areas, achieving an understanding of what goes into a structure.

  • Ensuring projects where within client’s budget, by organizing and planning materially efficient designs and working materials lists on excel.

July 2019 KPMB Architects, Toronto, Ontario

Role: Architectural Assistant

  • Using a hot wire cutter and basic modeling tools, created a foam massing model and card landscaping to visualize and sell KPMB’s Halton courthouse competition entry.

  • Created a logical filing structure, sorted, and organized material samples for easy access and future reference.

  • While modeling, effectively worked under pressure to create a detailed landscape in time for a sales pitch to clients.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

September 2023 to Present, University of Waterloo School of Architecture, Cambridge, Ontario

Role: DTek

  • Supporting and managing Digital Fabrication equipment and engaging in the restructuring of the student run maker space.

September 2016 to June 2020, the York School, Toronto, Ontario

Role: School Ambassador

  • Actively led tours and recruited new parents for the York School as a part of the Ambassador programme.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Sports – Baseball, Cycling, Hiking, Soccer, Skiing and Kayaking

Visual Arts - Drawing, Woodworking, Modeling

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES

  • Award for Design Excellence in Arch 293 Design Studio (Summer 2022)

  • First In Class Engineering Scholarship (Summer 2022)

  • Working with Royal City Science and the University of Guelph to create an architectural proposal for a new science centre in southern Ontario (2022 to Present)

  • 4th place finalist in ArcAce!’s International Tiny Home Community Competition (2022)

  • Dean’s Honour Role, University of Waterloo (Fall 2021, Summer 2022 and Winter 2023)

  • Presidents Scholarship of Distinction (Admission Average of 95%+), University of Waterloo (2020)

  • Faculty Award for upholding high academic standards, The York School (2020)

  • Head’s list for students with an average greater than 90%, The York School (2016 to 2020)