Adem O’Byrne 605-4740 46th Ave. SW Calgary, AB T3E-6W8 ademobyrne.carbonmade.com | ademobyrne@gmail.com | (403) 919-7768
OBJECTIVE
To find a work environment which will push the present limits of my abilities and present ample opportunity to gain the respect of my colleagues
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT
Kasian Junior Designer
Feb. 2016–Nov. 2016 Calgary, AB
Working in teams and individually on various design projects using BIM and CAD software through concept and schematic design, design development to contract documents Assisting with research, marketing proposals and general business development
Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design (U of T) Teaching Assistant Toronto, ON
Sept. 2014–Dec. 2014
Helping master's students advance computational skills—using Grasshopper, Rhinoscript, Python and Processing
Boxwood Architects Intern Architect Toronto, ON
May. 2014–Sept. 2014, Jan. 2015
Various responsibilities within a small firm including rendering; drafting typical orthography from concept design to contract documents; connection details; building code and by-law paperwork
Attending client meetings, preparing presentations, coordinating with developers, interior designers, mechanical and structural engineers
Tom Bessai + Daniel Hambleton (U of T) Teaching Assistant Toronto, ON
Sept. 2013–Dec. 2013
Running weekly lab sessions and assisting lectures—teaching techniques in Grasshopper, Blender, and Unity (game engine software) Outside classroom assistance and troubleshooting
The Lablonde Partnership Architects Junior Designer Calgary, AB
Plans, sections and elevations in design development and schematic design, using hand-drafting, physical models and later CAD software
Elevation-renders; site context diagrams; window, door and hardware schedules
Aziza Chaouni Projects Graphic Designer Toronto, ON
Apr. 2010–Aug. 2010 Calgary, AB
Demolition of previous cladding to expose sheathing Installation of a new vapour barrier, rigid foam insulation and fiber cement siding
Warner Shelter Systems Ltd. Tensile Structure Installation Calgary, AB
Oct. 2011–Mar. 2012
Researching and diagramming standard models for manorial land plots
Tru Exteriors Retrofit Construction
Dec. 2012–Jan. 2013
Creating drawings and diagrams for northern Moroccan border solutions (EU Refuge for Africans escaping autocratic states) Research involving the potential for resolve of border conflicts surrounding the enclaves
Georges Farhat (U of T) Graphic Designer Toronto, ON
EDUCATION
Apr. 2013–July 2013
July 2007–Aug. 2009
Worked as a labourer moving and installing metal parts, climbing trussing and assembling arabesque, clearspan and marquee tents during the spring/summer season Constructed the majority of tents for the Calgary Stampede and Capital Ex in Edmonton
Masters of Architecture, University of Toronto: Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, 2011-2015 (3.9 GPA) Bachelor of Fine Arts (Studio Concentration. With Distinction) minor in Architecture, University of Calgary, 2006-2011 (3.8 GPA)
SKILLS PROFILE
Highly proficient in AutoCAD 2015, Rhinoceros 5.0 SR8 and Grasshopper (parametric software plugin); Adobe Creative Suite—Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash, etc. Skilled with Autodesk Revit (completed training), 3DS Max and Maya, V-ray, Cinema 4-D, Processing, Rhinoscript, Python, Unity, Blender, Sketch-up Model-making, watercolour, pen & ink, oil & acrylic, graphite Other Languages: Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (non-technical)
AWARDS + SCHOLARSHIPS
Re-Thinking the Future International Architecture Thesis Award — Product Design (2015) University of Toronto Fellowship- ARCLA ($1580/2014) UTAPS Grant ($5200, $2800/2014) Awarded Mention—Superstudio 2A Competition (2012) Fine Arts Supporting Success Scholarship ($700/2010) Wilfred Archibald Walter Bursary ($2500/2009) Dean’s List—Faculty of Fine Arts (2009-10) Smiley Raborn, Jr. Scholarship ($2000/2009) Jason Lang Scholarship ($1000/2008) Louise McKinney Scholarship ($2500/2007) University of Calgary Undergraduate Merit Award ($1300/2007) Dean’s List—Faculty of Communication and Culture (2007) University of Calgary Admission Scholarship ($1500/2006)
ACTIVITIES
MALI Design Competition Entrant (2016) IATA Competition Entrant, Re-Thinking the Future (2015) Code Kitchen, Coding/programming workshops (2014) eVolo Competition Entrant, Skyscraper Competition (2013) Capoeira, Brazilian Martial Arts (2010-2011) President, Visual Studies Undergraduate Society (2010) Electronic Music Composer, Reason + Ableton Live (2004-2015) References available upon request.