University of Calgary | Master of Architecture | 2017 - 2020
Resume
E d u ca t i o n
Cultivation of a strong sense of creative, technical, strategic and practical design thinking skills, where the passion in holistic design fully emerged and became the fundamental mindset on human connectivity with the built environment. Learning the foundation of design development, in accordance with building code, and attaining a rich experience in working in interdisciplinary groups, alongside a landscape architect and planner, in the final year of study.
University of Alberta | Bachelor of Design | 2012 - 2017
Enhanced creativity in visual storytelling in different mediums including: branding, print design, illustration, interactive design, wayfinding and UX design. The process of learning these different approaches become the fundamentals in contextualizing meaningful yet practical design which became the backbone during the M.Arch program.
Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School | Regina, SK. | 2009-2012 Opertations Specialist / Product Sales Specialist (Apple Retail Inc.) | 2017 - Present Apple Store Market Mall, Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB During this experience, I had:
Resident Assistant (Residence Services) | 2013 - 2017 University of Alberta HUB Residence, 112th St. NW, Edmonton, AB During this experience, I had:
Wo rk E x p e ri e n ce
Architectural Design Visual Communications & Graphic Design • Creative mind, strong interpersonal skills and able to embrace new ideas and methods quickly • Accustomed to working in fast paced creative environments • Fantastic ability to develop and maintain client relationships • Well experienced in working with teams/groups and cultivating strong relationships • Excellent program facilitator; creative and innovative program planning experience.
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Proficiency
Vo l u n tee r E x p e ri e n ce
Adobe Illustrator
Enhanced strong customer service and inter-personal connections; improved skills in communication through managing client concerns and issues; providing support to clients and students; developed teamwork ability through collaboration with workers with assigned tasks.
focused on collaboration and delegation within inter-department activities while demonstrating organizational skills when performing administrative tasks, promotional duties of fundraising initiatives; acquired experiences in programming activities, particularly in larger events such as Industry Night; working together with the Networking Team to create meaningful connections between students and industry professionals; demonstrated leadership and punctuality for meetings with committee members; improved leadership capabilities while managing the entire student association
Rhino 3D
Adobe In Design
InfoLink Senior Peer Advisor (UAlberta Students’ Union) | 2014 - 2017 InfoLink Main Office 0-85, Students’ Union Building 8900-114 Street NW, Edmonton, AB During this experience, I had:
Grad Chair: Visual Communications (Student Design Assocation) | 2016 - 2017 Student Design Association (SDA), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. During this experience, I had:
Revit
Adobe Photoshop
developed enriching experience through collaboration that involved inter-residence programming which promoted multi-culturalism and diversity; trained in suicide prevention, conflict resolutions, sexual assault support and LGBTQ awareness; educated and reinforced safety and emergency protocols to students that included advocating student rights and academic responsibilities; enhanced decision-making situations due to involvement in a regular on-call roster to respond in facility issues and students emergencies.
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Enscape
Vice President of Student Association | 2019 - 2020 School of Architecture, Landscape and Planning (SAPLSA), University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. During this experience, I had:
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Sketchup
demonstrated versatile knowledge on inventory operations dealing with product distribution, shipment and receiving; delivered exceptional customer service while maintaining a high degree of professionalism; mentoring and guidance to teammates; showcasing degree of problem solving through understanding the needs of customers through listening and enriching conversations; displayed ability to work in teams and individual tasks.
enhanced organization skills when performing administrative tasks, promotional duties of fundraising initiatives; further developed event programming skills, particularly in larger events such as the Art and Design Auction, while doing planning and organizing, as well as delegating tasks to volunteers; leading and being punctual for weekly meetings with committee members; improved leadership capabilities while managing the graduating committee
East Campus Dodgeball League (Founder and President) | 2013 - 2017 East Campus Dodgeball League (ECD), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB During this experience, I had:
enhanced organization skills when performing administrative tasks, promotional duties in recruiting residents living in East Campus residences, program planning including facilitation in weekly games, and balancing upkeep costs and budgeting; in charge of creating promotional materials such as posters and other graphics; demonstrated ability to work in teams and worked well in tasks involving individual work; organized schedules; interacted with numerous residents on a weekly basis in order to achieve inter-residence community building