I. Rovika Pyziak
| 91 Minerva Avenue, Toronto, ON M1M 1V6 | 647-237-7823 | i_rovika@yahoo.com
intern architect OAA
Objective
An ambitious individual with excellent work ethic seeking a position that will provide an opportunity to gain valuable experience, make a positive contribution to the field of architecture, and commence a long and mutually beneficial relationship with a successful and reputable company.
Profile
Highly motivated, organized, resourceful, detail oriented and a committed individual with a strong academic background and diverse work experience. Outstanding design and problem solving skills with the ability to meet rigorous performance standards and demanding schedules. A hands-on team member and critical thinker who can quickly learn new systems, develop useful expertise, and produce significant contributions. Strong knowledge of computers (PC and Mac), proficiency in AutoCAD, Autodesk Viz, Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP with VRay plug-ins, Microsoft Project, Deltek Vision, DASH, Microsoft Office, and I have a working knowledge of Rhino and Revit Architecture.
Background
Parkin Architects Limited – July 2011 to May 2012 (Intern Architect)………………….………………………...…Toronto, ON Projects: St. Joseph’s Mental Health Facility, London (400,000 SF) and St. Thomas (200,000 SF). Responsibilities included: coordination of door and frame schedule with exterior consultant, contractor, manufacturers and suppliers; shop drawing reviews, preparation of detailed construction documents; space planning; code (OBC, AODA) and materials research. Melillo Architects Incorporated – July 2010 to May 2011 (Intern Architect)………………….……………...…Toronto, ON Projects: renovations and additions at CBC, Toronto Hydro, Bell Canada, and other public buildings. Responsibilities included: preparation of detailed construction drawings; design development; feasibility study; code (OBC) and materials research. Coordination of working drawings with structural engineers. Attended site meetings, and construction site walk-through. Assisted in checking shop drawings, produced marketing materials, deficiency lists, and site instructions. Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc. – Summers of 2006 and 2007 (Architectural Technologist)……………..…Burnaby, BC Projects: High-rise residential building in Los Angeles (522,000 SF), and various residential projects in BC Responsibilities included: the preparation of working drawings; creative development of design; construction of physical and 3D computer models. Coordination of working drawings with project architects and technologists.
Education
2007 – 2010 | Ryerson University (Toronto, ON) | Master of Architecture 2005 – 2007 | British Columbia Institute of Technology (Burnaby, BC) | Building Science diploma 1995 – 2000 | Parahyangan University (Indonesia) | Bachelor of Architecture Engineering
Affiliations
Ontario Association of Architects (Intern Architect since January 2011) Attended 2011 Admission Course; currently recording hours on the Canadian Experience Record Book (CERB). New Keelung Harbour Competition – July 2012 (LOH Associates Architect, Toronto)…………………..….Taiwan, ROC Collaborated in design and production of the final submission documents. Ryerson University – Sept 2008 to Jan 2010 (Research and Design | Thesis project)………………………..Toronto, ON Produced a professional-grade written research document, titled: “Feng Shui: A Qualitative Approach to Healthcare Design.” st
Ryerson University – Dec 2009 (Teaching Assistant, 1 year class – The Built World)………………..…….Toronto, ON Responsible for grading students’ essays. Carrot City: Designing for Urban Agriculture – Nov 2008 to Mar 2009 (Exhibition)…………………………..Toronto, ON Conducted research, interviews, and produced exhibition posters to be displayed at the Design Exchange. Bird Habitat – Nov 2007 to Mar 2008………………………………………………..………………………………………………Toronto, ON Assisted the collaborative design charrette of Ryerson’s Undergraduate students and teenaged youth of the Yonge Street Mission. References
Available upon request