BIOGRAPHY
I began my journey as a designer not in architecture or fashion, but in visual art. I had a strong desire at a young age to create works that represented how I felt as a child growing up in Toronto; filled with imagination, excitement and hope. As I grew older and begin to realize some of these aspirations, my goals shifted; it was no more about making people feel how I feel, but drawing their feelings out into something tangible.
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I design and sew my own clothes, paint and sketch, make jewelry, and sing - these are all hobbies outside of my architectural studies. I am multidisciplinary because I have a strong belief that skills and knowledge in multiple areas make a person more appreciative of the skills and knowledge of others.
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My main pursuit, however, is architectural design. I've known since I was 14 that I wanted to study architecture - at first for the perceived fame and money, but later because of how housing has changed in the neighborhoods I've grown up in. I've seen (and at one time lived) in apartment complexes and public housing projects that are inefficient and in a stagnant state, not even attempting to engage their communities. My goal when I become an architect is delve into the realm of community housing and infuse it with both environmental and social sustainability.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
LANGUAGES
Fluent English and French Speaker, and Proficient Spanish speaker
SOFTWARE
Highly proficient using Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PremierPro, Rhinoceros, Revit and Google Sketch Up
QUALITIES
Eager to learn new skills in any subject, and extremely driven and capable to meet goals and expectations
EDUCATION
September 2018 - June 2022
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK
Graduate student in the GSAPP Master of Architecture Program
September 2014 - June 2018
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, TORONTO
Graduated with Honors Bachelors of Arts in Architectural Studies and Environmental Studies
September 2015 - December 2017
RYERSON UNIVERSITY, TORONTO
Completed the Certificate in Architecture Program completing courses including Project Management, BIM/REVIT, and Building Codes and Regulations
WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2020 - Present
SVN ARCHITECTS + PLANNERS
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Currently employed as a Designer
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Providing graphical support on several projects across the GTA including New Mimico, Ontario Line and several projects in partnership with Metrolinx
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Have been involved in client and public consultations on the majority of projects
June - August 2019
SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL LLP
Worked as an architectural design intern on the Gatot Subroto residential/office project in Jakarta (DD Phase).
Worked mainly in Revit and Cad editing documents for coordination, and creating and editing the 3D structural models
September 2019 - Present
COLUMBIA GSAPP MAKERS SPACE
Worked as a Makers Space Attendant, tasked with monitoring 3D printing, laser cutting and vacuum-forming activities in the shop, as well as monitor students working with high-powered tools
September 2018 - May 2020
COLUMBIA GSAPP EVENTS
Presently working as the Events Assistant to the office, assisting with guest lectures, event promotion, event set up, and assisting with media publication
May - August 2017
WSP CANADA
Worked as a summer co-op student one the Coxwell Station Easier Access Project. As a student Construction Inspector, I was tasked with ensure work completed adhered to the TTC's Masterplan, and work was conducted in a safe and professional manner.
April 2016 - May 2017
THE HOME DEPOT
Hired as a Front End Cashier for the Gerrard Square location. Duties included inventory look-up, customer record keeping and sales of secure merchandise.
Promoted to Lumber Associate in early 2017. Duties included organizing and sorting lumber, operating both radial and table saws, lifting and transporting building materials, and insuring quality materials were sold at all times.
CO-CURRICAULAR ACTIVITIES
September 2018 - June 2020
BLACK STUDENT ALLIANCE AT COLUMBIA GSAPP
Joined the newly formed BSA + GSAPP in 2018
Currently the serving as Co-Chair for the 2019/2020 academic year
September 2015 - June 2018
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS (NSBE)
Joined NSBE in 2015 as a member with the interest of learning about Black students in Engineering
Elected Promotions Chair for the 2016/2017 academic year. Duties included monitoring and posting information on social media accounts, and creating event promotion materials.
Elected President in the 2017/2018 academic year. Duties included planning meeting agendas, creating Chapter Monthly Reports, communicating with the NSBE Regional Board, and planning our chapter's annual National Convention trip.
July 2015 - August 2015
PANAM GAMES 2015
Volunteered as a Marshall for the PanAM Games Boxing events. Duties included checking boxing equipment and numbers, and communicating with boxers and their coaches (occasionally in Spanish)
January 2015 - June 2018
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Regularly volunteers as a Volunteer Notetaker during courses for the Accessibility Services