Resumé...or curriculum vitae

Currently a graduate student at the Pratt Institute, I am looking to make a career in the project management and facilities management field

​Education
2012 –  Masters of Science in Facilities Management, Pratt Institute

2009-2011 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Design, Concordia University (Montreal)

2005-2008 Bachelor of Science (Architecture), McGill University (Montreal). Degree granted May 2009

2003-2005 Diplôme d’études collégial (DEC), Pure and Applied Science, Dawson College (Montreal). Graduated on the Dean’s List



​Languages:  English (mother tongue), French (fluent, written and spoken).

 

Work Experience

2012-present

Pratt Student Government Association (SGA) - Pratt Manhattan Campus Liaison.

Responsible for representing the student body at the Manhattan Campus, carrying out the SGA's goals and objectives while bridging the gap between the two campuses.

2009-2012         

McGill University – Facilities, Operations and Development. Assistant Project Manager.

Department was responsible for executing all capital alterations to university property, from initial request to delivery.  Day to day responsibilities included: developing scope of work with clients and user groups, preparing estimates, hiring professional consultants and contractors, managing the design process, overseeing construction site logistics in occupied and operational buildings, ensuring projects are executed on time and on budget, coordinating with various governing bodies including local and provincial government, funding agencies and the university itself.



2010-2012

Les Jardins Prince Arthur.  Co-administrator of a 30 unit condominium complex.

Ensure regular maintenance is carried out, manage renovation projects, address resident complaints, manage budgets and negotiate service contracts for snow removal, concierge, fire alarm monitoring among others. Volunteer Position.



2009

Musée Juste pour rire. Coordinator for the “ARENA: The Art of Hockey” exhibit.

Arranged group visits, gave tours, coordinated with PR firms and various media personalities. Part-time position



2008

Gross Kaplin Coviensky Architects. Intern architect/Junior technician.

Produced drawings to be submitted for tender and construction, including plans, elevations, details, and door and finish schedules. Assisted with coordination meetings. Learned about the tender process, writing contracts and other construction project management basics. Full-time paid internship.



2006-2008

Frostbite. Assistant Manager and Ice Cream Server for a student-run non-profit ice cream shop.

Part-time position while completing architecture degree



2001-2006

Caccia Fashions. Marketing and Promotions.

Skills aquired: Computer skills, display and store visual design, press writing, communication skills, planning and execution of promotional events. Full-time summer position.



Professional Associations and Accreditations

Stagière en architecture – Ordre des architectes de Quebec
Construction safety certified – ASP Construction
Golden Key Honours Society – Member, Concordia University (invitation granted to those in the top 15% of their class)



​Computer Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, CenterStone IWMS



​Extra-Curricular Activities
2009- Present    Montreal Irish Rugby Football Club, Team Member
2007-2008 Vice-President, Internal Events, Architecture Student’s Association
2006-2007 2nd Year Architecture Class President
2005-2007 Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race. McGill Team Captain in 2006-07
2006 Engineering Undergraduate Society (EUS) 1st Year Student Volunteer of the Year
2006-2007 EUS Pubnite Manager
2005-2006 Engineering Carnival Week Organizer

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