Areas of Strength
Detail Oriented, Highly Organized, Strong Communication Skills, Time Management Skills, Adaptable, Self-Motivated, AutoCAD 2010, Pro-Engineering Wildfire 4.0, Microsoft Office
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (with distinction), University of Lethbridge, 2005
Diploma of Interior Design and Merchandising (honours), Lethbridge College, 2003
Post Graduation Education
Introduction to Wildfire 3.0, Advanced Part Modeling with Wildfire 3.0
Employment
Architectural/Interior Designer , CTM Design Services Ltd, Calgary AB, 11/11 – present
- create and edit drawing sets for permit applications and construction of retail pertroleum distribution sites across Canada through use of Autodcad 2012 LT
- submit applications for development, building, & sign permits nationally
- revise layout designs of existing stores to be renovated, referencing client standards
- coordinate with various disciplines (mechanical, civil, electrical, and structural engineering) to complete accurate drawing sets
- perform standard office duties through the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Architectural Design Specialist I – III, Haworth Inc, Calgary AB, 5/05 – 8/09; 7/10 – 10/11
- managed requests and completed drawings for custom product through the use of SAP, comstar, AutoCAD 2008, Pro/Engineering Wildfire 4.0, and Canvas.
- interfaced with suppliers regarding requests for custom product configurations & pricing
- modified generic bills of materials for completion of custom product
- assisted in the training of new and existing members in own and other departments
- supported supervisor in establishing performance goals and targets and actively worked to monitor said targets and improve quality
- maintained deadlines through teamwork and independent work
- interacted with multiple office personnel (locally and internationally) and factory team to ensure timely and accurate creation of drawings and output of product
- worked under tight deadlines on custom bids for companies such as Amazon and Encana
Product Engineering Technician III (MOB), Haworth Inc, Calgary AB, 8/09 – 7/10
- managed multiple projects consisting of change to existing products and implementation of new products through the use of the Engineering Change Order process, Pro/Engineering Wildfire 2.0 and AutoCAD 2008
- assisted with the sourcing of new products and developed new solutions for manufactured product by working closely with the Customs Group, Purchasing Department, and Manufacturing Engineering
- maintained constant and open communication with all departments effected by product changes to guarantee timely and accurate completion of updates
- worked independently managing self guided departmental tasks, as well as contributed to various teams as required
- created 3D models, manufacturing drawings, as well as some programming, through use of pro/programming for Wildfire 2.0
- contributed to implementation of new Frameless Glass product line for Enclose
- produced manufacturing drawings for the creation of new extrusions (aluminum and plastic) for frameless glass
Kitchen and Bath Associate, The Home Depot, Lethbridge AB, 4/03 – 4/05
- assisted customers with kitchen designs and bath purchases
- improved customer service and multi-tasking skills
- participated in teamwork for completion of orders
- developed some knowledge of 20/20 design programs
Design Consultant (Practicum), Daytona Homes, Lethbridge AB, 1/03 – 3/03
- edited working drawings to create home brochures through the use of AutoCAD
- selected interior and exterior colour charts for spec homes
- assisted clients in selecting finishes for custom homes
- ordered product for spec homes
- monitored progress of completion of spec homes