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University of Manitoba Research Asssitant Academic |
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| WORK EXPERIENCE |
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| Title: | Research Asssitant |
| Company Name: | University of Manitoba |
| City: | Winnipeg, Canada |
| Start Date: | Feb 2007 |
| End Date: | Currently working |
| Company Size: | 0-5 |
| Company Type: | Academic |
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-Asssist a Professor in the Interior Design Department
-Conduct research on the link between LEED-accredited office buildings and worker health, well-being and productivity in office environments
-Co-authoring a literature review which examines the health and economic benefits of green building practices in the commercial sector |
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| Title: | Design and Sales Assistant |
| Company Name: | The Healthiest Home and Building Supplies |
| City: | Ottawa, Canada |
| Start Date: | May 2007 |
| End Date: | Aug 2007 |
| Company Size: | 6-10 |
| Company Type: | Privately-held |
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-Space planning fo store showroom, office and storage areas
-Provided information to customers on sustainable building products
-Assisted with administration, coordination and design of residential interior design projects |
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| Title: | Designer |
| Company Name: | Gansen Lindsay Design Consultants |
| City: | Ottawa, Canada |
| Start Date: | Jun 2008 |
| End Date: | Aug 2008 |
| Company Size: | 11-20 |
| Company Type: | Privately-held |
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-Used AutoCAD 2007 to efficiently complete working drawings
-Carried out site measurements and space planning of office environments
-Created finish concepts and assembled material boards
-Rendered concept perspectives |
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| Title: | Engineering Consultant |
| Company Name: | CH2M Hill Canada Ltd. |
| City: | Toronto, Canada |
| Start Date: | Jun 2004 |
| End Date: | Apr 2006 |
| Company Size: | 200+ |
| Company Type: | Privately-held |
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- Design Coordinator for a $150 million dollar wastewater treatment plant
- Gained experience in a professional environment leading meetings, reading working drawings, working together with clients, contractors and design professionals, reviewing product submittals, writing and interpreting specifications |
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| CREDENTIALS |
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| Awards |
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| Title: | Joseph-Armand Bombardier Scholarship |
| Awarded By: | The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) |
| Date: | Mar 2008 |
| Description: | Awarded $17,500 based on academic excellence to support my current research on the potential for a sustainable alternative cancer treatment center to promote the spiritual health of occupants through aesthetic engagement with nature. |
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| Title: | Faculty of Architecture Endowed Scholarship |
| Awarded By: | Univeristy of Manitoba |
| Date: | Nov 2007 |
| Description: | Awarded for achieving the highest standing amoung all students in the Interior Design undergraduate and graduate program. |
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| Title: | University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship |
| Awarded By: | University of Manitoba |
| Date: | Jun 2007 |
| Description: | Awarded $12,000 based on academic excellence to support my proposed research on the potential for sustainable Interior Design practices to improve the physical, mental and spiritual health of building occupants. |
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| EDUCATION |
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| School: | Queen's University |
| Date Graduated: | May 2003 |
| Degree: | Bachelor of Civil Enginee |
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| School: | University of Manitoba |
| Date Graduated: | |
| Degree: | Master's of Interior Desi |
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| GOALS AND INTERESTS |
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| Career Goals: My immediate goals include completing my Master's degree and working towards becoming a LEED accedited Professional Interior Designer. Eventually I would like to act in a project management role for commercial, healthcare, government or instituational projects. |
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| Personal Interests: I am passionate about the environment and value family, friends, honesty and beauty. When not working I can usually be found in a yoga class, dancing, cycling, skiing or listening to live music. |
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