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Curriculum Vitae

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Work Experience

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023

Engineering Student, Head Office
PCL Contracting

Engineering Student at Head Office

Created bid animations with Navisworks and Blender for project proposals, enhancing presentations to secure contracts. Collaborated with the engineering team to refine skills in 3D modeling and animation.

Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

Engineering Student, Cascade Power Project
PCL Contracting

Served as Piping Coordinator, managing RFIs, liaising with foremen and superintendents, and coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers. Monitored project progress and handled documentation and reporting. 

Completed 800 structural drawings for the Cascade Project using AutoCAD and Navisworks, ensuring on-schedule project milestones. Demonstrated problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

May 2021 - Aug 2021

Erosion Control & Landscape Construction
GiveBack Contracting

Operated and maintained heavy equipment (forklift and skid steer) and utilized hand and power tools to construct and install Retaining Walls, Gabion Baskets, and Hydroseed structures. Implemented various construction techniques to meet unique project demands.

Education

Expected Graduation 2026

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
University of Alberta

Completed 2 years of coursework, including Statics & Dynamics, Linear Algebra and Calculus I & II, Chemistry I & II, Python Programming and Cooperative Design.

2002 - 2004

Engineering Design Technology Degree
Digital School

Utilized CAD software (Inventor, AutoCAD and Revvit) to produce technical drawings and applied BIM (Building Information Modeling) techniques.

2002 - 2004

Bachelor in Fine Arts Program
Cooper Union

Art School with focus on Sculptural Installation

Leadership Experience

Hot Yoga Teacher
Modo Yoga

Completed 500-hour Hot Yoga Teacher Training to guide yoga practitioners in safe and stimulating environment.

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