Experience

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  Trent University

  • Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

  • Design Technologist

    • Mar 2024 - Present
    • Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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  J.L. Young Design & Drafting

  • Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

  • Architectural Designer

    • Jan 2022 - Feb 2024
    • Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

    • Generate AutoCAD drawings from hand sketches & site measures• Create Preliminary Design options for client review – additions, renovations & new builds• Prepare detailed Construction Drawings in AutoCAD to meet the Ontario Building Code (OBC)• Create 3D models & renderings using Chi...

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  Lakeshore Designs

  • Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

  • Junior Designer

    • Dec 2020 - Jan 2022
    • Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

    • Generated AutoCAD & Chief Architect drawings from hand sketches & site measures• Created Preliminary Design options for client review – additions, renovations & new builds• Prepared detailed Construction Drawings in AutoCAD to meet all OBC requirements• Created 3D models & rende...

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  Lifestyle Home Products

  • Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

  • Manufacturing Coordinator, Sunrooms

    • Jul 2019 - Dec 2020
    • Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

    • Prepared Material Lists from Permit drawings or OBC review• Tracked job costs, source materials, obtain quotes & organize timely delivery to job sites• Generated AutoCAD shop drawings of sunroom designs• Liaised with Engineering on Permit submissions & unique structural solutions

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  J.L. Young Design and Drafting

  • Peterborough, ON

  • Junior Designer (Summer Student)

    • May 2018 - Aug 2018
    • Peterborough, ON

    • Computer drafting from hand sketches/notes using AutoCAD 2017• Plotted finished designs & prepared drawing packages for permit applications• Met with customers & contractors to review preliminary designs• Referenced Ontario Building Code (OBC)• Liaised with engineers on structural requi...

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  Rankin Spence Group

  • Brampton, ON

  • Junior Accounting Clerk

    • Feb 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Brampton, ON

    • Entered data into QuickBooks, SAP & Excel• Investigated & problem solved inconsistencies

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  Trans Canada Nissan

  • Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

  • Accounting Clerk

    • Jul 2013 - Dec 2015
    • Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

    • Performed overall customer service duties• Received customer cheques & took customer payments (Interac/credit/cash)• Generated cheques; reviewed work orders & closed account in ADP/CDK• Set-up email addresses & solved printer & IT problems

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  Molycorp Minerals, LLC

  • Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

  • Human Resources & Office Administrator

    • Feb 2010 - Mar 2013
    • Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

    • Performed reception duties• Managed office, including design & completion of renovations• Attended Career Fairs & made presentations to prospective graduates• Screened, tracked & shortlisted hundreds of resumes• Developed interview questions & conducted phone & in-person int...

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  Trent University

  • Peterborough, ON

  • Scholarships & Admissions Assistant/Human Resources Assistant/Academic Se...

    • Aug 2009 - Feb 2010
    • Peterborough, ON

    • Answered student queries, both in person, by phone & email• Sourced information & updated academic calendar copy & staffing plans• Prepared scholarship/admissions files for internal & external applicants• Scheduled interviews & skills testing

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  CITI CARDS CANADA, INC.

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Human Resources Coordinator

    • Sep 2007 - Jun 2009
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    • Worked with movers, IT & Building Services on office move for HR Dept.• Delivered new hire orientation training to groups of 10-30 employees• Liaised with benefits providers regarding employee issues, billing & payments• Arranged on- & off-site meetings & events for 20-1100 people

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  Bell

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Executive Assistant & HR Coordinator

    • Nov 2004 - Sep 2006
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    • Planned office renovations & moves (budgets up to 1 million dollars)• Determined floor plans, negotiated costs & purchased materials• Performed calendar management for executives using Outlook• Compiled & completed expense reports for executives using Excel

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  Oxford Brookes University

  • Oxford, United Kingdom

  • Executive Assistant to Head of Department/Administrator

    • 2000 - 2004
    • Oxford, United Kingdom

    • Planned office renovation, designed floor plan & liaised with contractors/suppliers• Supported multiple Subject Exam Committee meetings• Answered student & parent queries in person, by email & phone• Received admissions applications for postgraduate programs & scheduled intervie...