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Resume: CV

What I did and What I'm doing

Past Experience

June 2024

Student Marshal @ University of Toronto, ON, CA

May 2024 - Present

Volunteer @ Habitat for Humanity, Greater Toronto Area, CA

  • Committed to 40+ hours of volunteer work in warehouse, ReStores, and affordable housing projects.

  • Managed, organized, and shipped 500+ SKUs of furniture and appliances to 10 ReStores, improving efficiency by 400%.

  • Facilitated daily sales up to $13,500 at ReStores by processing 10+ donation drop-offs and pickup orders.

May - August 2023

Intern @ Valode & Pistre Architects

  • Nanyang International Convention and Exhibition Center Competition Project (Bidding Winner) Henan, China

    • Schematic Design: Contributed 25% of the original concept within a 5-day timeframe, focusing on key axis, zoning, and building form for a 650,000 sqft area.

    • Design Development: Studied 2 massing and 8 key structural elements daily using Grasshopper with 2 intermediate and 1 junior architect. Assisted in building a 144 sq km digital site model with AutoCAD and Rhino, improving productivity by 45%.

    • Client Presentations: Supported the production of 15-page, 2000-word bilingual client presentation materials using Adobe Suite, covering site analysis, building mass iteration, programming, elevation, section, and sustainable landscaping strategies, boosting productivity by 15%.

September 2022 - May 2024

Teaching Assistant @ John H. Daniels Faculty of Archtiecture, Toronto, CA

  • Managed 3 design studios on parametric design and digital fabrication with 25-50 students.

  • Organized and attended weekly 3-hour desk crit/tutorial sessions, improving communication efficiency by 20%.

  • Marked and provided constructive feedback on student work, resulting in 35% above average performance and 95% overall satisfaction.

May 2022

Open Door Ambassador @ John H. Daniels Faculty of Archtiecture, Toronto, CA

  • Helping with preparation at Faculty as one of the participants for Toronto Doors Open event.

  • Offering guiding tour to visitors.

  • Floating in building to maintain order while providing assistance if necessary.

September 2020 - May 2022

Co-Editor @ Ace of Architecture, Toronto, CA

  • Collaborated with other editors in creating and reviewing contents for AOA Studio Official, a non-profit organization created in facilitating academic life for Daniels students.

  • Targeted contents toward current and prospective students at Daniels Faculty involving academic advising, firsthand course overview, and software tutorials.

  • Relevant posts reached over 300 views within 5 days of publish.

September 2018 - December 2018

Bass @ Allegro Choir, Toronto, CA

  • Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming performance.

  • Performed repertoire containing 3 songs in Wintersong concert held at Hart House to 50 audiences minimum.

  • Choreographed acapella with members from other parts.

July 2018 - August 2018

Intern @ BAI Design International, Beijing, CN

  • Conducted site analysis of new municipal government building in Hebei province of China.

  • Optimized design scheme of decorative elements in lobby of resort/senior well-being conservation program in San-ya, Hainan province, China.

  • Built site model using Rhino for new residential project in Wanshou Rd in Beijing, China with area of 125,000 sqm.

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