Curriculum Vitae
ALEXANDER WILTON
Hon. BA (Distinction)| M.Arch | MRAIC
EXPERTISE
For the past seven years I have gained experience in design both in academic research and professional practice. My recent position at the Laboratory for Integrative design has allowed me to develop an expertise in digital fabrication, which had culminated in community workshops and public engagement.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Excellent Leadership skills
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Quick learner; takes initiative; responsible; dedicated and friendly
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Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
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Highly developed communication/research/writing/presentation skills
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Excellent customer service skills
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Computer Knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, website design.
EDUCATION
2015- 2018 University of Calgary
Master of Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Design
2008 - 2013 University of Toronto
Hon. Bachelor of Arts (Distinction)
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Majoring in Architectural Design. Degree also included; Human Geography, Marketing Geography, Urban Planning, and Visual Arts.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2017-Present Teaching Assistant, University of Calgary
Responsibilities:
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Prepared and recorded tutorial to aid student’s in their design
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Prepared documents and grading student projects.
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Lead discussions with students to encourage group learning
2016- Present Research Assistant at the Laboratory for Integrative Design
Responsibilities:
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Developing a user-friendly interface for community workshops
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Preparing documents for client meetings/ project proposals
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Creating renderings and diagrams for competitions throughout the city, as well as creating scale models for various projects.
2012 - 2014 Junior Architect, Northgrave Architecture Inc.
Responsibilities:
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Corresponded with clients and set up client meetings with the architects
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Administrative tasks such as prepared documents and ensured copies were made available to clients
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Solved issues concerning construction drawings
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
2018 Taylor X Symposium- Speaker for the LID Design Workshop
2017-2018 Design Matters Lecture Series- Volunteer at the Registration Table
2016-2017 EVDS Students Association (SA)- Social Media Representative
2012-2013 Toronto Undergraduate Student Society (TUGS)- Academic Officer
2012-2013 Bachelor of Arts Architecture Student Society (BAASS)- Technical Officer
Selected Awards:
2017 EVDS Award
2017 Alberta Graduate Award
2016 N. Bruce Spankie Memorial Architectural Award