I am a dynamic & ambitious individual with a strong work ethic, stamina, and dedication to my work. I am someone who is constantly eager for new information and challenges and consider myself to be a fast learner. As an architectural technologist at my previous job I managed one of our biggest residential projects – House Downes. Whereby I steered the architectural design team, coordinated with the engineer, contractors, clients, and the principal architect.
I specify mainly in wet work construction ( brickwork and concrete ) and occasionally with steel & aluminium structures.
I possess strong adaptability qualities as I relocated to the United States for work in 2017 where I held the possession of an au pair, whilst constantly searching for work in my desired field of architecture. It is at that stage of my life where I became resilient and developed patience.
Upon receiving my work authorization, I am a actively seeking employment at a firm where I can utilize my knowledge and experience to further my growth and success and advance my studies in obtaining my M.Arch degree in Urban Planning.
Cultural Care Au Pair, Harrington Park, NJ, US, Au Pair
Providing high quality physical, emotional, and mental care for two sets of twins, aged 3 and 9 while encouraging their behavioral, social, and educational development.
• Improved the development of fundamental learning, coping, and hygiene
skills.
• Established household cleaning regime and prepared nutritious daily meals.
• Produced a safe and secure environment.
• Accomplished and exceeded childcare responsibilities according to the
parent’s rules.
Joy Brasler Architects & Associates, Durban, South Africa, Architectural Technologist
Effectively steered an architectural design team, producing and coordinating work with architects, contractors, consultants, and clients.
• Catalyze high-quality 3D modeling and renderings, conceptual sketches to
present projects.
• Formulate construction drawing packages: site and floor plans, sections,
elevations, construction details, and schedules.
• Alteration of drawings with specifications and information from contractors,
engineers, and architectural departments.
• Facilitation of site surveys, measuring and investigating existing conditions
to support preliminary sketches for project development.
• Steering regular design team meetings with the client, consultants,
suppliers, and lead architect.
Mabikhwezi Architects, Durban, South Africa, Architectural Intern
Facilitating on all aspects of design from presentations, project file maintenance, drafting, 3D modeling to site and zoning law research.
• Spearheaded the design team for an architectural design project of 10
years for a residential complex for the elderly.
• Boosted and enhanced project designs through the enhancement of
presentations and concept developments.
• Developed complete detailed drawings for construction with aid from
licensed architects.
• Mentored by the lead designer to gain knowledge about the business and
management aspects of architecture.
• Acquired skills in AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Revit, and Photoshop through
mentorships with Senior and Head Architects.
Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, NY, US, Graphic Design Bootcamp
Graphic Design Bootcamp specializing in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Howard Campus, Durban, South Africa, Bachelors, Architecture Design & Planning
Bachelor of Architecural Studies.
Intec College, Durban, South Africa, Architecture Drafting short Couse
Grosvenor Girls' High, Durban, South Africa, High School, High School Bachelor's Pass
PG Bison, Honorable Mention
This annual design competition is aimed at third-year architecture and design students around South Africa and is written into the curricula of participating educational institutions. It aims to nurture and recognize young talent, introduce students to real-world briefs and products, and encourage creative thinking.
PPC Imaginarium Competition, Honorable Mention
Top Ten Finalist
PPC Ltd was established in 1892 as South Africa’s first cement plant. They
supports design thinking and innovative collaboration through partnership opportunities such as the PPC Imaginarium Awards, a competition recognizing, featuring and rewarding innovative design concepts and prototypes that use PPC concrete in the creative disciplines of architecture, fashion, film, industrial design, jewellery and sculpture.
They promote the use of concrete as a design material and experimentation using Portland Cement in South Africa. The Award is unique through its programs which incentivize, award, nurture, profile and assist emerging artists in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Graduated Pianoforte', Award
"The Come Together Ministries Music Academy:"
Enrolled from 2006 - 2010
Toastmasters, Award
Toastmasters Club, Completion of course
Gymnastics Regional Colors, Award
Participated in gymnastics since 1996; in 2005 I participated in the Summer Games competition in Johannesburg where I received my regional colors.
