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Aislin Mac Donald

Aislin Mac Donald

Providence, RI, US

 

About 

Multi-discplinary designer and artist, M.Arch '18, Rhode Island School of Design, Project Coordinator at Duron Atlantic.

Employment 

Duron Atlantic Ltd., Dartmouth, NS, CA, Project Coordinator

Duron Altantic Ltd. is a General Contractor who specializes in Masonry & Concrete Restoration, Building Envelope Membranes and Coating Systems.

Duties:
Review tender packages, derive scope of work that pertains to Duron's specialties, site visits and inspection, use Revu Bluebeam for estimates, attend OAC meetings. Prepare drawings that demonstrate square footage and pricing to clients, engineers and architects.

https://duronatlantic.com/

Jun 2018 - current
 

ACE Mentorship, Providence, RI, US, ACE Mentor

Mentor high school students in a year long project for a nation-wide design competition, held by ACE Mentor Program of America. ACE Mentorship is a program geared towards inspiring high school students who are interested in the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction.
The group of students I mentored alongside Melissa Wherley and Peter DiSpigno advanced to the National Finals and placed third this year.
http://www.acementor.org/

Sep 2016 - May 2018
 

Baxter Projects, Dartmouth, Architecture Intern

Prepare renderings, models, and drawings for competition entry and for public viewing using rhino, photoshop, and illustrator.
http://baxterprojects.com/

Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
 

Duron Atlantic, Halifax, NS, CA, Project Coordinator

Duron Altantic Ltd. is a General Contractor who specializes in Masonry & Concrete Restoration, Building Envelope Membranes and Coating Systems.

Duties:
Review tender packages, derive scope of work that pertains to Duron's specialties, site visits and inspection, use Revu Bluebeam for estimates, attend OAC meetings. Prepare drawings that demonstrate square footage and pricing to clients, engineers and architects.

https://duronatlantic.com/

Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
 

Education 

Brown University, Providence, RI, US, Architecture

Advanced Studio in Micro Housing taught by Nick Winton, principle of Anmahian Winton Architects.
http://aw-arch.com/

MUSC 1270: Making it in the Music Business, taught by George Howard

Jan 2017 - current
 

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, US, MArch, Architecture

Conceptually grounded approach to architectural education, preparing me to solve any design problem at any time.

Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
 

Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB, CA, Bachelors, Bachelor of Fine Arts

Specialization in painting, drawing, photography, and art history with elective classes in music, philosophy, psychology and economics.

Sep 2010 - May 2014
 

Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University, Halifax, NS, CA, Elective Courses

Portfolio Development and Preparation - Spring 2009

Foundation Drawing I - Summer 2009

Hoax in Canadian Art and Literature - Spring 2013

May 2013 - Jun 2013
 

Awards 

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