City of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Canada, Winnipeg, MB, CA, Housing Plan Examiner

 Examining, interpreting, analyzing, and checking plans and specifications of residential dwellings, small buildings, and some complex systems in larger buildings for compliance with National and Manitoba Building Codes and City of Winnipeg Building By-Laws, and within mandated service delivery timeframes stipulated by the department.
 Evaluating new construction techniques, materials, and technology to ensure their compliance with the requirements of the by-laws, codes, and other regulations.
 Dealing effectively with professionals, the public, and other City staff and departments regarding plan submissions.

City of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Canada, Winnipeg, MB, CA, Permit Technician

 Received building permit applications and performed technical procedures relating to initiating, processing, and coordinating their permit applications, using Amanda, iView, GIS, MapInfo, and other computer applications as needed.
 Reviewed building permit applications, engineered drawings, and construction plans for compliance with the National Building Code, Manitoba Building Code, and City of Winnipeg Zoning Bylaw, and verified their accuracies and completeness.
 Researched records and provided specialized site-specific property information such as approved building permits, finalized building plans, certificates of occupancies, contractor’s affidavits, special inspection certificates, zoning, site, and plot plans.
 Assisted the public in completing building permit applications and responded to telephone and/or physical inquiries regarding permits and permit processes, building code requirements, and other related laws.
 Issued building and development permits to homeowners and building contractors after plans have been screened.
 Pre-screened submitted drawings and distributed permit applications to other departments for additional examination.
 Collaborated with zoning development, public works, water and waste engineering, streets and transportation, historic, downtown urban review, provincial health, property assessment and taxation, bylaw enforcement, and other departments regularly and provided necessary support to other departments.
 Provided information to the public regarding building permit requirements and inspections.

Spectrum Homes Ltd., Markham, ON, CA, Intermediate Technologist

 Appointed to assist with site measurements and project management to ensure projects met plan with costs and benefits.
 Conducted design and technical drawing activities concerning client requirements and ensured that the company's standards within the designs are met.
 Produced plans, sections, and elevations to scale with detailed measurements using CAD while ensuring quality draftsmanship and satisfaction.
 Oversaw and evaluated the work performance of service providers in terms of quality, timeline, cost, and completion of required tasks.
 Employed computer modeling techniques to conceptualize field sketches and models for architectural elements with accurate and concise measurements to produce construction drawings.
 Evaluated tendered bids and made necessary recommendations.
 Developed, organized, and conducted project management communication activities with stakeholders involved.
 Worked under the supervision of Senior Architectural Technologists, gained valuable insight on real projects, and learned about safety precautions and regulations.

National Examinations Council, Port Harcourt, NG, Higher Technical Officer (Architecture)

 Managed the development of prototype staff housing of 50 units of 3-bedroom
bungalow from the design and planning stage to turn over to the management.
 Prepared Requests for Proposals, Requests for Quotations, Contract Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for Tenders.
 Effectively managed the people and resources required on all projects.
 Developed a preliminary design and working drawings for staff Multipurpose Co-operative Society’s commercial center and handled its construction.
 Planned work schedules and worked with multiple consultants in charge of the numerous projects undertaken.
 Managed project risks and ensured cost control associated with all projects I coordinated.
 Coordinated and managed the redesign and renovation of the Port Harcourt office.
 Obtained all necessary and required permits for all projects from all the planning jurisdictions before the start-up of projects.
 Complied with all regulatory requirements on projects.

Lighthouse Associates, Lagos, NG, Architectural Technologist

 Met with clients to determine the clients' individual design tastes, vision, and budget.
 Managed design submittal processes and validated the product quality testing activities as specified in the contract.
 Produced draft plans (blueprints) for the proposed design.
 Oversaw projects from their conceptual stages to completion.
 Designed Civic Primary School and drafted St. Martins Hospital design.
 Worked closely with contractors, consultants, homeowners, and builders.
 Consulted with other professionals about designs and attended site meetings.

Y. O. Kehinde & Co, Lagos, NG, Project Architect

 Prepared ‘as-built’ drawings of buildings for re-design purposes.
 Managed projects to successful completion and achieved the benefits of the investment.
 Designed and produced working drawings for mid-size residential buildings.
 Planned and supervised building works/renovations.
 Certified that facilities met government regulations and environmental, health and security standards.
 Organized building maintenance and operational activities.

Athabasca University, Athabasca, AB, CA, BArch, Architecture

Red River College, Winnipeg, MB, CA, Design Drafting Technician

Advanced Diploma

The Polytechnic Ibadan, Ibadan, NG, Architecture Technology

Higher National Diploma