Raymond was born in Hong kong and received early-education in New Zealand. He immigrated to Canada in 1999 for high school and undergraduate eduaction in Planning, during which he worked in various urban and rural municipalities in Ontario. From 2008 to 2010, he worked as an urban designer in Guangzhou, China, engaged in numerous projects across the rapidly-growing nation. He recently completed MArch degree at Washington University in St. Louis, USA, in which he attended international semesters in Barcelona and Buenos Aires. Since graduation in May 2013, he has been working as an Architectural Designer at SOM New York, engaging in healthcare/institutional and commercial projects in North America, Middle East and Central Asia.
AECOM, Guangzhou, CN, Urban Designer
• Synthesize regional and site findings for design framework development
• Conduct node design and establish built form and open space characters
• Provide strong graphic support in 2D and 3D diagrams and illustrations
City of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, CA, Student Planner
• Establish UD guidelines for TOD and mixed-use development on a city’s key development parcel
• Review site plans and prepare planning reports for development applications
Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto, ON, CA, Student Planner
• Execute Ridership Demand Study and new Sheppard East Express Service Design
• Conduct route efficiency reviews and analyses for service adjustments
Transport Canada, Ottawa, ON, CA, Environmental Analyst
• Study the impact of airport activities on air quality of the surrounding city, and provided land-use planning recommendations
• Conduct comprehensive review of the departmental EMS
County of Dufferin, Orangeville, ON, CA, Public Works Assistant
• Perform research on gasification technologies and waste diversion opportunities for commercial establishments
• Evaluate the Mono-Organics' participation study and waste audit
City of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, CA, Collection Operations Student
• Design and organize Ottawa's Waste Management financial database
• Conduct education activities in numerous Ottawa neighbourhoods
University of Waterloo, Bachelors, Planning - Coop
Bachelor of Environmental Studies - Planning Coop Program with Specializations in Urban Design and Land Development
