Draftsperson - Construction Detailing

Donna L. Bird

Suite *, **** - **th Avenue S.W.

Calgary, Alberta T2T 1J2

Telephone: 403-***-****

Target Position: Architectural Technologist/Project Manager

Relevant Skills:

Architectural Design Analysis of site, programme, building codes (Canadian &

American), and design requirements; Site planning and layout;

Schematic and preliminary design, design development, detail

drawings.

Interior Design Space planning, furniture layout, materials & colour selection.

Visual Presentations Working and presentation model building.

Project Management Client meetings, liaison and coordination with consultants as

well as planning and building regulation authorities, scheduling

& budget control, develop and oversee design, material

selection, construction details, completion of working drawings,

construction specifications, tendering, construction

administration, and site review.

Administration Responsible for quality control of drawings & specifications

including the timely and cost efficient completion of projects.

Drafting Design development and technical drawings - computer

generated.

Specialties Planning and Design of:

Blast Resistant Control Facilities

Laboratories – Petrochemical & Healthcare

Industrial Warehouses & Maintenance Facilities

Career Capsule:

1997 - Present Birdworks Ltd. Design Studio & Project Management

1978 - 1997 Freelance Designer/Draftsperson

Summer 1983 McKellar Architects Ltd., Calgary

Junior Architectural Designer/Draftsperson

Summer 1983 Mini-University Program, University of Calgary

Instructor

Fall 1981 Architectural Archives, University of Calgary

Assistant to Archivist

Education:

University of Calgary

1981 • Bachelor of Science (General Studies) with Distinction

1981-1988 Partial Completion - Master of Environmental Design (Architecture)

Degree - Thesis Project outstanding

1983 - 1987 • Historic Preservation and Conservation Courses/Seminars

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Education Continued:

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

1997 • AUTOCAD Operator’s Certificate

1989-Current • Various AUTOCAD upgrading courses.

1991 • Single Camera Video Production

May 1999 • A Comprehensive Control Centre Design Seminar

2001 – 2003 • Mount Royal College: Project Management Courses: – An Overview,

Human Resources/Communications, Time & Cost Management,

Integration & Scope Management, and Risk& Procurement

Management

March 2002 • Pittcon 2002 - Laboratory Design Workshop

February 2003 • Lab Design Seminar 2003

October 2003 • Labs 21 Design Conference

Computer Knowledge/Experience:

Software: I am experienced in the use of:

• AUTOCAD Architecture 2010 • CorelDraw 9

• Microsoft Word (Current) • Microsoft Excel (Current)

• Microsoft Project 2000 • WordPerfect 6.0

Associations:

March 2013 Director, Ogden House Seniors Centre, Calgary

2005 - 2012 Volunteer Facilitator, Living from Truth (personal growth program)

1991- 2005 Volunteer, Leighton Foundation

1990 - 1994 Volunteer Riding Instructor - Westbrook Pony Club

1991 Volunteer with Canadian Film Celebration

1988 - 1990 Calgary Women in Architecture

1984 - 1996 Calgary Architecture and Urban Studies Alliance

1983 - 1984 University of Calgary Chapter Representative, Students of

Architecture/Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

1982 - 1983 Chairperson, Environmental Design Students Association

Personal Traits: • Reliable and Self-motivated

• Hard working and Competent

• Creative and Intelligent

Personal Interests: Horseback riding, wood carving, yoga, hiking, cross-country skiing,

photography, art collecting, and gardening.

References: Available on Request

BIRDWORKS Ltd.

DESIGN STUDIO

Client/Project List

William B. Evans Architect Ltd., Calgary

• Design Development & Working Drawings

Rocky Mountain Plaza – Entry Renovations

• Working Drawings & Construction Coordination

Roxboro House – Parkade Code Upgrade

• Equipment Procurement & Coordination

University of Calgary EEEL Building

• Design Development & Working Drawings

Calgary Tower Renovations

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444 – 5 Avenue – Basement, Main &

+15 level Renovations • Design Development & Project Management

Peter the Plantman – Greenhouse Facility • Project Management

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5 & 5 Office Building – Boiler Room

Access Stair & +15 Door Renovations • Design Development & Working Drawings

Scotia Centre – Various Renovation Projects • Design Development & Working Drawings

Ace Hardware Building. – Office Renovation • Design Development & Working Drawings

HFKS Architects Inc., Calgary

Drumheller Correctional Institution • Working Drawings – Detail Development

Airdrie Health Centre – Phase I • Working Drawings – Detail Development

Extendicare Facility, New Seniors Housing • Working Drawings – Detail Development

U of C Arts Building – Renovation • Working Drawings – Detail Development

U of C Craigie Hall – Renovation • Working Drawings – Detail Development

William R. Kumlin Architect Ltd., Calgary

Bridge Brand Foods Ltd. – Office design • Design – Develop base drawings for office renovations

Valley Veterinarian Clinic, Drumheller, • Design – Develop clinic layout options, Prepare drawings

Alberta. – Clinic design for development permit

Riddell Kurczaba Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Calgary

SNC-Lavalin – Saudi Arabian Oil Company • Sr. Project Manager – Client liaison, Coordinate design team

Qurayyah Administration Building, Qurayyah Prepare Design Basis Proposal Document

Saudi Arabia

Esso Lab Safety Upgrade – Lab Addition, • Sr. Project Manager – Client liaison, Schematic Design,

Edmonton Special Studies, Design Development, Working Drawings

SNC-Lavalin – Gulf Farabi Central Control, • Sr. Project Manager – Schematic Design, Design

Building, Al-Jubai, Saudi Arabia Development, Working Drawings, Bidding & Negotiations

Husky Energy – Administration/Control/ • Sr. Project Manager – Schematic Design, Design

Warehouse/Maintenance Building, Tucker Development, Working Drawings, Bidding & Negotiations

Lake, Alberta Site Review

MEG Energy – Administration Building & • Sr. Project Manager – Schematic Design, Design

Camp Facilities, Christina Lake, Alberta Development, Design Basis Memorandum

CNRL – Various Buildings for proposed • Sr. Project Manager – Schematic Design, Design

Oil Sands development, Northern Alberta Development, Prepare drawings for Design/Build Bid.

Client List Continued:

Bantrel Interiors – Various Projects, • Project Manager - Design Development, Working Drawings,

Calgary, Edmonton Construction Administration

Syncrude Warehouse Consolidation, • Project Manager – Design Development, Design Basis

Ft. McMurray Memorandum

Esso Strathcona Refinery – Q.A. Lab Safety • Project Manager – Research, Design Development,

Upgrade Screening Study, Edmonton, Alberta Screening Study Report

Syncrude Aurora 2 – Warehouse/EMT Wing • Project Manager - Design Development, Working Drawings

Shell Scotford Refinery – Central • Project Manager - Design Development, Working Drawings,

Control & Maintenance Facility, Ft. Sask. Construction Administration

Shell Scotford Refinery – Administration •Project Manager - Design Development, Working Drawings,

Building Renovation & Additions Construction Administration

Shell Scotford Refinery – Security • Project Manager - Design Development, Working Drawings,

& Orientation Training Facility Construction Administration

Suncor Millennium Control Building & • Project Manager - Design Development, Working Drawings,

Millennium Maintenance Building Site Review

Loblaw Companies Ltd. – Country Hills • Project Manager – Construction Administration

Superstore

• Numerous clients - Additions and renovations - design and

Private Residences, Calgary

working drawings, interior design, color consultation and as-

built drawings

Martens Group Licensed Interior Design Studio Ltd., Calgary

Hyatt Regency Hotel – Interiors • Lobby & Restaurant Design Development & Details

Royal Bank of Canada, Real Estate Operations, Calgary

Various Alberta Bank Branches • Facilities Drawings, Branch Renovation Design

Cohos Evamy Partners Ltd., Calgary

Shell Canada Convenience Stores • Design Development, Working Drawings

Talisman Energy Office Renovations • Working Drawings

Misericordia Hospital CCU Renovations • Design Development, Presentation Drawings

Pacific Agriculture Research Centre, • Working Drawings, Interior Finishes Selection

Agassiz, B.C.

Cineplex Odeon Cinemas – Various Locations • Working Drawings

Nortel – Addition to Westwinds Offices • Working Drawings

Stollery Children’s Health Centre, Edmonton • Design Development, Presentation Drawings

Shell Convenience Stores • Programming, Preliminary Design, Design Development,

Client Liaison

Centre for Toxicology Lab Relocation • Programming, Preliminary Design, Design Development,

Client Liaison, Working Drawings

Foothills Hospital Immediate Response Labs • Programming, Preliminary Design, Design Development,

Client Liaison, Working Drawings

Foothills Hospital – Various Departments • Working Drawings

Dalhousie Station Shopping Centre • Working Drawings, Construction Administration

Horne & Pitfield - Warehouse Addition • Preliminary Design, Design Development

Agriculture Canada, Saskatoon, Sask. • Working Drawings

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Client List Continued:

Ken Hutchinson Architect Ltd., Calgary

Working Drawings for: • Strathmore Treasury Branch Renovations

• Fort McMurray City Hall Renovations

• Private Residence, Radium, B.C.

• University of Calgary - Renovations of Chemistry Labs

• Single-family suburban homes - architectural approvals,

NewCastle Homes Ltd., Calgary

(AutoCAD) design & working drawings, marketing brochures

• Small additions - building permit drawings

Modern Home Exteriors Ltd., Calgary

• Building addition - design and working drawings

Sue Yuen Community Assoc, Calgary

Don Snow Architect Ltd., Calgary

Temporary Women's Remand Centre • Renovation - working drawings and site inspections

Vulcan County Central High School • Renovation - Project Coordinator: design development,

working drawings, consultant liaison, colour coordination and

site inspections

Centennial Planetarium • Renovation, working drawings

St. Peters Anglican Church, Okotoks • Working drawings

Osman Tabish Architect Ltd., Calgary

Summer Residence, Saudi Arabia • Presentation Model

Bill Johnston Architect Ltd., Calgary

Claresholm Seniors Drop-In Centre • Design development, model building, working drawings

Private Residences • Product research and materials selection, working drawings

Jenkins Sturgess Architects Ltd., Calgary

Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel, Niko, Japan • Presentation model

Andrishak and Sturgess, Architects and Urban Planners, Calgary

Alberta Pavilion, Expo '86, Vancouver • Working drawings and model building, interior displays,

design development

Decadent Desserts, Calgary • Design development and working drawings

Law Office • Job captain - design development, working drawings and

site inspection

Oil Company Office • Job Captain - design development, working drawings and

site inspection

Part - Time • Office administration and accounts receivable

Inntrec Group Ltd., Calgary

Former Canmore Mines Property • Land use plan, design, presentation drawings and models

for 3000 acre recreation development for inclusion in formal

Outline Plan.

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