Julia Allard

Experience

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  Dreessen Cardinal Architects Inc.

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Architectural Marketing Co-op Student

  - Created marketing presentations using Sketchup and Photoshop- Created Window and Door Schedules for commercial projects using Excel- Interpreted and obliged to zoning by-law codes; project setbacks, building heights, building types.

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  Federal Government of Canada

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Architectural Drafter Co-op Student

  - Created AutoCAD fire safety plans; ensuring manual pull stations, fire extinguishers, fire hose cabinets, a primary and secondary emergency evacuation route to meet code requirements.- Attend site visits to update the architectural floor plans and site plans for record drawings.- Provided large architectural plotting with proper line weights and scale.- Organized drawing files, provide individuals or teams permission to view, edit or update files.

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  HEPAire Products Corporation

  Mar 2019 - Dec 2021

  Architectural Designer, Drafter and Assistant Project Manager

  - Create AutoCAD & Revit floor plans, ceiling plans, elevations, sections, details & 3D views.- Provide engineering design solutions to suit the project requirements and specifications.- Provide good communication skills and technical understanding of our products.- Interviewed and trained up two architectural co-op students to prepare various drawings & tasks.- Projects primarily consist of cleanrooms; laboratories, pharmacies, science teaching facilities, manufacturing facilities, COVID-19 wellness shields, aluminum ceiling grids and cabinet casework. Show less

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  Aluminar Systems Inc

  Mar 2019 - Dec 2021

  Architectural Manufacturing Designer and Assistant Estimator

  - Create bill of material drawings for extrusions & hardware with dimensions, QTY & part numbers.- Create marketing renders & modular design guides for our portfolio, website & presentations.- Provide engineering design solutions to suit the project requirements and specifications.- Provide good communication skills and technical understanding of our products.- Interviewed and trained up two architectural co-op students to prepare various drawings & tasks.- Projects primarily consist of cleanrooms; laboratories, pharmacies, science teaching facilities, manufacturing facilities, COVID-19 wellness shields, aluminum ceiling grids and cabinet casework. Show less

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  Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

  May 2021 - now

  • Created lectures that fulfill course specific vocational learning outcomes andcourse requirements.• Supplied helpful material and resources for industry best practices, standardsand guidelines.• Researched case studies that demonstrate applied knowledge and comparelessons learned.• Conducted and provided industry leader interviews.• Implemented latest and greatest technology.• Researched and stay up to date with industry innovation.• Created rubrics that evaluate students thoroughly and fairly.• Participated in professional development of the Curriculum Development Renewal Series (CDRS) course. Show less

  • Curriculum Developer

    May 2023 - now

  • Professor for Building Information Modeling

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Center for Accessible Learning Specialized Tutor

    May 2021 - Dec 2022
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  Cardel Homes

  Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

  Architectural Technology Drafter

  Draft residential construction customer drawings. Create plot plans, preliminary grading plans, working drawings, option sets and black book changes. Convert and update drawings. Apply for building permits. Draft for several communities including; Creekside, Richardson Ridge, Blackstone, Edenwylde, Miller's Crossing, Mississippi Shore etc.

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  EllisDon

  May 2023 - now

  Virtual Design Construction Coordinator

  - Work in a fast paced environment with project managers, superintendents & stakeholders.- Develop BIM Execution Plan & VDC implementation strategy.- Develop workflows, estimating, logistics, planning, scheduling, coordination & facilities management.- Review model based design & constructability with clash detection.- Host coordination meetings with designers, trades & suppliers.- Generate drawings & construction documents from the BIM.- Facilitate reality capture, Drones and 360 Photography for model integration, QA/QC, analysis & visualization.- Mentor project team members to navigate the expanding world of construction technology.- Participate in software testing, R&D initiatives and continue personal and professional growth.- Work on one of Canada's most exciting and complex projects- Centre Block Rehabilitation!- University degree/ Technology Diploma in Engineering, Architecture, M&E or related field - Utilize my education with a focus on BIM Management, Modeling and technologies.- Utilize my experience in the engineering, design, architecture, BIM, pre-construction, coordination, construction and post construction fields and phases.- Advanced experience in Revit, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ACC, Autodesk Assemble and Navisworks.- Achieved CanBIM Professional Certification and Building Transformation BIM Professional Certification.- Experience working with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam.- High level of knowledge interpreting design and construction drawings.- Passionate about the construction industry and innovation.- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a collaborative environment.- Excellent organization, time management skills and attention to detail.- Ability to achieve RPAS (Drone) Operator Certification if required.- Secret Security Clearance and Site Access CISD Clearance. Show less