Tara Donaldson

Tara Donaldson

Business Owner

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner and Designer at Donaldson Drafting & Design

  • Education

    • Centre Hastings Secondary School

      2006 - 2010
      Ontario Secondary School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Odyssey Program for Gifted Students, White Pines Reading Club, Rotary Camp Entreprise, Waterloo Math Contest, Build Your Own Business Workshop, and Young Writers (Published Author) Medal of Governor General of CanadaOntario ScholarChoi King Mah Memorial Award (Calculus and Vectors)Design Technology Award (Grade Ten and Eleven)

    • Loyalist College

      2011 - 2014
      Architectural Technology Advanced Diploma Architecture

      Dean’s ListReceived training in Structures and Drafting, Building and the Environment, Building Methods & Materials, Contracts Specs & Estimating, and Construction ManagementRecipient of Architectural Technician Diploma (2013)Recipient of Residential Drafting and Design Certificate (2012)

  • Experience

    • Donaldson Sister Services

      Jul 2009 - Sept 2013
      Business Owner

      Completely responsible for the operations of the business Confidently managed interactions with customers

    • Madoc Foodland

      Sept 2010 - May 2013
      Cashier

      Performed as Shift Supervisor, delegation of work load responsibilities and closing of the store at nightProvided outstanding and efficient customer serviceLearned multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced working environmentMaintains objectivity and perspective during situationsAware and sensitive to cultural differencesCommunicates effectively with individuals of diverse cultures and abilities

    • Quinte Designs

      Apr 2013 - Jul 2013
      Designer / Drafter

      Contracted to draft architectural drawings for residential and small commercial buildings, and preparing Ontario Building Code analysesTroubleshoots situations, problems, and solutionsFacilitates agreements and cooperation among peers Responds to individual differences and preferencesCommunicates effectively verbally or written

    • Loyalist College

      Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
      Facilities Department Architectural Drafting Assistant (Workstudy)

      Maintained and updated current architectural, electrical, and fire safety drawings, organized collection of drawing sets, attended site meetings for ongoing construction, and prepared drawings for small construction projectsResourceful in gathering information and ideasSeeks clarity when dealing with issues or problemsUses diplomacy and tact with colleagues and clientsGathers information by listening and asking questionsDevelops accurate and current communications notes, records, and filesExcellent organizational skills Show less

    • Hilden Homes

      Apr 2014 - now
      Designer/Drafter

      House designer to work with clients to design and build their dream home. Work independently on model homes for the company. Act as site services coordinator for rural lots. Prepare design and working construction sets, problem solve throughout the building process, assist with colour selection for model homes, answer the office phone and accurately take messages or solve the issues, and work on the marketing for the image of the company, as well as each subdivision. Manage and update the company’s website. Show less

    • Donaldson Drafting & Design

      Jan 2018 - now
      Owner and Designer

      Residential designer and draftsperson who works with clients on renovation, addition, and new home projects. Provide design services, either separately or in conjunction with construction drawings. Perform site visits and site measures whenever necessary.

  • Licenses & Certifications