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Ana Genio

Ana Genio

Junior Interior Designer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Interior Designer BCC at House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada

  • Education

    • Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD)

      2008 - 2008
      Course Sustainable Interiors: Material & Product Selection

    • IADE - Institute for the Visual Arts, Design and Marketing

      1994 - 1999
      BA Interior Design

    • Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

      2013 - 2014
      Green Architecture Sustainable Design and Architecture Graduate Certificate

      Graduated with Honours. "This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program offers students an opportunity to broaden their existing knowledge and skills in the burgeoning field of sustainable (green) architecture. Students are exposed to a specialized range of design strategies and technologies that reduce environmental impact, make buildings healthier and livable for people and achieve these goals in an economical way. The curriculum includes courses in materials and methods designed… Show more Graduated with Honours. "This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program offers students an opportunity to broaden their existing knowledge and skills in the burgeoning field of sustainable (green) architecture. Students are exposed to a specialized range of design strategies and technologies that reduce environmental impact, make buildings healthier and livable for people and achieve these goals in an economical way. The curriculum includes courses in materials and methods designed to provide sustainable energy conservation improvements, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and harness the energy resources of the sun, wind and water. Design factors which build on the students' existing knowledge base include sustainable site development, managing material resources, conservation of energy and water and improving interior environments" (from the school website) Show less

  • Experience

    • DINAMARQ Lda. Telmo Barata Architects

      Oct 1999 - Jan 2003
      Junior Interior Designer

      I worked with the architecture office “DINAMARQ” in Lisbon as a junior Interior Designer. I collaborated on the Hotel Villa Rica, a partnership project between the Lisbon office and the Catalan architect Ricardo Boffil. I was also involved in numerous diverse projects in the areas of interior design, furniture design, color and material consulting, graphic design, and 3D modelling. I finished projects on commercial spaces, services, offices, bars/nightclubs and housing. The ability to perform multitask jobs, finish projects on schedule and team work was developed during this period. Show less

    • Shelters Associates

      Jan 2003 - Oct 2003
      Designer / Technical draftsman

      I volunteered as an architect/designer with Shelter Associates, an Indian non-governmental organization, working in the area of equitable pro-poor housing design and resettlement in Pune. My main project was the design of 176 units of social housing, during which I successfully overcame budgetary limitations and navigated strict government regulations. As the designer, I was responsible for balancing and translating into drawing, the needs of the community, the Engineering Department requirements, the Pune Municipal Corporation regulations and Shelter's ideals and insights gained from previous projects. Show less

    • Christopher Benninger Associates

      Oct 2003 - Apr 2004
      Interior Designer

      I worked with the American architect and Harvard Professor Christopher Benninger in his Indian office, in Pune, where I collaborated on projects for luxury resorts for international groups, including TAJ. My work involved the integration of luxury structures in natural landscapes such as the Western Ghats in Maharashtra and Ladakh in the Himalayas. http://www.ccba.in/

    • DINAMARQ Lda. Telmo Barata Architects

      Sept 2004 - Jan 2005
      Intermediate Interior Designer

      My responsibilities included managing independent design projects, meeting with clients, and providing consultancy design assistance to other teams of architects. These tasks involved reviewing drawings, concepts, colors, choice of materials, equipment, graphic design, and the global presentation and overall communication of the project to the client.

    • The Healthiest Home

      Aug 2006 - Dec 2008
      Designer

      Interior Designer at the Design Department for this environmental friendly products supplier firm.Responsible for developing both private and commercial interior design projects that mostly used the company green products. Responsible for managing the kitchen and Bath design projects for a total of 44 eco-friendly condo units at “The Currents”, the first LEED Platinum building, in Ottawa.

    • Southam Design Inc.

      Jan 2009 - Apr 2009
      Designer

      Interior designer for this mid size award winning design studio. I worked mostly on high end residential projects, from conception until finalized drawings. I worked with the Italian brand Scavolini kitchens, creating concept design ideas, technical drawings, pricing and dealing with the Italian manufacturer.

    • Computer Media Group Office Interiors

      Apr 2012 - Oct 2012
      Designer - Furniture Systems

      Specialist in Office Furniture for Educational and Government organizations. My duties included meeting with clients, space planning layouts, furniture plans and pricing. Follow through the projects from design to installation and final walk-through. Software used: 20x20 technologies, Autocad and Online project management: Business Intelligence Insight

    • Moneca Kaiser Design Build

      Oct 2012 - Oct 2013
      Designer

      Interior Designer at MKDB, a home renovation Design/ Build company.Responsible for processes design, new systems design, meeting with clients and interior design.

    • ARCA VERDE

      Jul 2014 - Jan 2016
      Independent Designer

      Design Research and Interior Detailing for a Passive House Residence/ Net Zero in Westboro for ARCA VERDE ARCHITECTS and other private clients.

    • Windmill Development Group

      Aug 2014 - Jun 2015
      Project Coordinator / Coordinateur du projet

      Project Coordinator for Cathedral Hill, Leed Platinum High Rise Condo.Project Coordinator for One Planet Community- Zibi - Block 11/13 /2/3. Architecture and Construction Coordination, Client Budgets

    • COLE+Associates Architects Inc

      Nov 2016 - Dec 2017
      Designer - Interiors and Furniture Specialist

      Office Interior Fit-Ups Projects for Federal Clients, with multi-stakeholders. in Concept Design, Material Selection, Client Communications, Project administration, Construction Documents, FF&E, and Furniture Procurement.Major Projects: Treasury Board Of Canada and Environment Canada and Climate Change - Ice Services

    • House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada

      Jun 2018 - now
      Interior Designer BCC

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ana Genio
      Academic Excellence in Green Architecture Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence Nov 2014 Awarded to a student with high academic standing in the Green Architecture Program and has demonstrated strong leadership skills.
    • Awarded to Ana Genio
      Merit Award NESEA - NET-ZERO ENERGY DESIGNS FOR HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS NESEA - Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Feb 2014 Design cost-effective super-insulated and net zero energy (post-carbon) proposals that have high aesthetic value to promote acceptance and adoption by owners, developers and the public. - See more at: http://www.neseastudentdesigncompetition.org/#sthash.hSIGpmRe.dpuf

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Architectural Designer

      Issued by Shelter Associates on Jan 2003
      Shelter AssociatesAssociated with Ana Genio

    • Parents Council Member

      Issued by Lady Evelyn Alternative School - Parent Council on Sept 2015
      Lady Evelyn Alternative School - Parent CouncilAssociated with Ana Genio

    • Facilitator

      Issued by Canadian Passive House Institute on Dec 2016
      Canadian Passive House InstituteAssociated with Ana Genio