1-33 REDDINGTON DR. CALEDON ON, CAN.

L7E 0E4
905 880 9889

DAVE SAUNDERS DAVE.L.SAUNDERS@GMAIL.COM

WWW.LOUDPIXEL-LAB.BLOGSPOT.COM

OBJECTIVE
Embrace the opportunity to excel in a professional environment, while pursuing my interests in digital aspects of design
and representation.

EDUCATION AND AWARDS

University of Southern California. Los Angeles, California, USA. Master of Architecture. Fall 2008 - Spring 2010
• Bestowed an annual scholarship with acceptance
• Teaching Assistant, Computer Applications in Architecture
• Member of GASA - Graduate Architecture Student Association

Carleton University. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Bachelor of Architectural Studies. Fall 2003 - Spring 2007
• Awarded placement on the Dean’s Honor List
• Bestowed an annual scholarship with acceptance

Banff Arts Center Residency. Banff, Alberta, Canada. Winter 2006

• Granted a four month residency for an intensive architectural landscape study

OCCUPATION EXPERIENCE
Design Consultant, Lettuce. Los Angeles, California, USA. December 2009 – May 2010
• Designed a 3000 panel solar array starting with schematic design through to construction documents
• Developed renderings and animations for presentations

Junior Architect, AGA. Manhattan, New York, USA. September 2007 - May 2008
• Schematic design work for various affordable housing and office projects
• Conducted weekly visits to construction sites to meet with contractors, consultants and clients
• AutoCAD drafting of plans, sections, elevations and details
• Completed construction administration tasks such as clarification sketches, submittals and correspondence
• Researched materials and construction systems with emphasis on LEED requirements
• Ensured projects were in compliance with the Energy Conservation Code

Intern Architect, NORR Limited Architects. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. May - August 2006
• Examined various works of historical architecture inspecting building conditions
• Documented conditions through means of photography followed by drafting plans, elevations and details
• Developed reports evaluating the current state of buildings with recommendations for improvement

Intern Project Manager, EDC. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. May - August 2005
• Visited residential construction sites to complete masonry inspections ensuring quality and completion
• Communicated on site with clients, site superintendents, and sub trades with regards to the construction process
and relayed information between the sites and the office
• Referenced architectural drawings to estimate the necessary materials for construction and placed orders to
correspond with the development time line
• Utilized material estimations to formulate projected costs of construction for potential projects

OCCUPATION SKILLS
• Proficient with software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, V-Ray, SketchUp, Premiere Pro,
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Working knowledge with HTML, CSS and Flash
• Familiar with operation of CNC equipment, 3D printing, and laser and water jet cutting
• Experience with model construction including woodworking and metal processes
• Skilled in digital and analog photography including black and white developing
• Exceptional project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities