Amanda Doiron

Education History

• 2003-2006

  M.Arch, Masters in Architecture
  Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada

• 2001-2003

  BEDS, Bachelor in Environmental Design Studies
  Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada

• 1999-2001

  2 years of a Bachelor of Arts Degree
  Saint Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, Canada

Work History

• 2004-2006

  Student Architect Research Analyst
  Historic Places Initiative
  Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage
  Government of Nova Scotia
  1747 Summer Street, Halifax, NS, Canada

• 2002

  Student Architect
  Department of Supply and Services
  Government of New Brunswick
  Marysville Place
  20 McGloin Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

• 2001

  Student Architect (Job Shadow)
  Architect 2000 Inc.
  93 Victoria Street, Moncton, NB, Canada

Relevant Skills and Qualifications

Training, Workshops and Conferences

• Statement of Significance Workshop, Historic Places Initiative, Calgary, 2004
• Heritage Canada Foundation Annual Conference, St. John, 2004
• Registrar's Meeting, Historic Places Initiative, St. John's, 2004
• Statement of Significance Workshop, NS Historic Places Initiative, Lunenburg, 2004
• TIANS (Tourism Industry Association Nova Scotia) Conference, Halifax, 2004
• Trades and Conservation Workshop, Halifax, 2005
• Masonry Conservation Workshop, Parks Canada, Halifax, 2005

Architectural qualifications

• Historical research on building period, style and construction
• Modeling skills
• Presentation skills
• Strong art background
• Strong photography skills for both digital and manual cameras

Computer Skills

• Windows
• Mac
• Auto CAD
• Vector Works
• Photoshop
• Page Maker
• In Design
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Portfolio (database program for cataloging images)

Office and Administrative

• Fluently Bilingual in English and French
• Strong Keyboarding skills
• Interpersonal and Communication skills
• Leadership skills

References

Available upon request