LEED Green Associate 837 Oak Street
San Francisco
CA 94117

+1 415 374 3176
helentout@gmail.com
EMPLOYMENT
Jestico + Whiles
www.jesticowhiles.com
2008 Jan-Aug
Architectural Assistant
London UK
  • Assisted with master planning and residential projects
  • Developed competition entries, projects in programmatic design and projects under construction
  • Prepared Photoshop presentation drawings and models for client meetings
  • Developed AutoCAD construction details and issued drawings
  • Completed feasibility studies including site analysis and area calculations
  • Attended on-site meetings and inspections, worked with clients and consultants
  • Worked directly with an associate, but often worked in teams of 2-4 people
Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP
www.ramsa.com
2007 May-Aug
Architectural Intern
New York USA
  • Worked on various projects: master plans, renovations, offices, and civic buildings
  • Assisted mainly in schematic design, developed design and site analysis stages
  • Produced design drawings and presentation boards for client meetings
  • AutoCAD organisation and development of drawing sets
  • Presentation work in M-color, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
  • Worked closely in small teams with partners, consultants and clients
Arquitectonica
www.arquitectonica.com
2006 Sept-Dec
Architectural Assistant
Paris France
  • Assisted in the design development stage of a large office tower with surrounding commercial complexes sited outside Paris
  • Built physical models and created AutoCAD drawings
  • Translated presentations and documentation to improve communication between the French and USA offices
  • Worked closely with clients in their own offices
  • Worked in a large office team on varied aspects of the project
Provincial Government of Saskatchewan
www.tpcs.gov.sk.ca/heritage
2006 Jan-Apr
Heritage Buildings Conservation Technician
Regina Canada
  • Worked directly with the Provincial Heritage Architect in the Heritage sector of the Provincial Government
  • Attended meetings with registered heritage property owners to discuss ongoing plans for restoration, renovation and upkeep of properties
  • AutoCAD design of window grilles and fences for protected heritage properties
  • Designed booklets and posters to stimulate public awareness of heritage buildings
  • Managed heritage properties database and updated website
  • Archival work — cataloguing digital and paper files
  • Communicated with other departments of government and the general public
EDUCATION
San Francisco State University
California USA
2010
Revit Training
Autodesk Authorized Training Center
University of Waterloo
Ontario Canada
2004-2009
Honours Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Kincardine & District Secondary School
Ontario Canada
2001-2004
Ontario Diploma
Ontario Scholar, Honours List
SKILLS
Computer
3D
Revit, SketchUp, Form Z
2D
AutoCAD
Graphics
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Final Cut Pro
Web
Dreamweaver, HTML, Processing
Office
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Art
Proficient at hand drafting, sketching, photography, acrylics, and oil-pastels.
Personal
Friendly, enthusiastic and optimistic. Self organized and efficient.
Design
I find inspiration in historical landmarks, old maps, sketches, stories, and photographs.
CREDENTIALS / AWARDS
2010
LEED Green Associate Accredited
2008
Exhibition at the Victoria Park Gallery, Kincardine, Ontario
2004
Victoria Park Gallery Scholarship
2004
Ontario Scholar, Honors List
VOLUNTEERING
Present
Hayes Valley Urban Farm | www.hayesvalleyfarm.com
2001-2006
Kincardine Women's Triathlon
2004-2005
Tree Planting Program
2001-2002
Christmas Food Drive
2010SFSU, California
2004-2009UW, Canada
2008UW, Rome Studio
2008J+W, England
2007RAMSA, New York
2006ARQ., France
2006CYR, Canada
2001-2004KDSS, Canada