Aleksandar Kolbas

16 Autumn Hill Crescent

Kitchener, Ontario, N2N 1K5

(519) 576-5628

e-mail: a k o l b a s @ f e s . u w a t e r l o o . c a

O B J E C T I V E S

· To obtain a position that would utilize my organizational and creative skills

· Gain hands-on experience within the field of Architecture

· Apply my existing skills in the company I work for

D I S T I N C T I V E S K I L L S

· Good communication and problem solving skills

· International and leadership skills

· Work well independently and as a team

· Multilingual - fluent knowledge of Serbian, Croatian, Ruthenian and English languages

· Youth soccer - Banat SC , Romanian Cultural Center, Kitchener

· Musically literate - percussion and violin

· Video editing and web design

· Friendly, patient and punctual

C O M P U T E R P R O F I C I E N C Y

· Software: work experience with Adobe PhotoShop 7.0, AutoCAD 2002, Bentley MicroStation,

Form-Z, Corel Suite 10, SoftplLn, 3D Home Architect 1.0

· Extensive knowledge of Windows 2000 and Macintosh Operating Systems

· Experienced user of Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Hardware: Scanners, HP Plotters, DV Cams, Digital Photography

· Video: Macintosh Final Cut Pro 3.0, Adobe Premiere 6.0 WME

· Web design: Macromedia Dreamweaver 4

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

Jan. 2004 – Sep. 2004 Intern Architect

MONTGOMERY SISAM ARCHITECTS INC.

T o r o n t o , O n t a r i o

· Generated AutoCAD documentation drawings for various projects

· Providing independent design solutions

· Experience in Contract Administration stage of the project

May. 2003 - Sep. 2003 Assistant to Architect

GROSS KAPLIN COVIENSKY ARCHITECTES

M o n t r é a l , Q u é b e c

· Fully produced plans and details on AutoCAD 2002

· Assist in design solutions: detailing and materials

Sep. 2002 – Dec. 2002 Architecture Student

GREATER TORONTO AIRPORTS AUTHORITY

T o r o n t o , O n t a r i o

· Assist in the design process for new terminal facility (T1NEW)

· Use Bentley MicroStation to reproduce, alter and update drawings

Jan. 2002 - Apr. 2002 Assistant to Architect

NORR LIMITED ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS

T o r o n t o , O n t a r i o

· Assist in the design process for various projects

· Building physical and computer-generated models

· Participating frequently at promotional and marketing department

E D U C A T I O N

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario

· Currently in the 4B term - Pre Prof. BES - Architecture

· Relevant subjects: Studio design, Iconography, Cultural History (Rome, Italy)

· Taken several courses in the program of Urban and Regional Planning

Forest Heights Collegiate Institute, Kitchener, Ontario

OAC secondary education graduate

C E R T I F I C A T I O N S A N D A W A R D S

· Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

· Banat S.C. - National champions 1997., Runners up 1999

· Banat S.C. - Romanian Cultural Festival and Soccer Tournament - MVP, 1999

· House for a Collector Project, University of Waterloo School of Architecture,

admitted to Student Exhibition, Cambridge, Ontario, 2002

· Certified KDSL Referee, outdoor soccer, 2003

· University of Waterloo RAC Referee, indoor soccer, 2003

I N T E R E S T S

· Masters program in Architecture and continue practicing as a professional

· Movie editing, photography and web design

· Soccer, badminton, swimming

· Beach volleyball and water-skiing

· Enjoy fishing, camping and hiking

R E F E R E N C E S

References Available Upon Request