Michael Silvester
Architectural Technologist
Michael Silvester
"Creativity is intelligence having fun" - Albert Einstein
A fresh graduate from Sheridan College's Architectural Technology program. A highly organized, polite and efficient individual, whose thorough and precise understanding of building sciences, has yielded great results. I believe in function, form, and aesthetic through the application of building science principles. My goal is to help better shape the built environment through sustainable and accesible design standards, therefore creating beautiful and functional architecture.
mikesilvester14@gmail.com
Email Address
msilvester.silvester
Facebook Profile
michael-silvester
LinkedIn Handle
Objective
To obtain a position where I can apply my knowledge in drafting, design, 3D modelling and technical expertise on residential and/or commercial projects; while learning new techniques and gaining a wide variety of experiences to provide a high quality of service to potential customers.
Work Experience
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Sheridan College, Mississauga, ON
Architectural Tutor
Sept 2017-April 2018Tutored semester 1-4 students in subjects such as Math, Studio, Architectural Detailing, AutoCAD, Revit, Building Materials, Building Systems and Estimating courses.
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Sheridan College, Mississauga, ON
Student Admission Representative
Sept 2017-April 2018Participated during on and off campus events while providing information about the field of Architecture. Conducted on-campus tours for prospective students and provided bookkeeping and administrative support to management and guests.
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Mississauga, ON
Advisions Designs
Dec 2014-PresentAssisting and helping in setup of photo shoots. Retouching photos and artworks using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator and created powerpoint presentations for clients.
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Terminal 1 and 3 Pier A, Toronto Pearson International Airport
Booster Juice - Crew Member
June 2016-June 2017Contributed to store goals for increasing sales and improving profits. And provided a friendly and polite customer service experience to customers while following health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products.
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Elections Canada, Mississauga, ON
Deputy Returning Officer (DRO)
October 2015Assigned to be in charge of making decisions about a person's eligibility to vote, counting the ballots and certifying the results while maintaining an efficient, polite and respective environment.
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Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
IT Service Desk Student Assistant
Sept 2014 - Jan 2015Assisted with resetting passwords, fixing computers for students and internal school VPN and portals along with assigning work orders and answering phone calls. Maintained a positive and professional attitude towards students and colleagues.
Education
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Architectural Technology Diploma
Sept 2015-Apr 2018Sheridan College, Mississauga, Ontario
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Community Leadership Certificate
May 2014-Aug 2014George Brown College, sponsored by Toronto Pearson International Airport
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Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Sept 2010-June 2014John Cabot Catholic SS, Mississauga, Ontario
Achievements
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Jazz and Concert Band concerts
2010-2014Achieved an 85% at the competition against schools in Ontario while playing the trumpet and bass guitar.
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Royal Canadian Air Cadets
2011-2014Assisted in fundraising and leadership activities. Graduated as a level 5 Flight Sergeant.
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Track and field
2008-2014Participated during the 100m relay and 3000-10000m marathons for the John Cabot CSS track/cross country team.
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Smart Serve and First Aid CPR C certified
2015-PresentObtained while working as a bartender and server at Sheridan College's "The Den" at the Davis campus.
Volunteer Experience
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Computer Buddy
Sept 2010-June 2014Participated in a program at the Burnhamthorpe Library to teach seniors on how to use the computer and search topics safely on the intternet and create documents in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
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TAG (Teen Advisory Group)
Sept 2010-June 2014Assisted library staff at the Burnhamthorpe Library in setting up for movie nights, Christmas food drive, customer service week program, and volunteer appreciation night.
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Head of Logistics
Jan 2011-Sept 2018Toronto Pearson International Airport - Participated as a lead for the Street Festival, and ORBIS/Fedex Pull the Plane event.
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Altar Server, Knights of Columbus Squire
Sept 2008-PresentSt Patricks Church, Mississauga, ON - Helped out during church fundraising events.