The document summarizes the applicant's objective to find a career that utilizes their design and technical skills through exceptional customer service. It then provides details of the applicant's education and certification in AutoCAD and interior design. This includes completing a thesis project involving redesigning an abandoned building into a rehabilitation center for troubled youth. Images and explanations are provided of the building before and after the redesign.

2. OBJECTIVE
OCAD ∙ thesis project
To contribute to a company
through the use of exceptional
design, customer service, and
people skills.
I am soon to be a certified
OCAD ∙ detail
AutoCAD Operator and am
drawings
looking forward to using my
design and technical skills in a
challenging and rewarding
career.
I have experience in planning,
Niagara College ∙ 2D
development and presentation
through the design of
residential, commercial and
hospitality interior design
projects based on class
assignments.
Niagara College ∙ 3D
My interests in design are
towards a 'greener' way to
solve common design projects
and problems while maintaining
a high level of aesthetics.

4. OCAD ∙ thesis project
WALNUT HALL ∙ CENTRE FOR TROUBLED YOUTH
INTENT | THESIS STATEMENT
The intent was to design a program from scratch to serve the community. I focused on the
importance of providing troubled teens with a place to rehabilitate. Many of these teens may
need to stay for one night, a few nights, or even longer to stay out of potentially dangerous
situations such as an abusive home or a night out on the street.
It is important to, instead of giving a teen just a place to stay,
to give them a place to become well, whether that is
physically, mentally or emotionally. They need to be
provided with the counseling that is so important to their
recovery and integration into society as healthy and
contributing individuals.
I believe that a teen rehabilitation centre can be designed to aid in the reintegration of teens into
society with passion, direction and a sense of belonging and that this can help to create a
brighter future for the youth involved as well as for the city because teens are the future.
BEFORE |102-110 Shuter Street
The building at 102-110 Shuter Street in Toronto was abandoned at this point of time. Built by
John Tully, Architect, in 1856, O’Donohoe Row (later to become Walnut Hall and since
demolished) is a rare example of a 3-½-storey row house in Toronto. The preferred style in
Toronto was detached or semi-detached housing, so it became unfashionable as housing
demands changed. It was still a great example of an early Georgian- style brick row building.
Before ∙ the
building was
dilapidated
and unsafe
for
inhabitants

5. OCAD∙thesisproject
WALNUT HALL ∙ CE NT RE FO R TRO UBLE D YO UTH (CONT’D)
AFTER |Walnut Hall Centre for Troubled Youth
The programming of the Centre for Troubled Youth calls for a building in which the
patients and residents can feel at home. If the building were to be too institutional, it
would not work as well as a building with residential qualities. I feel that Walnut Hall can
provide residential qualities for a health and rehabilitation centre. The Centre for
Troubled Youth should also be in an area that is easily accessible to the teens that need
the services provided. 102-110 Shuter Street, being close to the Eaton Centre, the
subway and the streetcars is in an accessible area. The youth involved in the program
would not have to be shipped far away from their homes in order to receive treatment and
facilities that they need.
The rehabilitation of this abandoned building would come to
represent the rehabilitation of the Moss Park area as well as
the rehabilitation of the youth involved in the program.
Before
After ∙ the
building’s original
vernacular was
maintained while
the inside was
completely
renovated to
accommodate the
new program for
the Centre for
Troubled Youth.

6. OCAD∙thesisproject
WALNUT HALL ∙ CE NT RE FO R TRO UBLE D YO UTH (CONT’D)
Before ∙ dilapidated building
with weeds for a lawn
After ∙ gardens promote
relaxation and healing

7. OCAD∙thesisproject
WALNUT HALL ∙ CE NT RE FO R TRO UBLE D YO UTH (CONT’D)
Before (estimation) ∙ old row
housing thin houses with many
levels, oddly shaped rooms
After ∙ the main
floor becomes
the hub of the
centre. Check-
ins, café,
classrooms and
group counselling
all occur on the
main floor. The
basement
becomes the
learning kitchen
and utility space.

8. OCAD∙thesisproject
WALNUT HALL ∙ CE NT RE FO R TRO UBLE D YO UTH (CONT’D)
Before (estimation) ∙ old row
housing thin houses with many
levels, oddly shaped rooms
After ∙ 3rd and second floors
become bedrooms, dining and
lounge rooms for residents more
advanced in their healing.

9. OCAD∙thesisproject
WALNUT HALL ∙ CE NT RE FO R TRO UBLE D YO UTH (CONT’D)
Before (estimation) ∙ old row
housing thin houses with many
levels, oddly shaped rooms
After ∙ 4th floor becomes bedrooms,
dining, lounge and nurse’s stations
rooms for residents just coming out
of detox.

10. OCAD∙thesisproject
WALNUT HALL ∙ CE NT RE FO R TRO UBLE D YO UTH (CONT’D)
Before ∙ dilapidated building with
weeds for a lawn and boards for
windows
After ∙ restoration of much of the
façade and addition of large
staircase and back window facing
the courtyard.

11. OCAD∙thesisproject
WALNUT HALL ∙ CE NT RE FO R TRO UBLE D YO UTH (CONT’D)
Befor
e
Afte
r

13. OCA D ∙ d e t a il d r a w in gs
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
DETAILS ARE SMALL, BUT…
In the overall scheme of things, details seem pretty small in comparison to
vast plans and elevations. They are, however, what make every building and
project unique – and stay standing for that matter!
Walnut Hall | Wooden floor joint detail

14. OCAD∙detaildrawings
CO NS T RUTI O N DE TAI LS (CO NT‘ D)
Interior Design and Construction | Various Details
Sky light
curb
Sky
light
Pipe Penetration
Roof drain

15. OCAD∙detaildrawings
CO NS T RUTI O N DE TAI LS (CO NT‘ D)
Sill
Head slip
Head at exterior soffit
Head

17. NIAGA RA CO L LEG E ∙ 2D
AUTOCAD OP E RATOR CERTIFICAT E PROGRAM
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The AutoCAD certificate program has been designed to
enable the learner to pursue a career within the engineering
design/graphics work environment. Learners may choose to
specialize either in Mechanical Drawings or Construction.
Learners will enhance their skills and knowledge on the
most recent AutoCAD version. This certificate is heavily lab
oriented and learners will enhance their skills with hands-on
learning.
– Niagara College Continuing Education Coursebook
Niagara College Assignment Title
Block
2-Dimensional CAD
Exploration|two dimensions
Nut Detail
Work/live
situation

18. NIAGARA COLLEGE∙ 2D
AUT O CAD O PERAT O R CE RTI FI CAT E PRO G RAM ( CO NT ‘ D)

20. NIAGA RA CO L LEG E ∙ 3D
AUTOCAD OP E RATOR CERTIFICAT E PROGRAM
CONTINUING EDUCATION
3-Dimensional CAD
This course is designed to help the AutoCAD
user with the mechanical and technical expertise
to operate in this environment.
– Niagara College Continuing Education Coursebook
Exploration|three dimensions

21. NIAGARA COLLEGE∙3D
AUT O CAD O PERAT O R CE RTI FI CAT E PRO G RAM ( CO NT ‘ D)
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2D principles; and
with manipulation of
the drawing
environment, become
wire frames, then solid
objects and ultimately,
rendered objects
jumping off the page!
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AUT O CAD O PERAT O R CE RTI FI CAT E PRO G RAM ( CO NT ‘ D)
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