Christina Bak
Linkedin.com/in/christina-bak
Summary
Project Manager and Designer with a focus on commercial foodservice facilities. Highly skilled in managing high-profile projects while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with specifications and local codes. Committed to continuous learning and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Design-Build and Bid & Tender Contracts
Nella Cutlery & Food Equipment
Mississauga
09.2020 - Current
- Managing kitchen equipment contracts from tender to handover. Handling post-tender documentation, addendums, change orders, RFIs, purchase orders, and other day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Attending meetings with high-profile clients and consultants to identify project scope, budgets, and deadlines.
- Building quotes, equipment specs, and preliminary CAD design of the food and beverage facilities (recent design-build projects: Two Sisters Winery Restaurant in the Niagara region, Jacobs Steakhouse, and CIBC Tower).
- Reviewing manufacturer shop drawings and specifications to ensure all design criteria are met, while coordinating integration with the millworker and stainless steel fabricator.
- Creating delivery schedules and working with the Nella delivery team and installers to ensure all goods are shipped and installed as per the specifications.
- Communicating with contractors, trades on-site, and vendors to ensure all equipment is properly installed and energized.
- Currently managing the commercial kitchen equipment scope of multiple projects in various stages. Current and past examples include: Jacobs Steakhouse's new location at CIBC Tower, Casino at Great Canadian Toronto expansion, Pickering Casino Resort, Joey’s Restaurant on King St. in Toronto, Harbour 60 Restaurant, Liuna Local 183 Conference Center in Vaughan, Osprey Valley Main Golf Club and Heathlands Course, The Vista on Sparks Retirement Living in Ottawa, George Brown College Culinary Labs, and more.
Project Coordinator/Designer
Trend Foodservice Design & Consulting
01.2011 - 04.2020
- Designed and edited commercial food and beverage, waste, and laundry facilities in accordance with the latest local foodservice and building regulations. Prepared rough-ins, elevations, and architectural backgrounds using AutoCAD.
- Compiled project specifications, contract documents, scope, schedules, and resources through the project delivery process.
- Collaborated with clients and vendors to define project requirements, address concerns, and outline deliverables.
- Performed regular reviews of project documentation and communicated results with relevant personnel.
Marketing Coordinator
ISE Group
07.2011 - 10.2011
- Executed drawings of ergonomic furniture (seating, height-adjustable tables, monitor arms, keyboard systems, and other office workspace accessories) in AutoCAD and Giza Designer.
- Prepared client billings for materials and product quotes.
- Designed graphics, brochures, cut sheets, and marketing email products.
Industrial Design Intern
Phoenix Performance Products
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Developed concepts through detailed sketches, and built mock-up models of equestrian and rodeo safety gear.
- Produced artwork and informational pamphlets showcasing products.
- Compiled material samples and visual aids to enhance staff meeting engagement.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Design
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
04-2011
Autodesk Certificate - AutoCAD
Sheridan College
Interior Design Course -
SMART Majority
First Aid Training -
St John Ambulance
Skills
- MS Office
- AutoQuotes
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Procore & Fieldwire
- Freehand drawings
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager, Design-Build and Bid & Tender Contracts
Nella Cutlery & Food Equipment
09.2020 - Current
Marketing Coordinator
ISE Group
07.2011 - 10.2011
Project Coordinator/Designer
Trend Foodservice Design & Consulting
01.2011 - 04.2020
Industrial Design Intern
Phoenix Performance Products
06.2010 - 09.2010
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Design
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Autodesk Certificate - AutoCAD
Sheridan College
Interior Design Course -
SMART Majority
First Aid Training -
St John Ambulance
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