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Winner Canada's Clean 50 R&D Award
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Patricia Russell

Ottawa,Canada

Summary

Results-driven business leader prepared for role with robust history of steering companies toward success and fostering culture of excellence. Known for collaborative leadership approach that aligns teams with organizational objectives and drives performance. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering innovation, and ensuring adaptability to evolving market conditions, with focus on strategic planning and operational excellence.

Casa Duro has developed an advanced, proprietary, complete modular & prefabricated building system for use in residential and is adaptable for retrofitting projects. Incorporating a variety of exterior cladding options and building configurations, Casa Duro's building system is adaptable for most regions including, increasing in numbers, extreme weather prone areas.. The system arrives fully built and, ready to install on-site. Based in Eastern Canada, Casa Duro provides a simple, energy-efficient, resilient "membrane intact" solution, revolutionizing building envelope construction, in conjunction with our modular system, making buildings more cost effective, safer, easier to install, and last longer.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Casa Duro
11.2016 - Current
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
    Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
    Secured financing for critical projects through negotiation of favorable loan terms with financial institutions or investors.
    Optimized supply chain operations for reduced costs and increased efficiency.
    Directed launch of innovative products, capturing new market segments and driving revenue growth.
    Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Incorporating a variety of exterior cladding options and building configurations, Casa Duro's building system is adaptable for most regions including, increasing in numbers, extreme weather prone areas
  • Casa Duro innovates and manufactures hurricane proof dwelling systems for the leisure industry and developers
  • The strength of the system and flexibility in cost and design, meet needs by reducing risk and increase flexibility to adapt
  • The result; strong and resilient manufactured dwellings that reduce vulnerability and climate change
  • Casa Duro has developed an advanced, proprietary, complete modular & prefabricated building system for use in residential and is adaptable for retrofitting projects
  • Incorporating a variety of exterior cladding options and building configurations, Casa Duro's building system is adaptable for most regions including, increasing in numbers, extreme weather prone areas
  • The system arrives fully built and, ready to install on-site
  • Based in Eastern Canada, Casa Duro provides a simple, energy-efficient, resilient 'membrane intact' solution, revolutionizing building envelope construction, in conjunction with our modular system, making buildings more cost effective, safer, easier to install, and last longer

Freelance Architect

Self Employed Services
08.2009 - 03.2016
  • Renovation re-design of entire homes, kitchens, bathrooms, and small commercial buildings
  • Design of modular homes and system working independently and often collaborating with other architects
  • Developed comprehensive project documentation, including site plans, elevations, sections, and details for clear communication of design intent.
  • Integrated green building practices into designs, contributing to creation of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly structures.
  • Inspected contractor and sub-contractor work to verify construction met quality standards and complied with building codes.

Interim Professor of Sustainable Architecture

Herzing College
01.2014 - 09.2014
  • Professor of: Sustainable Industrial Commercial Design, History of Architecture, AutoCad Architectural Drawing, Commercial Space Planning, Master Planning and Urban Landscape Design, Historical Conservation and Ecological Residential Renovation Design
  • Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
  • Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
  • Mentored and supervised graduate students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development.

Designer/ Project Manager

Design Balance
01.2008 - 10.2012
  • Project Management of Residential, Design, 3D Rendering, Cost Estimation, Advertising, Renovation, Permitting Process Administration, Tiling, Plastering, Plumbing, Design/ Build
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Designed eye-catching promotional materials, driving increased event attendance and participation rates.

Architect Intern

Public Works and Government Services Canada
01.2005 - 12.2005
  • Intern Architect, Working Drawings
  • This was a great working experience
  • I thoroughly enjoyed being surrounded by such knowledgeable professionals
  • It was during this time that I was able to excellerate in my understanding and ability to design and draw building details
  • I used my time there wisely to learn from senior architects, senior structural engineers, and senior draftspersons and senior mechanical and electrical engineers

Junior Architect

DRK Architecten
09.2001 - 02.2002
  • While working at DRK Architecten I worked on the renovation of an old dutch farm house
  • I redesigned the interior space, drafted the plans using vectorworks, as well as build a physical sketch model

Intern

Geoff Keddy & Associates
04.1999 - 09.1999
  • Autocad Drafting

Education

Beds & MArch - Architecture

Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
01.2005

BA (hons) - Architecture

London Metropolitan University
London, England
01.1999

High School Diploma - Honours Student

Discovery Collegiate
Bonavista, Canada
01.1994

Skills

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Steel Frame Construction
  • Building Details
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Patent Writing
  • Grant Writing
  • Resilient Design
  • Building Component Design
  • Innovation management
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Modular Construction Design
  • Business Development

Websites

Languages

French
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual

Publications

Un-contained Optimism

Awards

Most Progressive Design, Canada's 50 Clean R&D

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 3-5 employees.
  • Successful Innovation Grants awarded resulting in four patents for modular construction innovation.

Winner Canada's Clean 50 R&D Award

Winner of 2021 Canada's Clean 50 for the category of R&D based upon patents and inventions for modular and prefab innovations.

Timeline

CEO

Casa Duro
11.2016 - Current

Interim Professor of Sustainable Architecture

Herzing College
01.2014 - 09.2014

Freelance Architect

Self Employed Services
08.2009 - 03.2016

Designer/ Project Manager

Design Balance
01.2008 - 10.2012

Architect Intern

Public Works and Government Services Canada
01.2005 - 12.2005

Junior Architect

DRK Architecten
09.2001 - 02.2002

Intern

Geoff Keddy & Associates
04.1999 - 09.1999

Beds & MArch - Architecture

Dalhousie University

BA (hons) - Architecture

London Metropolitan University

High School Diploma - Honours Student

Discovery Collegiate

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