Overview
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Pooneh Khaleghi

Pooneh Khaleghi

Mississauga,ON

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

OAA Architectural Intern

Gensler
01.2018 - 08.2024
  • Project list: CIBC Towers 1 & 2, Kelowna Master planning, Pearson Airport Expansion, Dolphin Gaming Development.
  • Participated in client meetings, providing valuable input on design elements and project progress.
  • Improved client satisfaction by effectively communicating design ideas through sketches, diagrams, and 3D models.
  • Supported senior architects with detailed design research and analysis, resulting in well-informed design decisions.
  • Gained proficiency in a wide range of software programs such as Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Midjourney Stable Diffusion.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working on a variety of project types including residential, commercial, cultural, educational and mixed-use developments.
  • Enhanced architectural designs by incorporating sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems.
  • Managed multiple deadlines simultaneously while maintaining high-quality deliverables for clients and supervisors.
  • Generated creative solutions for complex spatial problems by applying critical thinking skills during the design process.
  • Assisted in the preparation of construction documents, ensuring accurate representation of design intent.

TMU School of Interior Design Contract Lecturer

Toronto Metropolitan University
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • For the Following Class, IRT 101 Design Technology I, cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.

Junior Architect

Diamond Schmitt Architects
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed and coordinated construction documentation using Revit, preparing architectural models and drawings, preparing for client presentations and coordinating architectural, electrical, mechanical, structural consultants.
  • Collaborated with senior architects for efficient project completion and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained organized digital libraries of materials, textures, and furniture selections for easy reference during the design process.

Graduate/Undergrad Teaching Assistant

U of T and TMU
09.2016 - 05.2022

For following courses was responsible for leading tutorials and and explaining course work. Assisting in the grading of assignments and projects. Designing tutorials and consulting with students.


University of Toronto (Graduate)

  • History of Architecture, Landscape, Urbanism, and Art II
  • History of Architecture, Landscape, Urbanism, and Art I
  • Revit Summer Workshops

Toronto Metropolitan University (Undergraduate)

  • AutoCAD Workshops
  • IRH Introduction to Contemporary Design Course
  • IRN Interior Design Studio Course
  • IRP Professional Study Preparation
  • IRH Art History
  • IRN Interior Design Drafting course

Design Intern

Yabu Pushelberg and Dialog
04.2016 - 12.2019
  • Engaged in project meetings, conceptual developments, schematic design, producing design development drawings, FF&E selection, drawing coordination with specification, construction documents.
  • Assisted with sample organization, FF&E selection. Responsible for schedules and specifications. Produced construction drawings and furniture, mill-work detail drawings.
    Assisted with site inspection and measurements and building permit applications.

Education

M.Arch - Architecture Studies

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
05.2022

B.Arch - Architecture Studies

University For The Creative Arts
United Kingdom
07.2020

B.ID - Interior Design

Toronto Metropolitan University
05.2018

Skills

  • Proficiency in Revit, BIM, Enscape, Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Podium, Lumion, AI Tools: Midjourney and Stable Diffusion
  • Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects
  • Microsoft Office 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note
  • Physical Model Making
  • Construction documentation
  • Innovative, Imaginative and Creative
  • Team player, Collaborative and Cooperative
  • Excellent at Analytic Problem-Solving
  • Strong Communication
  • Presentation Skills and Public Speaking
  • Adaptive and Detail Oriented

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Accomplishments

University of Toronto Fellowship, Graduate Admissions Award
University for the Creative Arts Unit Excellence Award
Yabu Pushelberg Scholarship
Ryerson FCAD 2014-2015-2016-2017-2018 Deans List
Ryerson Scholar Student
Haworth Organic Workspace Award
Susan Mole/Dialog Award
Best in Third Year Ryerson School of Interior Design 2017 Year End Show
B.H. Stromquist Award
Council for Interior Design Accreditation, CIDA, Interviewee
Ryerson School of Interior Design Art History Award
Dawson College Honorary List
Fine Arts Achievement Award 2013 Dawson College
State Level Traditional Music Competition

Timeline

TMU School of Interior Design Contract Lecturer

Toronto Metropolitan University
12.2022 - 05.2023

Junior Architect

Diamond Schmitt Architects
08.2022 - 02.2023

OAA Architectural Intern

Gensler
01.2018 - 08.2024

Graduate/Undergrad Teaching Assistant

U of T and TMU
09.2016 - 05.2022

Design Intern

Yabu Pushelberg and Dialog
04.2016 - 12.2019

M.Arch - Architecture Studies

University of Toronto

B.Arch - Architecture Studies

University For The Creative Arts

B.ID - Interior Design

Toronto Metropolitan University
Pooneh Khaleghi