Emma Hannaford: Education Work Experience
Emma Hannaford: Education Work Experience
Emma Hannaford: Education Work Experience
E: [email protected] T:416.550.4213
2012 - 2016
Ryerson University,
Candidate for Bachelor of
Interior Design
Relevant Courses: Interior
Design, Art History, Design
Technology, Textile History,
Pop Culture, Innovations in
Retail, and Design History.
2009 - 2012
Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate,
OSSD
Relevant Courses: Interior
Design, Visual Arts,
Photography, World Issues,
Data Management,
Economics, Functions, and
Physics.
EDUCATION
RELEVANT SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe InDesign,
AutoCAD, Rhino With V-Ray,
Google Sketch-Up, Microsoft
Word, Excel and Powerpoint
WORK EXPERIENCE
Summer Intern | Moncur Design Associates
2014
I worked on AutoCAD files which resulted in official drawing sets, participated in
site measures and visits, corresponded with clients, and helped prepare colour
and finish boards.
Summer Intern | Mackay Wong Stragetic Design
2013
I completed finish schedules, AutoCAD drawings, chose finishes, met with
suppliers, and attended internal meetings.
Summer Intern | The Mitchell Partnership
2012
I improved efficiency of project tracking by updating project sheets, accurately
worked in AutoCAD and helped build company database.
Camp Counsellor | University of Toronto All-Star Camp
2010 - 2011
I had leadership in running and organizing sports and games for children,
specifically arts and crafts and helped resolve conflicts between children when
necessary.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Designer and Public Relations Liason | Bare Minimum
2013 - Present
Bare Minimum is a collective of Ryerson Interior Design students with sustainable
design practices and a passion for repurposing and recycling materials. In 2013
and 2014 we particpiated in The Stop Community Food Centres Night Market by
designing food vendor carts. In 2014 our cart was also reused agian in Toronto
Tourisms Meet Me at the Roundhouse event. Along with being involved in the de-
sign process for the projects, my role involves corresponding with clients, public
relations and promotion for the events we are involved in.
Designer - The Space Transformer | The Bodhi Collective
2014 - Present
The Bodhi Collective is a student-led creative firm that combines fabrication, art,
science and technology, and the human natural sense of curiosity. We are using
the power of behavioral design through sustainable methods to change human
behaviour for the better. Our first project was to participate in 100 in 1 Day Toronto.
My role at The Bodhi Collective is to provide a creative vision to our projects and a
practical sense of what concepts are feasible from a design perspective.
SCHOLARSHIPS +
AWARDS
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Mentor | Ryerson Tri-Mentoring Program
2013
I advised and mentored a first year student in the same Interior Design Program.
Volunteer | IIDEX
2012
I assisted in the building of the Mission Design installation at the show.
Student | Toronto School of Art
2011
I completed projects using a variety of mediums: acrylic paints, photography,
Adobe illustator, and clay sculpture.
Co-Captain | Mowat Leaders (Student Tutoring Committee)
2010-2011
I was head of a council that tutored other students when they required support
and help with their school work.
Soccer Player | Mowat Highschool Soccer Team + West Rouge Soccer Club
2009 - 2012
I played on both school and extra-curricular teams.
Ryerson Entrance
Scholarship
2012
University of Toronto
Depended Scholarship
2012 - 2013
Ontario Scholar
2012
(Honour Roll average in
graduating year)
Interior Design Award
2011
(Highest average in the class)
Honour Roll
2008 - 2012
(Grade 8 - 12, Average of
90+)
VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
Volunteer | University of Toronto All-Star Camp
2009
I helped lead activities with the children, and assisted the full time counsellors.
I built up my leadership skills, which made me a full time staff member the next
year.
Volunteer | Altamont Nursing Home
2008
I organized games and activities for the residents on weeknights, proving an
avenue for entertainement for them.
INTERESTS
Interior Design, Graphic
Design, Woodworking,
Painting, Sketching,
Photography, Soccer,
Ballroom + Latin Dancing.