Biography

I am an Architecture student at RMIT. In 2007, I travelled and worked in China, taught myself Mandarin, and I’m now studying it officially as well.

I’ve been involved with art and design from a very young age. One the most influential people in my life was my art teacher from primary school, Suzie May. She is now the author of several childrens books!

I’m also interested in computers and programming. I started with QuickBASIC at age 13, now I code in a variety of languages including C, Perl, Python, Ruby, PHP and Javascript. Personally, I admire Ruby for it’s elegance, not to mention a fantastic library of modules (Ruby Gems).

I love to know how things work, and Stephen Biesty’s cross-sections books are incredible. He is a master. Perhaps it is my exposure to the design side and the technical side of things which makes me want to have both in harmony.

Curriculum Vitae

Education

Ongoing

• Chinese Language RMIT University (2010 to Present)
• Bachelor of Architecture RMIT University (2008 to Present)

Completed

• Introduction to TEFL Holmesglen Language Centre (2007)
• Year 9 to VCE Melbourne High School (2003 to 2006)
• Year 7 and 8 University High School (2001 to 2002)
• Prep to Grade 6 Clifton Hill Primary School (1993 to 2000)

Work Experience

• Design and Technical Consultant Self Employed (November 2008 to Present)
• Kitchen Hand Stuzzi Bar/Resturant Cafe (January to April 2008)
• Conversational English Teacher Sheyang High School, Jiangsu, China (March to June 2007)
• Customer Service Assistant Coles Supermarket, Northcote (May 2005 to February 2007)
• Office Assitant John Wertheimer Construction Project Management (November 2005)

Community Service

• Greek Social Club Volunteer, Brunswick Town Hall (April 2009 to Present)
• Blood Donor, Red Cross Australia (2006 to Present)
• Organ Donor, Australian Organ Donor Register (2006 to Present)
• Research Participant, International Diabetes Institute (July to November 2008)
• Bandsman, Melbourne High School Marching Band (2005 to 2006)
• IT Instructor, Collingwood Community Information Centre (September 2004)
• Donation Collector, Red Cross Australia (March 2004)

Activities

• SONA Member (2008)
• Karate, Balwyn Leisure Centre Goju Kensha Dojo (1997 to 2006)
• Melbourne High School Vehical Club, Melbourne High School (2005 to 2006)
• Trumpet, MLC and Melbourne High School (2000 to 2006)
• Public Speaking, Melbourne High School (2003 to 2006)
• Junior School Band, University High School (2001 to 2002)
• Piano, Clifton Hill Primary School (1997 to 2000)

Miscellaneous

• Winner of RMIT Student Safety Video Competition, RMIT (2009)
• Worked and Travelled in China, taught myself conversational Mandarin and travelled solo (2007)
• Winner of House Instumentals (Ensemble), Melbourne High School (2006)
• Full Colours for Music, Melbourne High School (2006)
• Half Colours for Music, Melbourne High School (2005)
• Artwork on cover of “One Planet”, English Anthology Texbook (2004)
• Poetry included in “One Planet”, English Anthology Texbook (2004)
• Merit for Music, Melbourne High School (2004)
• Design in Art Show and “Laureate” Magazine, Melbourne High School (2003)
• Artwork and Ceramics in Art Show, University High School (2002)
• 3rd Place, Creative Writing Competition, University High School (2002)
• Artwork and Me in Crayola Catalog, Crayola Australia (2000)
• Participated in “Fired Up” Ceramics Class, National Gallery of Victoria (1999)
• Ceramic Work on Display, National Gallery of Victoria (1999)
• Artwork in Daimaru Exhibition, Diamaru Department Store Melbourne (1997)

Interests

• Architecture, Art and Design
• Reading and Writing
• History, Culture and Politics
• Cooking and Eating
• Computers, Programming, Graphics, Linux, etc
• Travel