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Daniel Turner

a. From South Australia, currently residing in Adelaide.

e. dlturner@outlook.com

m. 0434 955 255

Summary
 

I completed a ‘Master of Architecture’ and a 'Bachelor of Design Studies' degree at the University of Adelaide. I am now seeking work experience or paid employment as an architectural graduate.

 

I have a keen interest in design focused on environmental responsibility and community-building. My desire is to see Australians develop participatory communities of which architecture plays a formative role.

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Skills

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit Architecture
Autodesk 3D Studio Max

Google Sketchup with V-Ray
Rhinoceros 3D
 

Education
 

The University of Adelaide

​2011 - 2012   Master of Architecture (coursework)​​

2010 - present

  • Participated in an overseas studio in India during November-December 2011.
  • Outside of studies, designed a house for a client in Victor Harbor which is currently being built.
  • Achieved a high 'credit +' average throughout the program.
Tabor College Adelaide

​2009 - 2015 (part-time)   Graduate Diploma of Divinity​

2010 - present

  • Subjects included: Creative Living, Trinitarian Theology, Introduction to the Old Testament, Story of the Church, Introduction to New Testament Greek, Introduction to Biblical Interpretation, Pentateuch Exegesis, Preaching, and Biblical Theology.

The University of Adelaide

​2007 - 2009   Bachelor of Design Studies (Architectural Studies)​

  • Completed subjects specifically in the areas of architecture and digital media.
  • Achieved a high 'credit +' average throughout the program.
  • Maintained part time employment throughout program, including 28 hours per week in 2007.

2012

2012

2012

Architectural Achievements
 

Published

  • Department of Education, Employment, and Worplace Relations (DEEWR), Govt. of Australia, ‘Study Overseas Short Term Mobility Program’, 2011.

Grant

Built

  • School furniture, Isla Mission School, Tanna, Vanuatu, 2008.
  • ​Private residence, Drummond Circuit, Victor Harbor, 2011-2012.

2014

2011

2008

2011+

Employment History
 

Catalyst Architects, Adelaide

December 2014 - April 2015   Graduate Architect (sub-contracted) 

  • Prepared high quality colour rendered presentation drawings to assist with communicating a proposed masterplan redevelopment to members of a church congregation. Drawings also used to assist a quantity surveyor in developing a cost plan and for purposes of lodging the redevelopment proposal with the City of Unley Council for Provisional Development Plan (Planning) Consent.

  • Lead the production of presentation drawings with support and direction offered by Jason Pruszinski of Catalyst Architects as required.

  • Participated in developing the design for a new signature retail store in South Australia’s premier shopping precinct. Prepared high quality colour rendered presentation drawings to communicate the proposed new building to prospective tenants and also for lodging a planning application with the City of Adelaide Council.

  • Lead the production of presentation drawings and worked closely with Jason Pruszinski in the design process.

  • Developed carpet plan drawings for the Mitcham City Council office refurbishment.

Camp Qwanoes, Vancouver Island, Canada

June - September 2014   Assistant Head Counselor (sic) 

  • Upon being in Australia for two months, I was asked by Camp Qwanoes if I could return for another summer as an Assistant Head Counselor.

  • Lead and supported the counsellors (approx. 24 males) and children (approx 240 boys) each week, over nine weeks of consecutive camps and one week of staff training.

  • Showed initiative, patience, relational skills and gentle efficiency in many behind-the-scenes tasks involving camper and staff privacy and confidentiality.

  • Maintained an ability to complete all required tasks in an intense and often stressful environment.

Intermethod, Adelaide

May 2014   Discussion Facilitator / Photographer

  • Selected as a Facilitator of discussion for a ‘Community Consultation Workshop’ in Roxby Downs, while also photographing for Intermethod.

  • Exercised oral communication and people skills in collaborative idea-generation with various and often conflicting views regarding local planning.

  • Intermethod efforts well-received by the community and positive engagement articles published in local papers “The Sun” and “The Monitor”.

ZGF Cotter Architects Inc., Vancouver, Canada

November 2013 - March 2014   Architectural Intern 

  • Daniel took a temporary position to gain experience as 'Cotter Architects' merged into 'ZGF Cotter Architects Inc.'

  • Analysed and converted sketch drawings to AutoCAD and digital 3D models.

  • Explored design options and collaborated on a team of five for a scheme involving a performing arts theatre and a residential component.

  • Assisted in document preparation and presentation for a performing arts project going to the Advisory Design Panel.

  • Worked alongside the Principal Architect in preparing sets of documents for a feasibility study involving six different sites.

  • Communicated frequently with client as development data and design was altered to maximise site potential.

  • Produced SketchUp models of six schemes for the Principal Architect to show at client and city meetings.

Camp Qwanoes, Vancouver Island, Canada

June - September 2013   Assistant Head Counselor (sic) 

  • Returned to work at a Canadian summer camp, supporting and overseeing the counselors.
  • Assisted the Head Counselors (sic) in planning counselor schedules etc.
  • Supervising children and youth, leading various activities.

Bunnings Warehouse, Mile End

​2007 - 2012   Team Member​

  • Worked specifically in 'outdoor leisure', 'paint department' and 'replenishment'.

  • Proficient in mixing paint, operating a Work Assist Vehicle (WAVE), key-cutting and manual pallet jacks.

  • Won several 'Outstanding Customer Service' awards throughout five years of employment.

Camp Qwanoes, Vancouver Island, Canada

June - September 2010   Senior Counselor (sic) 

  • Took time off from all study and worked at a Canadian summer camp, supervising children and youth, leading various activities.

McDonald's Restaurant, Victor Harbor

​2002 - 2007   'Crew Chief', Crew Member​

  • Worked during all years of my high school studies and won many awards through employment including numerous 'Employee of the Quarter' awards, as well as 'Employee of the Year', 'Field of Excellence', and 'McBrownlow Winner' in 2003.

Flying Fish Café and Restaurant, Port Elliot

December 2006 - February 2007

December 2007 - March 2008

December 2008 - January 2009   Kitchen hand, Cook, Dish-washer

  • Gained experience preparing restaurant food, including assisting the head chef during wedding functions.
  • Displayed trustworthiness and initiative while independently transporting stock to an off-site freezer, loading and unloading required stock for the restaurant and cafe on a regular basis, unsupervised.

Victor Harbor Church of Christ, Victor Harbor

March 2007 - March 2008   Youth Intern​

  • Worked eight hours per week, whilst undergoing full-time study at the University of Adelaide and twenty hours per week at Bunnings Warehouse.
  • Prepared and gave sermons every three-four months. Gave ‘communion talks’ every two-three weeks. Organised church services every three weeks and planned activities for youth occasionally on Sunday afternoons.

Granite Island Nature Park, Victor Harbor

November 2005 - June 2006   Penguin Tour Guide​

  • Learned local facts and history, taking tourists, school groups, and people of all ages on walking tours of Granite Island, specifically showcasing the lives of friendly local residents, the Little Blue Penguins.
  • ​Recorded statistics and information on the Little Blue Penguins for the research department of Granite Island Nature Park.
SA Church District Basketball Club, Adelaide

2015 - current   Treasurer, Committee Member 

  • Organise finances, including budget, bills and player fees.

Schoolies Festival Volunteer, Victor Harbor

2006 - 2009, 2014 - current   Encounter Youth Volunteer 'Green Team' 

  • Helped organise and operate the 'Lounge' area within the Festival Zone of the Schoolies Festival (2014).

  • Part of the media team (2009), utilised Digital SLR and video cameras to produce promotional material for the festival organisers.

  • Helped 'schoolies' find their correct bus to transport them safely, often removing vomit from bus seats (2007 & 2008).

  • Helped organise and run spontaneous events as part of a 'floating team' (2006), including fish tossing and impromptu dining experiences.

Youth Vision SA State Youth Games

​2010 - current   Taskforce, Photographer, Media Team, Team Leader

  • Photographed events and produced video highlights or slide show for closing ceremony. Led and organised youth in various teams since 2006

  • Participated in a plethora of sports, led and organised youth in various teams since 2006.

  • Photographed events and produced video highlights or slide show for closing ceremony in 2010-2013.

  • Member of SYG SA Taskforce since 2014.

Midnight Basketball, Marion

​2013 & 2014   Volunteer

  • Assisted underprivileged youth to connect with each other, be inspired, and learn life skills within the ‘Midnight Basketball’ program.

Youth Vision Teens Camp

​2007 - 2011   Leader, Director

  • Co-directed two camps (October 2009 and April 2011) and lead on four bi-annual camps.
  • A member of the Teens Camp Committee, which plans the dates, location, speaker, theme, and leaders for each camp.
  • Attended ‘ChildSafe’ course, September 22nd 2007 and again in 2009.

World Vision's 'Vision Generation'

2006 - 2009   'Stirrer' 

  • A member of SA’s ‘Vision Generation’ group and involved in many activities, including coordinating the 40 Hour famine for my group in 2006, 2007, and 2008.
  • Attended World Vision’s ‘Trek Against Trafficking’ (November 2008), flying to Melbourne to campaign, educate, and raise awareness with other ‘Vgen’ groups, all the way to Parliament House in Canberra.

Short-Term Mission Trip, Vanuatu

​2008   Building Team, Team Photographer

  • One of twenty-three people assisting in the construction of a new classroom for the Isla Mission School, Tanna, Vanuatu.
  • Designed and oversaw the construction of school desks for the entire new classroom.
  • Assigned the task of 'Official Photographer' thus documented and captured the progress and process.

Volunteer Experience
 

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