Elizabeth Maus

Created digital design and construction documents for new and existing projects; researched and verified code requirements; evaluated code compliance of existing structures to determine required remediation; designed and modified a range of structural systems for renovations and new construction; worked directly with clients, contractors and municipalities; prepared building permit applications; followed up on projects through construction phase to help contractors address unforeseen field conditions.

Created digital drawings for new and existing projects; revised existing CAD documents; researched & verified code requirements for projects to legalize existing conditions.

Required an understanding of structural principles, significant organizational abilities, knowledge of Excel, and the ability to help students understand often-difficult problems and principles. Timely grading and return of students' homework and tests; recorded and calculated students' grades using Microsoft Excel; opted to hold several hours of weekly homework help.

Became proficient in AutoCAD with minimal training or previous experience; recorded on-site measurements and organized and entered site data; arranged presentation boards; organized & updated client files; updated & created digital design documents.

Magna cum laude. Dean's List 2006-2011. Italian Studies Program (Fall ’08). Design project exhibited at the Politecnico di Torino (Fall '08). Final Thesis Project: "Rewiring the Urban Network: Revitalization of Toronto's Harbor." Thesis project chosen for interim honors review (Fall '10).