Loretta Lai

13 Holmesdale Drive
Markham, Ontario L6C 1T4
Mobile: 647 628-6978
Email: loretta.lai93@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Toronto / Sept 2011 - present

Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering (Expected in May 2016)

Relevant courses: Municipal Engineering, Treatment Processes, Construction Management, Civil

Engineering Materials, Building Science, Structural Analysis I, Steel and Timber Design, Reinforced
Concrete I

Current fourth year courses include: Reinforced Concrete II, Construction Engineering, Geotechnical
Design, Aging Concrete Infrastructure Capstone

RELATED EXPERIENCE
EllisDon 16 month P.E.Y Intern / May 2014 Aug 2015

Worked at the Construction Sciences Department on various large scale construction projects within
Canada
Carried out design of formwork and falsework systems, crane foundations and other temporary structures
Prepared and analyzed structural models in VisualAnalysis, VisualFoundation and SAP2000 under
different loading conditions to satisfy industry code requirements and standards
Produced detailed construction drawings in compliance with EllisDon CAD standards
Produced detailed logistics drawings of construction sequencing and staging to optimize project execution

Survey Camp / Aug 2013

Gained extensive practical experience with surveying practices and survey equipment

Developed technical skills in working with theodolites and total stations for surveying applications

Analyzed sustainable designs and presented sustaining solution for proposed building addition to the camp
site

Collaborated on team project to produce a control traverse and topographic map as well as a highway curve
design

Maintained good communication with team to obtain accurate measurements and results

Lab Student at the University of Toronto / Sept 2012 Present

Prepared various concrete specimens under different curing conditions to test for material properties such
as compressive strength and tensile strength

Gained familiarity with sieve analysis, aggregate sizing, and water-cement ratio

Analyzed the mechanical properties of various metallic materials through compressive and tensile tests

On-site Experience / Sept 2012 Dec 2012

Worked with Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. at the Goldring Student Center project site to gain knowledge in
construction management and safety

Observed various construction techniques and gained familiarity with project scheduling , labour relations,
and workplace safety

Prepared report detailing site progress

Team Member, Engineering Strategies and Practices / Sept 2011 Dec 2011

Collaborated on team project for client to develop a protocol that measured cyclist acceleration rates for the
purpose of reconstructing cycling accidents

Developed communication skills and worked effectively with team to develop an engineering design

Arranged regular meetings with client to discuss project requirements and specifications

Produced a thirty-five page Conceptual Design Specification of the final solution

TECHNICAL AND LANGUAGE SKILLS

Microsoft Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Basic computer programming C Language

Application Software: IES VisualAnalysis, IES VisualFoundation, SAP2000, AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit

Fluent in English, Chinese and conversational French

VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES
Volunteer at Salvation Army Thrift Store / March 2010 August 2011

Developed time management and organization skills through managing donations and serving customers

Gained essential communication skills through dealing with customers demands and inquiries

Supervised and coached new volunteers to the Thrift Store

Child Care Provider at St Mary de Leuca Day Care Center / 2009 2010

Gained valuable experience through taking care of children at the centre

Developed communication skills through talking to parents and reporting daily activities to supervisor

Learned to become a highly responsible and careful person through the job

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT

Fall 2013 Deans Honour List

Winter 2014 Deans Honour List

Fall 2015 Deans Honour List

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Class G Ontario Drivers Licence

Trained in WHMIS, Traffic Control (Book 7 IHSA), Fall Protection

REFERENCES
Phil Jones: Engineering Manager EllisDon, Phone: (905) 803-6361

Juan Romero: Construction Engineer EllisDon, Phone: (905) 803-6643