Paul Kozak
CV
Work Experience
Architectural Intern, Fabinski,
Goclowski – Architekci Sp. z o.o. Warsaw, Poland 2006-2007
o Prepared permit drawings of phase
2 of the ‘Hubertus Development’ condominium complex consisting
of 1400 units in 5 phases
o Used manuals, standard books, to complete plans, elevations, sections and
details drawings of ‘Bobrowiecka 3’ condominium complex of 600
units
o Investigated and proposed interior design projects and made cost estimations
for particular clients using materials and equipment currently available on
the market
o Performed on site measurements, and surveys of buildings
o Sketched, designed and drew using standard architectural symbols
Native English Speaker, TFLS Language
School, Warsaw, Poland 2006-2007
o Prepared and executed weekly English
classes at advanced level. Conducted conversation in class sessions to corporate
management on professional, cultural and social topics
Assistant, Spatium Gelatum Project,
Various Locations 2004-Present
o Assisted at Ars Electronica, Linz,
Austria with the ‘Biological Habitat: Breeding Spaces Technology’
a prize wining project in the hybrid art category
o Coordinated ‘Breeding Spaces & Transgenic Habitats’ exhibition
at CSW, Warsaw, Poland. A show that further pushed the boundaries of biological
technologies in architecture
o Organized the ‘Spatium Gelatum’ lecture at the University of
Toronto, Canada. A study on using biological polymers as structural and architectural
materials
o Set up and documented “Breeding Spaces” exhibits, at ArchiLab2004,
Orleans, France and the Architecture Biennale, Venice, Italy. Research on
the possibilities of developing self-alimentary vegetative architectural forms
Captain, ‘Tall Ships’ Races 2007’, Poland,
Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Sweden 2007
o Commanded a crew of 5, in a month long event wining a cup on the
Aarhus - Kotka leg
English Speaker, ‘VaughanTown’ English Language
School, Spain 2006
o Taught English and conducted conversational, round the clock program
geared to acquaint students with various accents, subjects, terminology and
jargons of the English language
2006 First Officer, ‘The
50th Tall Ships’ Races 2006’, Portugal-Spain
o Responsible for 14 crew on s/y ‘Ice
Maiden’ at an international youth festival
Captain, s/y ‘Malu Kai’
boat delivery, Atlantic Ocean 2006
o Coordinated
preparations and participated in a 31 day, 17 meter sail boat crossing from
Miami, Florida to Whitehaven, England
Watch Leader, STS ‘Pogoria’,
Atlantic Ocean 2004
• Sail Trainee on 30 day sail
crossing from New York, USA to Barcelona, Spain
Scout
Leader (volunteer), "Baltyk" Polish Sea Scouts, Toronto, 1999-2006
o Designs activity programs for weekly
meetings and sailing trips
o Executes sport and scouting activities for 9-17 years old groups
Assistant manager, Petro
Canada, Toronto, 2001-2003
o Supervises 10 gas station
employees
o Handles cash and credit card payments, prepares daily financial
statements
Sound Technician, Sidak Services,
Toronto, 2000-2002
o Manages professional light and music equipment at cultural events
Photographer, Polish Language
Daily Newspaper, Toronto, 2001-2002
o Documented and reported on cultural and social events
Sailing Instructor,
Sea Scouting Association Summer, Camp Barry's Bay, 2000
o Evaluated and granted Canadian Yachting Association White Sail Levels
o Created sailing program for the 10-18 year old participants
o Supervised and tough boat maintenance to younger staff
Page, Toronto Public Library,
Toronto, 2000
o Shelved books
and magazines
o Maintained the proper numerical sequence order of library
items
Organizer (volunteer),
Sea Scouting Association Winter Camp, USA, 2000
o Planned a ten
day sailing expedition to Florida for 16 members
o Coordinated funds,
supplies, boat & crew transport for the overland trip
First Officer, s/y
"Baltyk 2" Viking 28 Keel Boat Cruise, Lake Ontario, 1999
o
Carried out navigation during a 30 day cruise through Thousand
Islands
Assistant Bosun, Sea Scouting
Association Summer Camp, Barry's Bay, 1998, 1999
o Performed repairs of sailing, canoeing and
motor-boat equipment
o Participated in planning and execution of sailing
programs for campers.
Sales Person, McDonald's
Skydome, Toronto, 1999
o Took customers orders using the cash register
o Prepared food for customers
Painter, Bestucco Co.,
Toronto, 1998
o Assisted with interior painting, installing
drywall and landscaping
Baby Sitter, Lukasz Switalski,
Toronto, 1997-1998
o Babysat
a child at parents' feeding and supervising a one-year-old child
Painter, Intex
Renovations, Toronto, 1997-1998
o Helped with interior painting
during residential renovations
General Help, Ricochet,
Toronto, 1996-1998
o Made
deliveries and helped in maintaining premises
Achievements
Canadian Yachting Association
o Basic Crew Standard 08.09.1998
o Basic Cruising Standard
o Intermediate Cruising Standard
o Coastal Navigation Standard 07.02.2002
o Bronze Sail 5 21.05.2000
o Green Level instructor course 21.05.2000
o Blue Level instructor course 19.05.2002
Canadian Coast Guard
o Pleasure Craft Operator
Card 05.03.2001
o Instructor/Examiner 15.0420.02
St. John Ambulance
o Standard First Aid course 04.02.2000 Renewed: 05.03.03
o Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Level C 20.02.2003
National Coaching Certification
Program
o Level 1 Theory 14.04.2000
o Level 1 Technical 21.05.2000
o Level 1 Practical 30.08.2000
o Level 1 Certified Coach 11.11.2002
o Level 2 Theory 14.04.2002
o Level 2 Technical 19.05.2002
o Level 2 Practical 30.08.2002
o Level 2 Certified Coach 11.11.2002
Lifesaving Society
o Bronze Medallion
04.2000
o Senior Resuscitation certificate 30.04.2000
Canadian Power &
Sail Squadrons
o Restricted Operator's Certificate
07.05.2001
Karatedo of Bushido Kan,
Martial Art Institute, Toronto, 1990
o Attained the Green
Belt
Association Echecs &
Maths, Toronto, 25.06.1994
o Level 3 Chess course
Activities
Particicpant, Trans-Canada
Road Trip, Canada, 2003
o One of a 5 member group driving from Toronto to Victoria and back
Orginizer, Eastern Europe
Train Trip, Eastern Europe, 2003
o Arranged a 5 week trip, travelling by train, through 7 countries
Crew, "Cutty Sark Tall
Ship Race '02", Atlantic Ocean, 2002
o Participant of Malaga to La Coruna 11 day trip on tall ship STS "Pogoria"
Member,
European Landrover Expedition, Europe, 2002
o Organized transportantion and accommodation for a 6 week, 12 country journey
Second Officer, s/y "Nasz
Dom" Cruse, Baltic Sea, 2002
o Member on 15-day sailing passage from Poland to Sweden and back
Technician, Humberside Collegiate
Institute, Toronto, 2001-2002
o In charge of computerized sound & "intelligent" laser equipment
at concerts
Volunteer, Canadian Federal
Elections, Toronto, 2000
o Worked at campaign headquarters of David Strycharz
o Scrutineer for the Progressive Conservative Party at a voting station
Sound technician, SAS Contemporay
Dance Company, Mississauga, 2000
o Responsible for sound, lights and special effects for stage design at campaign
Crew, "Republic of Poland
Ambassador's Cup", Toronto, 1999
o Team member on boat s/y "Baltyk 2" winning 1st place
Crew, s/y "Baltyk 2" St.
Lawrence River Trip, Ontario, 1998
o Responsible for provisions on
30 day voyage through the Thousand Island
Volunteer,
Municipal Elections, Toronto, 1997
o Assisting Councillor David Hutcheon, during the political campaign
Member, West End United
Soccer Championships Team, Toronto, 1996
o Member of the soccer team winning 1st place
Skills
Travel, Visited more than thirty countries in Europe the Americas
Outdoor, Vast experience in survival skills, hiking, canoeing, camping, mountain
Sports, Extensive participation in Alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding
Computer Proficiency, in Excel, PhotoShop, Dreamweaver3 and Java programing
Communication Skills, Capable of teaching large groups, enjoys work with youth
Foreign Languages, Fluent in Polish and English and some conversational French
Craftsmanship, Fiberglass know-how of boats, ingenuity in sailing gear repairs
Photography, Expertise in documenting sailing travels using professional equipment
Film, Acting in feature film directed by Andrew Markiewicz, photography Richard Pawlowski
Education
Faculty of Arts and
Science, University of Toronto Toronto 2002-presant
o Majoring Architecture
Humberside Collegiate
Institute, Toronto 2001-2002
o Received OSSD including 5 OAC
credits
Interact,Vaughan Road
Academy, Toronto, 1997-2001
o Attended Interact program for
students with major art or sport commitments
o Received honour
award
Horizon Alternative
School, Toronto 1995-1997
Mountview Alternative School,
Toronto 1991-1995
Downtown Alternative School, Toronto
1989-1991
References
Available upon request.