Paul Kozak
CV Work
Work Experience
Intern, Model Maker, Office
of Metropolitan Architecture, Rotterdam, Holland.2011
o Build models at Rem Koolhaas’
firm. Work included a 1:20 diorama of the Prada's new Fondazione in Milan
created for the Venice Biennale.
Model Maker, Hariri Pontarini
Architects, Toronto, Canada 2008 - current
o Responsible for designing and building
models for all projects created by the firm
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
Painter, Intex Renovations, Toronto,
1997-1998
o Helped with interior painting during
residential renovations