1 Katia Perez Mendez Mohawk College – ELT Creative thinkingMarch 24,2014 Hamilton, ON Canada

2 Index Professional Association Experiences each areaOAC OAA CDECA Experiences each area As an architect As an Interior Decorator As an artist Information Interview Opportunities Conclusion

3 Professional AssociationOntario Art Council Visual Art – Artist in Education 2014 Ontario Association of Architects Canadian Decorators Association

4 Experience as an architectColombian Society of Architects Canada Chapter No profit Funded 20 architects Niagara Falls, St Catharines and London. 110 architects 2014 Guide Immigrant architects Promote, diffuse the activity of architects Exhibit Colombian architects’ projects Accreditation

5 Hot Topic Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB)The Architect Registration Examination (ARE) of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). “Mentor” (a licensed Architect) Intern architect program (IAP) 5,600 hours of work experience Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects (BEFA) certification application is $5,367.50 (6) months of relevant Canadian architectural work experience National Building Code of Canada Canadian Handbook of practice (CHOP) Royal Architectural Institute of  Canada 

6 Experience as an Interior DecoratorInterior Decorator – Consultant Lakemount Worship Center Children Ministry rooms: Determine needs, preferences, safety requirements and purpose of space Developed plans, elevations Colours scheme Finishes and materials Floor and wall coverings Window treatments Interior and exterior lighting Furniture- ergonomic and occupational health standards

7 Interior Decorator – CDECATraining and professional development and national meetings. National advertising Website listing - Find A Decorator Business Insurance Magazine offers, Newsletters National Membership Directory Media opportunities Referrals $500 to 1000 be member – purchase additional services

8 Experience as an artistPublic Grimsby Art Gallery Colombian Canadian Children auction 10 th Art Heritage Competition. 3rd prize Chautauqua Exhibition Exhibition in Toronto. Feb 9 to 17 , Nov 10 to Dec – 2011. Beaux Art Gallery .Brampton, ON Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery May 5 to 19 , th & 5th annual National and international Sep 20 to Oct 17, Sept 11 to Oct 6,2008. Exhibitions Colombian Canadian Children auction Beaux Art Gallery .Brampton, ON. Exhibition in Toronto. Nov 2009 and Nov May 5 to 16, 2009.

9 Certifications in Art March ,2014.Bob Bentley Mayor – Grimsby, ON. Certifications in Art March ,2014.

10 Niagara This Week Newspaper Interview2013.

11 Lakemount Worship Centre Art Classes.2012Private Art Classes. Summer St Joseph School. JK class 2011.Grimsby,ON Grimsby Art Gallery. Art Club 2012. Culture Day Grimsby Art Gallery,2010. Grimsby Art Gallery, At Club ,2011. Lakemount Worship Centre Art Classes.2012 Art Classes for children Grimsby,ON.

12 Lakemount Worship Centre -Art Classes for children 2012. Topic: Monet artist. Grimsby, ON.

13 Work’s students .Grimsby.2011-2012.Art Gallery Grimsby, At Club , Andrea Fernandez. Blessed Trinity High School,2012. Private art classes Summer Art Club Spring 2011. Work’s students .Grimsby

14 Interview InformationMs Frankie Lavallee Interior Designer – Manager Montreal Bank in Toronto. Networking Add personal style Be humble Be careful colour Association is very important Mrs. Sue Ramsay Hamilton Library Stoney Creek Branch HWY 8 Promote Art teacher- students ‘art work Parent and family arrive to see the exhibitions - promotion The idea increased the visitors for the library Network with the students

15 Opportunities 2014 Architect Interior Decorator Networking ArtistMentor Colombian Ambassador accreditation Interviews LinkedIn – software internet-free Group Colombia Consulate- exhibition. Projects architects Exhibition architect -artist Interior Decorator Networking Offer professional service Mohawk College- Eportfolio Newspaper –tips of decoration St Catharines Multicultural – Conference Advertising through free Conference Library Stoney Creek. Salon Interview Real Estate Artist Artist in Education Grant. Local Schools Art Instructor Exhibitions Local Grimsby Gallery Public Art Gallery- July/14 Promote Art Students Promote art of the street in Summer Local events – Art fair Senior Center – painting and drawing Art classes at home Art Classes for children Colombia Consulate - Toronto

16 Conclusion Networking Be ready – Business Card Each person is a golden opportunity Market yourself Be creative Be a volunteer - Donations Help others is the key Internet Get involved in events Work with the community