sarah macisaac
EDUCATION
2009:
1st Year Masters of Architecture, University of Melbourne, High Distinction Average
Traveling Studio to Santiago Second Semester – worked to develop master plan for Chaiten, a town that needs to be relocated as it was razed by a volcano.
2008:
3rd Year Bachelor of Architecture Studies, University of Melbourne, High Distinction Average
Weekly Life Drawing lessons, Brunswick St Art Gallery, Victoria
2007:
2nd Year Bachelor of Architecture Studies, University of Melbourne, Distinction Average
2006:
1st Year Bachelor of Architecture Studies, University of Melbourne, High Distinction Average
2004:
Year 12
Canberra Girls’ Grammar School
2002:
Academic Exchange
Studied in Versailles at Notre Dame de Grand Champ for 3 months. Time at school focussed on French Literature and French History. Am fluent in French.
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
Familiar with both Mac and PC operating systems
Autodesk suite, including AutoCAD and REVIT
Adobe Suite , including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
SketchUp
Basic skills on 3D Max, VIZ and Ecotect.
EMPLOYMENT AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Architecture and Design
Production Design, Muscles Short Film, Edward Housden Director (September 2009)
Production Design, Yours Truly Short Film, Kevin Chan Director (July/August 2009)
Production Design, Last Beautiful Friend Short Film, Mischa Baka Director (June 2009)
Set Design, The Underpants performed at Chapel off Chapel for Curve 8 Productions (April 2009)
Events Manager, Human Rights Art & Film Festival (March 2009 to present)
Currently managing all events to do with the Festival, including film screenings and forums.
Architecture radio show Buildings.Places.Spaces. SYNfm (March 2009 to present)
A 15 minute segment weekly interviewing architects about their favourite buildings, places and spaces in Melbourne. My show is aimed at making Architecture accessible to students and improves my interviewing and architectural discussion skills.
Bates Smart, Melbourne (March 2007 to November 2008)
Working 2 days a week, and full time during University Holidays. My main role at Bates Smart has been preparing presentations to the clients and working on CAD drawings.
Set Design, Newman College Students Club Production (July 2007)
Set and Costume Design, Penleigh and Essendon Grammar Rock Eisteddfod Challenge (March to August 2007)
Editor in Chief, Newman College Student Publication (March – November 2007)
Bates Smart, London (January/February 2007)
Work experience that involved founding the offices materials library and sourcing finishes for several projects around London.
Corporate Logo Design, MacIsaac Informatics (2006)
Phillip Leeson Architects , Canberra (July 2004)
Work experience during final year at school. Majority of experience in measuring sites and preparing drawings for client presentations.
Business Work Experience
2006-2007 Write It Off
Established Melbourne franchise of National Real Estate Property Depreciation service.
2002 Young Achievers Australia Business Development Project
1998-2001 Jewellery design, manufacturing and marketing at local markets
Hospitality Experience
Aquum, North Melbourne (November 2008)
Waitress
Cicalata, Lygon Street (2006)
Waitress, one year part time work
The Boston Tea Party, London (2005)
Waitress and barrista, 8 months full time work
Au Pairing for 2 children, London (2005)
Looking after 2 children full time, 8 months
The Lobby Restaurant, Canberra (2004)
Waitress – silver service restaurant, one year part time work
AWARDS
2007: Winner, Michael Scott Art Prize
Newman College Melbourne University
2004: Summer School Scholarship at the National Gallery of Australia
A scholarship to develop my drawing and sculpture at the National Gallery of Australia. Chosen as 1 of 16 students nationwide and work was exhibited for a month in a collaborative exhibition.
2004: School Colours for Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Recognition for work done for the school in these fields. Throughout school I designed and constructed several sets and as Art Captain I organised exhibitions, competitions and a public sculpture program for the school.
2003: Finalist in National Shakespeare Competition (Acting)
One of thirty actors chosen Australia wide and flown to Sydney to produce Pericles in two weeks.
REFEREES
Ms Claudia Fleuter
Associate Director, Bates Smart
I reported directly to Claudia throughout my time at Bates Smart.
(+61) 3 8664 6200
Bates Smart
Level 1, 36 Clarke St
South Melbourne
Mr Matthew Benetti
Director, Human Rights Arts & Film Festival
I currently work with and report to Matt when volunteering at HRAFF.
(+61) 431 599 670
HRAFF Offices
Level 6, 225 Bourke St
Melbourne