1. Katia Perez Mendez Mohawk College – ELT Creative thinking
March 24,2014
Hamilton, ON
Canada

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

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

4. Experience as an architect
Colombian 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 Decorator
Interior 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 – CDECA
Training 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 artist
Public 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 Interview
2013.

11. Lakemount Worship Centre Art Classes.2012
Private 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 Information
Ms 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 Artist
Mentor
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