ROSARIO (ROZY) LINDIA P. Eng.
1 Heritage Glen Dr., Ottawa Ontario K2J-4T3 (613) 769-0534 lindia@sympatico.ca
OBJECTIVE: To work and project manage with an aggressive and innovative organisation that can allow me to
contribute my full Skills and experience to their team within the construction, engineering, marketing,
and business development group in order to deliver challenging, unique and creative projects.
SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS: (ATOMIC ENERGY)
With a team of engineers, technologists, technicians, technical writers, illustrators, draftspersons and
machinists, designed, prototyped and produced cancer treatment machines, including shielding devices, optical
indicators, collimators, and vacuum-formed skins.(During a strike, produced parts myself to maintain schedule)
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Designed and produced all accessories ordered by oncologists, for treatment, radiation beam control;
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Promoted to the Therasim 750 Therapy Simulator, designed key components and main drives;
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With assistance from NASA, performed failure rate calculations and reliability analysis;
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Completed “Destruction life-tests” and issued maintenance manuals (six months ahead of schedule);
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Specified details of Radiation-Room: Design, Construction, Shielding and Load requirements.
SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS: (LINDIA HOMES & Lindia GROUP)ongoing
Design, Sales and marketing:
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Produced designs, working and custom drawings, shop drawings, engineering and code compliance;
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Managed marketing cycle, including market identification, signage, advertising, promotion and sales;
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Met with purchasers, negotiated designs, budgets, contracts, upgrades and occupancy inspections;
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Monitored after- sales warranty calls, assigned work orders and verified satisfaction.
Construction management, Estimating and cost control: (with in house comptroller)
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Prepared budget costs, tendered work analyzed bids and ordered long-term delivery items;
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During production, followed costs, cash flows, budgets, bank financing-advances etc.;
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Secured permits for: building, site plan control, zoning, utilities and other regulatory agencies;
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Monitored quality control via site visits, while providing technical and staff support;
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Liaised with municipal, utility inspectors, New Home Warranty, designers and other regulators.
Business and land development:
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Identified projects, developed layouts, negotiated acquisitions, secured partners and financing;
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Procured necessary zoning, official plan amendment to comply with intended land use objective;
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Assembled team of consultants and proceeded to negotiate subdivision or site plan agreements.
Communication and leadership:
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Excellent rapport with trades and suppliers, motivating them to deliver consistent, predictable quality;
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Fostered and trained cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams, to accept new building techniques;
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Proven relationships with, Architects, Engineers, with clear understanding of their disciplines.
SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS: (INNOVATIVE WATER & SEWERS)
As Business Development Manager of this publicly traded company, first as consultant, then on salary to
provide full product development, sales, engineering support and marketing services.
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Crystallized the business model, product offering and created the services model;
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Identified required tools and target market, produced and implemented the action plan;
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Designed brochures, web site (.iwssi.com), power point presentations, conference booths, adds, press
releases, television appearances and other tools to promote the company;
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Succeeded in systematic BRANDING of the company with the various municipalities including meetings
and presentations with councils and municipal engineers;
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Generated sales leads of $ 100 M of potential orders;
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Liaised with various regulatory groups and was included in groups and committees for the City of Ottawa,
The Ministry of Housing the On Site Wastewater Association; delivered paper at the On Site Wastewater
Association annual conference
CONSULTING, ADVISORY AND TRAINING SKILLS:
Canada Mortgage and Housing:
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Senior instructor for Building-Science and “Train the Trainers” seminars across Canada
R-2000 Program:
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Worked with: Ontario Ministry of Housing, Home Builders’ Associations, Banks and utilities.
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Administered grants and incentives for builders to implement these emerging technologies
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Conducted seminars and workshops to train other builders in this Efficient Housing Program.
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Performed field inspection to certify demonstration homes.
Ministry of Housing of Ontario:
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Consulted on changes to the building code, cost implications, regional variances and preferences.
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Consulted on advisory committee on affordable housing thresholds.
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Designed-Built subsidized housing project, a rent-to-income program for the Ministry of Housing.
Algonquin College:
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Advisor on the steering committee for construction course curriculum design and implementation.
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Judge and advisor for the yearly urban design and innovations competition.
Other:
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Sat on many Advisory panels including Developer Council, Affordable Housing, Technical, Municipal
Monitoring, Land Use Planning and New Home Warranty Committees.
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Ministry of housing infrastructure and grant strategy advisory panel
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City of Ottawa advisory panel for Rural infrastructure Study and committee on rural development
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
2000 to 2007
Consulting & Contract
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Acquisition, assembly and packaging of land and projects for re-sale to builders;
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Contract position and then employment as Business Development Manager with Innovative Sewers a
start-up, public traded company involved in sewer & water installations.
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Project Manager with Bassi Construction, responsible for special projects in Ottawa and in Northern
Quebec including construction and licensing of the company operations.
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Project Manager and builder for Honeywell Investments including: repairs and maintenance of a large
rental apartments and townhouse portfolio, design and implementation of their solid waste management
plans, ongoing development of land holdings which will yield: commercial, residential and institutional
parcels to be built upon in joint venture
1983 to 2000
Owner of Lindia Management Inc./Lindia Homes, Carp, Ont.
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Managed a consulting and construction-development company involved in custom-designed homes,
developed over 1,800 lots and built more than 500 homes. Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction
repeat business and referrals.
1979 to 1983
General Manager of Outdoor Garden Inc., Ottawa & area
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Responsible for this high-volume retail food store, ($ 10M/year) including a staff of 200 or more;
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Built four stores, including tenant fit-ups, specialized equipment and renovations.
1975 to 1979
Medical Products Atomic Energy, Kanata (now THERATRONICS)
 Project Engineer and Team leader, designed, prototyped, life-tested and produced cancer therapy
machines including cobalt, therapy accelerators and food irradiators (For a world market).
EDUCATION, ACCREDITATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
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Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering B. A. Sc. Ottawa U.;
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.);
Ontario New Home Warranty Program 15 years Seal of Excellence;
Home Builder Association Design Award Winner 9 times;
Certificate (Minister of Energy) for Contribution to R-2000 housing program;
Ontario On Site Wastewater Association conference speaker
LANGUAGES: Fully fluent in English, French and Italian.
COMPUTER:
Excel, PowerPoint, Home architect, Timberline, Supervisory ability with AutoCAD
REFERENCES: Available upon request.