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Education

NVQ

CSCS

Other Relevant Qualifications

·CSCS Card holder to 2011- modules include Health and Safety, Record Keeping, Technical Data (weight and material types), Job Pricing.

·Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)May 2006 – Aug 2007

Sep 2008Present

BSc Hons

Glyndwr University

Glyndwr University, Wrexham. September 2008 – May 2011

BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology  ACIAT registered

Architectural Design (inception and adaptation) domestic, commercial and industrial design (group project and sustainable technology research)Development Law (JCT ’98 ’05) Disputes and process of lawBuilding services, planning procedure (inc. Conservation) building regulationsSustainability in design (technologies, renewable and BS EN standards)Urban renewal, master plan ideologies (group project in association with Brymbo steel works)Modern Methods of Construction (SIPs, PIFs, ICF, Timber, steel, volumetric, modular)Politics of architecture (the political implications of design)Interprofessional Studies, group project to simulate the process of design between disciplines.

Work experience

May 2010Present

Landscape design coordinator

P&A Landscaping
  • Continuation of personal development with placement
  • Further inception of solar installation on P & A office building St Andrews
  • Procurement of suppliers for PV panels and MCS certificate training programmes
  • Regular GM with directors for design management plan and business plan
  • Developing leadership qualities through management of fitting teams schedule
May 2008Jan 2010

young persons mentor

woodlands/Prospects care
  • Worked with team members to ensure the health and well being of young people to the requirements of policies and standards
  • Developed diplomacy and ethical skills when confronted with difficult and challenging behaviour
  • Experienced better ways of communication with people and professionals
Mar 1999Apr 2009

Contractor

CTD

Self-Employed Tiling Contractor, March 1999 - april 2009

  • Experience with all types of material for application on surfaces (stone, marble, granite, glass, travertine)
  • Duties of self administration and liaison with clients, developers and site agents to ensure work is completed at a high standard and on budget
  • Experienced all types of construction from large housing developments and apartments in various parts of the country to small conservation projects and domestic properties
  • Good marketing strategies and knowledge of sales

Skills

Personal skills
Personal Skills   ·        My experiences from freelancing have helped me understand the importance of effective communication with clients, professionals and colleagues.  ·        Having dealt with small private projects and large scale developers I have gained a broad experience in meeting deadlines and time scales for different contracts to meet customer expectations. ·        Problem Solving ·        Communication ·        Team working ·        Using initiative ·        Ability to work under pressure ·        Budget management
Technical skills
Technical Skills       Competent in AUTOCAD 2010 software and office software for Windows and also competent using Sketchup.       Ability to read and understand technical drawings.       Competent understanding various forms of contract (JCT05, NEC3)       Good knowledge of the building regulations and planning proposal system         Good knowledge of accountancy software SAGE  

Summary

Architectural Technologist graduate with a balance of practical and academic qualities. Enthusiastic, methodical and creative attributes with a positive work ethic to provide a logical approach to challenges. Confident and well structured organisational team member as demonstrated by several successful projects at university and in a working environment. Flexible and motivated to strive for continual personal development and achievement.

Objective

My main objective is to seek opportunities to improve my CPD and continue with the development of my chartership for the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).