I am an extremely enthusiastic, ambitious and driven architecture graduate from Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. After recently graduating from Northumbria University with a BA (Hons) degree in Architecture, I am now looking for professional experience with a contemporary, lively, architectural design practice, hoping to develop my skills in all areas of design and apply myself to challenging and exciting new experiences and responsibilities in practice.
I am an extremely hard working and passionate person and I consider myself to be a creative yet logical problem solver with strengths in architectural graphics. My experiences in customer service while studying have give me a great sense of work ethic, commitment, while enhancing communication skills.
In the future, after gaining required professional experience I plan to progress onto a masters program in architecture and aspire to work internationally as I have gained a real interest and passion for travel and experiencing different places and cultures.
I have always had an interest in art and design and the world around me from an early age. My other interests include graphic design, illustration, drawing, photography, music, drums, travelling, hiking, cycling and other outdoor activities.
Marks and spencers, Gateshead, GB, Customer assistant
Worked part-time in one of the largest/busiest UK stores while studying for my degree, maintaining high grades highlighting my strong work ethic, time management and commitment. As well as vastly developing verbal communication skills and confidence.
- Communicating with customers, solving problems
- Maintaining a professional level of customer service
- Established myself as a key member of the team and regularly assume role of co-ordinator, organizing and working with the team through busy periods and closes
- Training new staff to specific company standards
- Aiding in the preparation and running of numerous customer loyalty events
- Personally responsible for fortnightly stock updates using company databases
Persimmon Homes, Newcastle upon Tyne, GB, Planning and design intern
Gained valuable experience working alongside the regional projects director for the North East of England and the planning/design team.
- Educated on planning applications, the process, law, and the housing development industry, focusing on master planning, town planning and design quality
- Shadowed the regional projects director in various meetings with city and town council members in the North East of England
- Visited newly completed and current construction sites
- Personally produced site analysis diagrams and 3D hand sketches for a design and access statement for an upcoming planning application
- Attended and represented the company in two public 'localism' exhibitions, dealing with people from the local communities' questions, complaints and issues regarding new housing proposals in their local area
University of Northumbria, Newcastle upon Tyne, GB, BArch, Architecture
Worked on a range of projects from urban and rural, and private and public, including residential, commercial, leisure, educational.
Gained and enhanced skills in: AutoCad, Google Sketchup, V-ray, 3DS max, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft office, hand sketching and drafting, physical modelling, technical and construction processes and documentation.
Newcastle College, Newcastle upon Tyne, GB, BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Following high school GCSE's and post 16 A-Levels in Art, IT and engineering I further developed my skills and knowledge in a range of art and design fields including; fine art, graphics, textiles, fashion, drawing, ceramics, photography and specialising in 3D design.
Walbottle Campus Technology College (Sixth form), Newcastle upon Tyne, GB, A-Levels - Art and design (A), Information and communication technology (B), Engineering (C)
First stage of UK higher education, I completed 3 A-Level courses; Art and design, Information and communication technology, and Engineering. After my high school education I began to focus my subjects and skill base towards design related fields.
Engineering introduced me to technical drawing and drafting as well as 3D computer modelling and practical work using CAD/CAM. Through my GCSE and A-Level engineering I began to realise my love of problem solving and practical, logical design. Art and design then brought a more creative element to my education and personal development. I started to become very aesthetically aware and began to bring a professional graphic and creative approach to my work. The mix of these two base subjects mixed with advancing computer skills from ICT rapidly brought me towards my passion and focus for design and ultimately architectural design. For me, the technical side of Engineering mixed with the creative side of Art and Design is the perfect combination.
AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS
I was part of the A-Level engineering team that worked with the Tyne Tunnels (North East) and the Engineering Education Scheme (England) on a project which received a BA Gold Crest award after exhibiting work with the engineering team to local businesses and EESE representatives. Exhibited and came first place in the Gold Crest category at the BA CREST North East science and technology fair. Advanced to the national BA CREST science and technology fair in London and exhibited and presented project work.
Walbottle Campus Technology College (High School), Newcastle upon Tyne, GB, High School, GCSEs
High school education - gained 9 A-C grade GCSEs
A - Mathematics
AA - Engineering
AA - Double award science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
B - Art and Design
B - Information and communication Technology
B - English Literature
C - English Language
BA Gold Crest Award in Engineering, Award
BA Gold Crest award in the area of Engineering for work as part of a team from Walbottle Campus Technology College.
Environmental awareness and information sign project working alongside the Tyne Tunnels and the Engineering education scheme england (EESE)
