I am a 25 year old Part 2 Architectural Assistant who has just completed a Masters in Architecture where I received distinction in thesis documentation and distinction in exhibition design and implementation from University College Cork, Ireland. I have one year post graduate experience working as a part one assistant where I gained experience working on retail, residential and commercial office schemes. I am relocating to New York on the 16th March 2015, and will be available to commence working on the 1st April 2015, this being the date on which my work visa commences. I opted to seek experience internationally so that I might be able to expose myself to a different culture within the industry.
Dunnes Stores, Cork, IE, Sales assistant
Responsible for drawing up and implementing store spatial strategies with the store manager. Responsible for dealing with customer service enquires. Responsible for working alongside the regional manager creating trading reports for the company directors. My duties include merchandiser, maintaining store appearance, checkout operator, delivery driver and electric point of sales creation.
Keating Architecture, Cork, IE, Part one Architectural Assistant
I was tasked with the preparation of planning application packets for both city and county councils in the Cork/Kerry region in residential, commercial and office orientated schemes. Aided company director with the preparation of site surveys, early stage design drawings and models, tender stage design documents as well as construction stage detail documents. I was also responsible for the submission of Disability Access Certificate documentation and Fire Certification documentation. Updating Archicad and Autocad files was a daily duty. Responsibilities also included corresponding with clients regarding their queries via phone and email. Attending site visits with company director and attending area engineer meetings with him also.
University College Cork, Ireland, Cork, IE, MArch, Architecture
Completed the one year [Masters of Architecture] program, where I graduated with a merit overall, and received a distinction in the projects thesis documentation and end of year exhibition design and implementation.
University College Cork, Ireland, Cork, IE, BArch, Architecture
Completed the four year [Bachelor of Science in Architecture] program, where I graduated with Second Class Honors. Received distinction in Applied Technology Modules in both Third and Fourth year.
Catergory Winners, Intermediate group, 1st Place
Claimed first place working alongside two classmates to create a GPS bike alarm system that would track a stolen bike and alert the owner via email that the bike had been stolen
