MArch Architecture Graduate
Welcome to my portfolio.
I have recently finished studying for my Master of Architecture (MArch) at the Manchester School of Architecture. I am passionate about architecture and design and I am therefore looking to develop my skills and knowledge in this proffesion, in order to further my professional experience.
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I am a hard-working, enthusiastic and extremely approachable individual with excellent communicative skill. I embrace any opportunity to put myself forward for projects where I can demonstrate my abilities, as can be seen in both my academic and working successes. I strive for excellence and I enjoy seeking new challenges where I can learn something new.
Employment
UOM ResLife
ResLife Advisor Sep 2018 – Present
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Acting as the first point of contact for students in University halls of residences.
Work proactively to help build communities in halls and provide support to students experiencing difficulties.
Received mental health training to support my professional development.
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JMAD Architecture
Part 1 Architectural Assistant Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
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Varied experience on projects within the residential sector.
Gained knowledge on stages 0-4 plan of works.
Was trusted, to run my own projects and meet with clients, plannng and building control officers, alone to discuss design briefs, proposed designs, developments and amendments.
Regularly carried out site surveys, some of which were extremely architecturally challenging listed buildings.
Developed technical design skills by working on building regulations and working with structural engineers.
SGA Architects
RIBA Mentorship Scheme Dec 2016 - Feb 2017
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Introduced to Revit.
Took part in site visits and gained an experience of the day-to-day running of a construction site.
Had input into live projects at different stages from initial concepts to practical completion.
Building Link Design Architects
Work Experience Apr 2011
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Introduced to AutoCAD and spent my time transferring hand drawn plans from live projects onto AutoCAD.
Education
Manchester School of Architecture (MSA)
Sep 2018 - Present
Master of Architecture (MArch) - Awarded a distinction in year 1 (year 2 grades pending)
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University of Lincoln
Sep 2014 - June 2017
BArch (Hons) Architecture - Awarded a 1st Class Honours
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Selby College
2012 - 2014
3 x A-Levels & 1 x AS-Level
Art & Design / Maths / Performing Arts / Psychology
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Brayton High School
2007 - 2012
11 x GCSEs including Maths & English Language
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Awards + Competitions
Bown Prize -Â Manchester School of Architecture
The Bown Prize for outstanding design portfolio. The Bown prize is judged by a panel of academics and practising architects interested in the best communicated projects. I feel very honoured to have received this award after my first year studying at MSA.
MAKE + Competition - University of Lincoln
The brief of the competition was to design a pavilion to be housed on the university campus. As part of the winning team I received funding to construct our design and have it situated on the university campus grounds.