curriculum vitae

Key Achievements

Key Projects, Publications, and Exhibitions

2010

- ‘tillidh mi dhachaidh‘ catalogue and retrospective published; editor, contributor and print designer

- paper ‘ landscape – here be dragons‘ given at international conference ‘the cultural role of architecture‘ at the University of Lincoln

2009

- exhibited ‘leave only photographs‘ and ‘dragon hunting‘; at ‘an talla solais’ in Ullapool; as part of  ’tillidh mi dhachaidh‘ festival

- creative workshops ‘my town‘ and ‘walk this way‘ run with pupils of wester-ross schools : Ullapool High School, Ullapool Primary School, and Achiltibuie Primary School

2008

- exhibited ‘voice of suzhou‘; as part of Shanghai Student Bienalle

Education

Dundee School of Architecture, University of Dundee. 2001 – present

2008+ Research Student
2007 – Master of Architecture (with distinction)
2006 – BA(hons) in architecture
2004 – BSc in architecture

Ullapool High School. 1995 – 2001

2001 – Advanced Higher Computing (A); CSYS Maths (A); Standard Grade Graphic Communications (1)
2000 – 5 Highers [Maths (A), Art and Design (A), Physics (A), Computing (A), English (B)]
1999 – 8 Standard Grades [Maths (1), Physics (1), Chemistry(1), Computing (1), Geography (1), Art and Design (1), French (1), English (2)]

Architectural Work Experience

2009-2011 Seminar Coordinator – Dundee School of Architecture

- Scheduling and publicising of speakers and events
– Booking and preparation of venues including catering
– ICT support

2008-2009 Part Two Architectural Assistant – RMJM, Edinburgh

Projects:  Major building projects (including Okhta centre), Urban analysis and regeneration studies, competition entries and sketch designs.

Roles and Responsibilities:
- Architectural roles including design development studies, option analysis and detail design.
- Preparation of CAD documentation and scheduling.
- Modeling and graphics work including preparation of physical and digital models, diagrams, graphics, boards, documents and reports.
- Attendance and involvement in meetings and presentations to client bodies, statutory bodies, design team meetings and design reviews.
- Investigative and research work including contextual and urban studies.
- Administrative task including taking meeting minutes, correspondence and filing.

2008-2009 Part-Time Studio Tutor – Dundee School of Architecture

Tutoring students in 4th year (BA) humanities as part of a design research unit and in 5th year (MArch) as part of ‘Urban Peripheries‘ Unit.

2007 Part Two Architectural Assistant – Ushida Findlay Architects, Edinburgh

Projects: Prestigious design projects including Private Houses. Consultation projects including site analysis and response.

Roles and responsibilities:
- Part-time role working across a range of the offices projects.
- Working on design development and site investigations.

2005-2006 Architectural Assistant – RMJM , Edinburgh

projects: Large scale Housing, Medium scale Mixed Use developments, Competition entries

Roles and responsibilities:
- Architectural Roles on projects in RIBA stages A-D.
- Preparation of CAD drawings and documents for planning.
- Graphics and Presentation work.
- Model Making.
- Design Development including analysis and discussion of forms for compliance with light and fire regulations
- General Administration and assistant roles.

Other Work Experience

2011 + Customer Service Manager / Business Support Assistant
- Tesco Customer Service Centre, Dundee

- Telephony, Written Response and Customer Service
- Supporting Colleagues.
- Escalated Contact Handling.
- Exceptional Contact and Problem Solving.
- Data Handling and Mass Communication.

2004-2005 Barman/ Waiter – The Old Dock Bar, Leith

2001-2003 Kitchen/ Takeaway Team - The Seaforth Inn, Ullapool

1999 Sales Assistant – The Captain’s Cabin, Ullapool

1999-2002 Various roles – Macphail Theatre, Ullapool

- Various voluntary and paid roles such as sound, lighting, stage management and front of house roles such as bar and usher. Working with Professional and Amateur groups such as Scottish Opera and Ceol Agus Brogan.

IT Competencies

CAD – Autocad, ArchiCad, Sketchup, ArcGIS;

Parametric CAD – Generative Components;

Graphics – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, GoLive;

Office – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Endnote ; iWork; OpenOffice