4. curriculum vitae
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 (A,A,A,A,B)
1999 – 8 standard grades (1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,2)
Other achievements and involvements
Gold Award, International Students Exhibition, Shanghai Biennalle 2008;
Martin Jones Award 2007;
Dundee Institute of Architects Sketch Design Competition 2006 (third);
DSA sectional drawing competition 2004 (joint winner);
Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze); Air Training Corps (Corporal, Senior Cadet, Gliding Induction); High School Charity Committee (Chairman); Various Scottish Mathematical Council Maths Challenges and UK maths challenges
Work Experience
2008-2009 Part Two Architect 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.
2007 Part Two Architect Ushida Findlay, 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.
- Primarily 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.
2004-2005 Barman/ Waiter The Old Dock Bar, Leith
- Working with the public.
- Handling Money and orders.
- Shift supervisor: cashing up, supervising junior staff, resolving customer complaints and problems, locking up
- Handling Real Ale and cellar work.
2001-2003 Kitchen/ Takeaway Team The Seaforth Inn, Ullapool
1999 Shop assistant The Captain’s Cabin, Ullapool
1999-2002 Various Theatre Work 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 skills
CAD – Autocad, ArchiCad, Sketchup, ArcGIS;
Parametric CAD – Generative Components;
Graphics – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, GoLive;
Office – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Endnote ; iWork; OpenOffice


