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Education

 

University of Ulster - Masters of Architecture - September 2011 - June 2013. (Awarded Distinction + PLACE NI Award)

 

University of Ulster - BA (Hons) Architecture - September 2006 - June 2009. (Awarded 2-2)

 

North West Regional College - HND Construction Studies - September 2004 - June 2006. (Awarded Overall Merit)

 

Carndonagh Community School - Irish Leaving Certificate - September 1999 - June 2004 (BBBCCCD)

 

 

Awards

 

PLACE NI Award for Best Belfast Urban Project 2013, Thesis Project - 'A Literary Triptych'

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Other

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Certified Passive House Tradesperson - Building Envelope / Building Service - November 2013

 

Work Experience

 

Architect

06/02/2017 - Current                                     Helena McElmeel Architects

                                                                  Third Floor, Dockgate House

                                                                  Merchants Road

                                                                  Co. Galway

 

Part II Architectural Assistant                        Geddes Consulting

07/10/2013 - 31/01/2017                                The Quadrant

                                                                   17 Bernard Street

                                                                   Edinburgh

                                                                   EH6 6PW

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Part I Architectural Assistant                         Dedalus Architects

12/08/2010 - 25/08/2011                                Bath Terrace,

                                                                   Main Street,
                                                                   Moville,

                                                                   Co. Donegal

 

Part I Architectural Assistant                         AWA Architects,

06/01/2010 - 15/07/2010                                51 Strand Road,

07/06/2007 - 31/08/2008                                Derry,

02/06/2006 - 01/09/2006                                BT47 2RY

 

Part I Architectural Assistant                         McDonnell Design,

01/06/2009 - 12/11/2009                                4a Clooney Terrace,

                                                                   Derry,

                                                                   BT47 6AR

 

General Operative for Building Contractor        Denis Devlin,

02/06/2005 - 01/09/2005                                Boharna,

                                                                   Clonmany,

                                                                   Co. Donegal

 

 

Professional Skills

 

Archicad version 8 - 16
Vectorworks 2010-2014
Sketchup
Vray
Artlantis
Autocad 2006 - 2012 (including Architecture and Revit)
Adobe suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign)
ReSoft - WindFarm

Model Making, (Crafting with all types of materials:card, timber, metal welding, laser cutting)

 

 

 

Career Objective

 

During and after completing my BA Honours degree in Architecture, I professionally encountered a series of diverse working conditions within the built environment. Learning from each of these individual experiences, I was able to prosper in my Masters of Architecture, achieving a distinction.

 

Inspired by identity and intrigued by sustainable design and place making, I thrive to achieve unique architecture local to it place within any practice. Working on a vast variety and scale of projects for over 6 years, exploring how places and architecture can influence wellbeing and identity.

 

I am not only looking for a position that will utilise my skills but I aspire for the opportunity to build and develop my abilities further, proving to be a strong asset to any employer along my journey.