Curriculum Vitae
Chris Stewart
20/01/1985 Online portfolio:
T: 022 0853129 chrisstewartarchtech.weebly.com
E: [email protected] architecturalmodels.weebly.com
Nationality: Irish
Visa: Working Holiday Visa
Full clean Driving Licence
Personal Profile
In May 2010 I completed an honours degree in Sustainable Architectural Technology from Carlow Institute of Technology, Ireland. I have recently moved to New Zealand with my girlfriend to find full time work in an architectural practice. I can offer you skills in project work, as well as commitment, energy and a real enthusiasm for construction. Many of my projects can be viewed in my online portfolios (addresses above).
I have also worked as a highly recommended tiler from 2004-present.
Key Skills
Sound knowledge of construction industry
· 4 year honours degree in Sustainable Architectural Technology
· Genuine passion and interest in sustainable construction.
· Years of site work, giving me an understanding of the industry.
· Knowledge of many construction methods; timber, concrete, steel, straw bale etc.
· High level of constructional detailing
Computer Literacy
· Extensive Knowledge of Auto Cad 2008 2D+3D (&3D rendering)
· Adobe Photoshop CS3
· Google Sketchup 6
· Accurender 4.0
· Microsoft Office 2011
· Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team
· Team work is a key part of my assets. For four years in college, team work played a large part in our learning and experience. I proved that I both contributed and enjoyed working reliably as a member of a team, paying specific attention to detail, deadlines, the needs and goals of the team.
Excellent presentation and model making skills
· I have great experience of giving presentations both verbally and visually.
· I have presented my work to groups up to 60 people including a well known Irish architect. I also presented a group draft development plan to our local county council at their offices.
· My model making skills have been highly commended, often receiving top grades in the class and being displayed at many events to promote the college. There was even a case where the head of my department asked if he could use one of my models in one of his own presentations outside of the college course.
Relevant Employment History
2009-2011: Self-employed Architectural Technologist
Since 2009 I have completed on a number of private projects ranging from Planning Proposals, Attic Conversions and Interior Design. Throughout these projects my duties involved meeting with clients, providing sketch proposals, advising on building regulations, providing full planning drawings, making models, site survey and construction drawings.
2011: Allied Imports Ltd. / Tipparary Crystal, Dublin, Ireland (Alsosummer ‘06 & ‘07)
Position: Warehouse Attendant, Van driver, Fork Lift Operator,
Responsibilities: Organisation of goods in/out, picking and arranging orders, quality control of stock, occasional deliveries, fork lift operator, overlooking group projects.
In 2009 I was also employed to tile the canteens for their new premises.
2004-2006: Celtic Tilers England & Ireland
Position: Commercial & Domestic Tiler
Responsibilities: Assessing and evaluating jobs, organisation of materials, laying of floor and wall tiles, specialise in hand broken mosaic patterns and natural stone, delegate work to labourers.I have also worked as a tiler up to date where ever private work was available.
Education & Training 2011 FAS Training, Dublin, Ireland.
3D CAD Revit Architecture (Evening Course)
2006-2010 Carlow I.T. Co.Wexford, Ireland.
BSc (Hons) Sustainable Architectural Technology
2004-2006 Yorkshire, England.
Apprenticeship Tiling,
2003 Wesley College, Dublin, Ireland
Leaving Certificate
(English, Irish, Maths, Geography, Technical Drawing, Construction Studies, Agricultural Science)
Interests & About Me
I am keen on keeping a healthy and active lifestyle. I play many sports including rugby, football, hockey, golf, swimming, tennis and cricket to name a few. Music is a great hobby of mine, both making and listening. I enjoy DIY, having taught myself the basics of many trades; plastering, plumbing, painting and carpentry.
As a teenager I worked in bars, restaurants and my family B&B. I have always been keen on meeting new people and dealing with customers.
At present my main interest is to work as a technologist in an architectural practice. Since qualifying in May 2010, I have been looking to work in Ireland. Due to Irelands economic downturn the construction industry has been severely affected. Like most graduates in my field, I have had to emigrate so that I could work in architecture. I feel this is a testament to my dedication to the industry.
References:
Available on request.