Adam Starkey
Landscape Architecture CV
Born: January 12 1992
Nationality: British Hometown: Chesterfield, United Kingdom Current Location: London, United Kingdom Contact Details: Email Address: a.starkeylandscape@gmail.com Phone Number: 07837855919 Linked In Profile: uk.linkedin.com/pub/adam-starkey/6b/880/289/ Issuu Profile: http://issuu.com/adamstarkeylandscapearchitect
Academic University Studies, 2010 - 2015 MLA Landscape Architecture (2014 - 2015) The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. 2:1 BA Hons Landscape Architecture with Town and Regional Planning (2010 - 2013) The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. Throughout my study at the University of Sheffield I have developed a range of skills, which have given me the ability to analyse a site’s context and develop solutions specially adapted to an area’s unique qualities. During this process I have adapted through mastering skills in computer software such as Autocad, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign; as well as further developing my creative abilities in drawing, painting and model making.
A - Level Qualifications, 2008 - 2010 B - Geography C - Human Biology C - Fine Art: C B - History (A1 Level)
GCSE Secondary School Qualifications, 2006 - 2008 A - Geography A - Science A - History A - English Literature B - English B - Fine Art B - Mathematics B - Advanced Science B - Design and Technology
Further Information - The University of Sheffield The Department of Landscape - Website: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/landscape The University of Sheffield is the UK’s leading department for landscape architecture.The league table rankings are excellent, with a reputation for teaching and research which stretches worldwide.
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Adam Starkey
Landscape Architecture CV
Work Experience Gensler - London, UK (Assistant Landscape Architect) August 2015 - April 2016 Founded in 1965 Gensler is a multi-disciplinary global firm with 46 locations around the world, specialising mainly in interior, architecture and landscape design. My role as a landscape architect assistant was to contribute in the schematic and detailed masterplanning design stages. Tasks included the drawing and rendering of illustrative masterplans (Autocad, photoshop), visualisations (photoshop, sketchup) and producing diagrams, design booklets and presentations for clients (Illustrator, indesign). During my time at Gensler I worked as part of a highly-skilled team on a variety of projects within the UK, mainland Europe and the middle-east. With an environment of vast design experience with a global context my time at Gensler was highly motivating and rewarding. Referee Contact Details Kenneth Allan, CMLI - Email: Kenneth_allan@gensler.com / Phone: 020 7073 9600 Mischa Ickstadt, Senior Associate - Email: mischa_ickstadt@gensler.com / Phone: 020 7073 9959
Homy International Landscape Design co. ltd. - Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China (Assistant Landscape Architect) November 2013 - May 2014 Homy specialises in the design and construction of both public and commercial projects throughout China. I was given the opportunity to work as an international intern to work with senior designers on a range of projects, meeting with clients for design proposals and attending official meetings and construction sites. During this time I gained a wealth of experience through working with a dedicated and professional team, combined with immeasurable experience of life and working in a foreign environment. The Wildlife trust - Sheffield, United Kingdom (Volunteer) June 2013 - September 2013
I worked with the ‘living with Nature’ team on a number of activities including setting out and instructing other volunteers. Other work included a number of office based tasks such as producing publicity material and working on the development of site designs through Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD and Sketch-up.
Skills Computer Graphic Software Advanced in Autocad, Adobe Photoshop/ InDesign/ Illustrator, Google Sketchup Creative Skills Hand Drawing/Sketching, Painting, Model Construction Languages English (Native language) Chinese Mandarin (Beginner, since 2012) Personal Interests Travelling, photography, music production, piano, nature & conservation, Eastern Culture
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