Darren Overton Nankervis
- DipLA, BA(hons) Landscape Architecture, H.N.D Hort.
7a Upper Norwood St. Cheltenham GL53 0DS 07981-330756 dnankervis@live.com darrennankervis.co.uk
About Me
• I am seeking a landscape architect role with the opportunity to commence P2C. • With a postgraduate diploma in landscape architecture, several years
professional experience in landscape architect practices and more recently as a freelancer, I am keen to advance my career within a landscape architects’ office.
• I am seeking work that offers varied opportunities to enhance and transform the environment and the quality of life within urban and rural communities, through the application of best practice.
• I have built up many practical, technical and conceptual skills throughout my recent work in landscape architecture, which is enhanced by my previous experience within the horticultural industry.
• I have been employed by landscape architect’s practices in Worcester and
Cheltenham where I have worked on a wide variety of projects - commercial, educational and private, and have enjoyed being part of a team of professionals working within a lively and hands-on environment.
Key Experience Landscape Architecture
• Industry-standard CAD and graphic design computer applications. • Report writing for preliminary services e.g. LVIA and for production information e.g. specification/illustration.
• Practical fieldwork: mapping and photography for tree surveys and LVIA. • Several years experience in work stages C-E (outline, sketch/detailed proposals) • Familiarity with standard services such as specifications (NBS), schedules, bills of quantity and snagging surveys.
Horticulture
• Wide experience inc. garden design, retail, plant management & maintenance. • Extensive plant knowledge gained from horticultural training and retail. • Hard and soft design implementation as part of a landscape contract team.
Self Employment
• Garden design and maintenance business. • Graphic design and photography. • Administration services such as bookkeeping, filing and data entry.
Key Skills
• Plans/detail drawings in AutoCAD 2000-2010 & Sketchup inc. 3D visualisation. • Image retouching and photo-montage with photography and image manipulation, using Photoshop CS-CS4.
• Vector drawing including logo and report design with Illustrator/CorelDraw. • Report writing in InDesign / Word and PowerPoint and Illustrator. • Some knowledge of web design -involved in developing several websites inc. cheltenhamsouthtown(.org) and pilgrimschocolatesandfudge(.co.uk) etc.
• Use of QuickBooks / Excel for accountancy and office administration. • Strong horticultural knowledge and a good eye for detail, spatial awareness. • Field survey and tree survey experience. Pg.1
Darren Overton Nankervis
- DipLA, BA(hons) Landscape Architecture, H.N.D Hort.
7a Upper Norwood St. Cheltenham GL53 0DS 07981-330756 dnankervis@live.com darrennankervis.co.uk
Work History Landscape Architecture Work
• Freelance Landscape Design (2011-Present).
Private contracts in the Gloucestershire and Dorset area. Projects include woodland planting, garden design and maintenance.
• Illman Young Landscape Design, Cheltenham (Jun 2008-Mar 2009)
Completed assessment reports (EIA / LVIA). Tree survey, vegetation management. Developed planting and detail plans including use of SUDS. Produced preliminary construction / complete rendered drawings for issue. Graduate training also included office procedures, CPD.
• Greenway Landscape Architects, Worcester (Jun 2007-Jun 2008)
Completed assessment reports (EIA LVIA). Undertook site surveys and trained in the procedure of carrying out and writing up tree surveys. Developed planting and detail plans including use of tree protection. Producing various technical/rendered drawings for issue.
Other Design & Horticulture Work
• Graphic Design (2005-2011).
Audio recording, graphic design and html coding for web sites including chocolatesandfudge(.co.uk), cheltenhamsouthtown(.org) & soundtravels(.co.uk)
• Robert Young Horticultural Retail (2005-2007)
Responsibility for plant / seasonal display area and customer sales.
• Anchor Trust (2002-2005)
Landscape maintenance contract for a charity organisation.
• Dobson Landscapes / Harvey Wilde Landscapes (1997-2001) Subcontractor for landscape design and maintenance.
Additional Work
Education & Training
• Assessing Success Plc (2004-2008)
Bookkeeping, office administration and graphic design. • Eagle Star/ Zurich and Endsleigh Insurance (2002-2005) Office administration and customer services.
• University of Gloucestershire (2005 -2011)
Postgraduate diploma in landscape architecture (Merit) Bachelor of Arts Degree Landscape Architecture (2:2)
• Gloucestershire College of Arts & Technology (1998-2001) City & Guilds 2D CAD using AutoCAD & City & Guilds 3D CAD using AutoCAD
• University of the West of England (1993-1996)
Higher National Diploma in Horticulture & European Studies (Merit)
• Bridgwater College (1991-1992)
Advanced National Certificate in Amenity Horticulture (Distinction)
Personal Interests
• Interests include hiking, orienteering, pot-holing and travel. Literate in general computing software and hardware. I read widely on the natural sciences, philosophy and also enjoy science fiction. Clean driving licence.
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