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LAUREN HICKLING Curriculum Vitae Information: +64 27 6965 605 | laurenhickling@live.co.uk 18 Colombo St, Newtown, WELLINGTON 24 years old | NZ Citizen Full portfolio at: issuu.com/laurenhickling Personal Profile and Experience I am formally trained with a Bachelors of Architectural Studies majoring in Interior Architecture at Victoria University of Wellington where I am currently working towards my Masters in Interior Architecture, due to finish between December 2014 and February 2015. Through my education I have become proficient in the Adobe Suite, Revit and 3ds Max, using these programs to design, render and present designs from retail and hospitality to large scale public interiors. For the thesis year I am focusing on the design of contemporary fine dining spaces, using notions of surprise and atmosphere to create beautiful, memorable space reflective of the cuisine served. I have a particular interest in materials and how their inherent qualities can fuel the design and perception of space. I have a keen eye for graphic design, believing a well presented piece of work is key to its reception. In 2009 I spent a year in England working as a Gap Student at Rendcomb College, Cirencester. As part of this role I spent a large amount of my time in administration working under the Headmasters PA, Bursars Secretary and within administration itself where I learnt the ins and outs of office life and the importance of well communicated, organised work ethics. Within this role I completed anything asked of me such as photocopying, filing, being on front desk, compiling documents and typing up small pieces of writing. As a previous summer and holiday job, I have travelled home to Gisborne to work on the family sheep and cattle farm as Head-Shepherd. This type of physical work has taught perseverance, commitment and the importance of being a team player to complete a job properly and safely, qualities which have stuck with me throughout my university career.