RHODA ANTWI 10 Acton Close London N9 7DZ
Tel: 07947 58 52 77 Email: r.antwi@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.rhodaantwi.info
PERSONAL STATEMENT My obsession with architecture started from the age of six where I would use cardboard cut outs to make small buildings. This passion grew into my love for grasping creative challenges and seeing them through from start to completion. Being under pressure makes me push further to excel past my deadlines which has proven itself to be a good asset.
SKILLS Good knowledge of operational systems Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS. 3D Design
Competent in using Sketch-up and 3DS Max for design concepts, developmental and presentational designs.
Design
Good drawing skills.
Presentational Design
Produced presentation materials using Illustrator and Photoshop CS5. Created layouts and presentational materials using Dreamweaver.
AutoCAD
Fluent in using AutoCAD 2011 to produce orthographic drawings, working drawings, and construction details.
Model making
Good model making skills using various materials.
Microsoft Office
Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
I own a full UK Driving License and have experience driving a 3 ½ tonnes vehicles.
3DS Max renders from my third year urban project
EDUCATION University of Kent (2008-2011)
BA Honours Architecture, RIBA Part I Second Class Degree
Kingsmead School (2006-2008)
A2- Art and Design: B, Media: B, English Language: C AS- Art and Design: A, Media: A, English Language: C
Edmonton County School (2001-2006)
7 GCSE’s- A-C
EMPLOYMENT Stuffed Storage Limited (2009- Present)
Company Secretary (Voluntary) Roles include;
Managing a small team of six, meeting up weekly to discuss company prospects.
Negotiating contracts with clients and suppliers. In my spare time I design promotional materials which I then present to a board of directors. These are important transferable skills which I can use in my career and personal life.
Argos (2009- Present)
Customer Advisor Due to the nature of Argos’s diverse customer base, I have learnt to relate with people from different cultural backgrounds which has given me the chance to develop on my communication skills.
Next (2006)
Sales Assistant Duties in this position involved; advising and assisting customers, organizing the shop floor, coping with problems and unexpected situations. This broadened my awareness and allowed me to build on my organization skills.
HOBBIES I enjoy exploring the city I live in (London), taking photographs of interesting scenery Life drawing Painting-acrylics
3DS Max renders from my third year urban project
Handmade model - urban project
Construction Detail from my third year modular project
AutoCAD plans rendered in Photoshop from my third year modular project
REFERENCE & PORTFOLIO Jef Smith Meld architecture 302 Davina House 137-149 Goswell Road London EC1V 7ET jef@meldarchitecture.com
Chris Seaber University of Kent seaber.chris@gmail.com
Online portfolio is available at: www.rhodaantwi.info