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S a m V i c k e r s ADDRESS
7 Westbury Drive, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6-6EG, United Kingdom PHONE
+44 (0) 7584302772 STUDENT EMAIL
s.vickers@edu.salford.ac.uk WORK EMAIL
svinteriorarchitect@hotmail.com WEB
http://svinteriorarchitect.wix.com/ grointerior LINKED IN
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/samvickers/53/7b4/685
24 years of age, fascinated by architectural language and a self acclaimed design junkie. Incredibly adaptable to an array of atmospheres, and able to bring my confidence and self disciplined professionalism to any given design practice. Having an aptitude for creating and using the unforeseen positively, this means I can easily fit in, whether it be collaborating with a team or taking responsibility under pressure on my own. I have recently completed my BA Hons degree in Interior Architectural Design at the University of Salford, my Final Major Project focused on experimental social / residential housing regeneration design. My past has shaped who I am, I am aware of being lucky, therefore implementing on my emotional design practice skills as well as in life itself. Passion & having a hard work ethic, I can honestly say I would be an asset to any company.
Experience ASSISTANT INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER, ATELIER E, WAN CHAI, HONG KONG - JULY 2013 AUGUST 2013
6 week voluntary overseas internship. Managed to network with various designers, and obtained employment. Worked on 3D visuals, technical detail and learnt how to communicate with foreign clientele, on both residential & commercial projects.
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JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER, DECOR GROUP; SPINNINGFIELDS, MANCHESTER - MAR 2013 - JUNE 2013
3 month voluntary internship. Heavily involved with one client working on 4 of their projects, from survey-layouts-proposalSketchup-rendering-construction-completion. Worked on a vast amount of Sketchup, Photoshopping & InDesign for other various projects. Concept, design to final presentation with other Clients. Contacting suppliers & costing of Project FF&E. Multiple site surveys. Completed 90+ technical drawings for projects ranging from cafe’s, restaurants, takeaways & Shisha bar’s. RETAIL ASSISTANT, HENRI LLOYD; CENTRAL MANCHESTER - OCTOBER 2009 - PRESENT
Often handling clientele on a one-2-one basis, explaining material specifications, techniques and methods used in high quality performance sailing wear. Trying to relate and create a close connection with a customer through observing needs and actions. Working as a team to gain sales as well as having the motivation to work on ones own work.
MACHINIST / FITTER / CARPENTER, BURNS FITTED FURNITURE; STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE APRIL 2008 - AUGUST 2009 & JUNE 2005 - JULY 2007
Learning a trade in todays working world is essential. Taking responsibility and acting in a professional manner when dealing with clients and out fitting bespoke kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and studies. I understand the importance of being good with your hands and having that confidence to introduce these traditional techniques to my design work. Earning very little income, did not bother me as I was able to gain vast amounts of knowledge in this sector & learn the importance of money. Skills : Furniture Production, Manufacturing, Restoration, Machinery, Client responsibilities & professionalism whilst introducing my interesting personality. ASSISTANT MANAGER / SUPERVISOR, MARTIN MCCOLLS, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE - NOV 2007 APRIL 2009
5am starts, so was able to quickly develop punctuality skills. Opening and shutting store, as well as keeping on top of cleaning, deliveries, cashing up and paying out.
Education - The University of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester - Interior Architectural Design BA (Hons) - 1:1 First Class Honours Date : 2011 - 2014 - Stockport College, Stockport, Cheshire Art & Design (BTEC) specialising in 3D Design Date : 2009 - 2011 . Grade(s) : 3 Distinctions - Stockport College, Stockport, Cheshire Handcrafted Furniture Production, Manufacturing & Restoration (NVQ) Date : 2005 - 2007 Grade(s) : Pass
Skills Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Premier Pro Artlantis AutoCad Google Sketchup Maya
Microsoft Office Sketching Space Planning SU Podium V2 Now Learning: 3DS Max Vectorworks Revit
Interests & Inspirations TED talks / London Real / Architecture / Zeitgeist / Buddhism & Hinduism / Chillout / Techno / German Engineering / Psychedelic Art & Design / Photography & Film / Future Technology / Music / Traveling / Biking / Next Nature / Bio-Hacking / Meditation / Reading
Referrals Paula Carey - Decor Fusion Enoch Hui - Atelier E