CURRICULUM VITAE - SINÉAD HUGHES
Address: 257 Carrington, Northwood, Santry, Dublin Phone: 087 745 9274
Por olio: http://portfolio hughesdrafting com
SUMMARY
Email: sinreynolds@gmail com
LinkedIn Profile: Sinead Hughes
A highly supportive, creative individual with a passion for learning and development Previous career history in architecture, aviation recruitment and teaching/Tutoring Most recently completed a Zumba Instructor Training B1 Licence and seeking a fun career change that is more involved in the community
KEY SKILLS
Teaching / Creativity / AutoCAD / Enthusiastic / Public speaking / Honesty / Adaptability / Dancing / Cheerful
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE
Handmade by Sinéad - Self Employee - Hand knitted items (On-line Shop) Mar 2020 - Present
● Started Hand-knitting luxury hats and other knitted items over lockdowns to keep calm and sane
● Launched a website on the 1st of October 2020 and by December 23rd I sold a total of 164 products
● I now attend local craft fairs which is so great to be able to meet people in person and chat Website: https://www handmadebysinead com
Hughes Dra ing - Self Employee - Architectural Technician (Freelance) May 2015 - Present
● Designed one-off new buildings, extensions and alterations to dwellings and commercial units
● Designed and prepared numerous unique design proposals using computer-aided design (AutoCAD)
● Managed on site surveys with engineers to ensure design of functional and safe construction work Website: https://www hughesdrafting com
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Martello Training Ltd. - AutoCAD Teacher/ Tutor Jan 2019
● Designed and taught two week intensive Auto CAD training course in 2D and 3D to 18 students aged 15-17 years on internship for the Erasmus plus programme with different levels of understanding and experience with AutoCAD and other drafting software skills
Key Achievement:
● All students completed the course with high marks, used English language to communicate with each other throughout the course which also improved their spoken English as well as learning to work as a team using actual printed drawing projects to scale off and redraw in AutoCAD Course Presentation: https://issuu com/sinead r/docs/auto cad course presentation
Age Ac on/Volunteer Ireland - Technology Skills Teacher/Tutor
May 2015 - Present
● Provided one-to-one computer skills training for the over 55s ‘Getting Started Programme’. Highlight:
● It's so rewarding to see students so happy for all the help with their new skills during the course and for them being able to communicate with their families through facebook, skype and typing emails.
Technological University (TU/DIT) - External Speaker/Presenter/Tutor
Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
● Prepared and presented numerous presentations to both full-time and part-time Construction Management Students on my personal involvement of working on construction projects in Ireland Course Presentations: http://portfolio hughesdrafting com/presentations
SINÉAD
HUGHES - CV
CURRICULUM VITAE - SINÉAD HUGHES
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
CAE Parc Avia on (Aviation Recruitment) - Resource Administrator/CAD Technician Dec 2010 - May 2014
● Carried out background checks for aviation engineering consultants, ensuring all human resource documentation was up to date and met legislation to provide the management team documentation on required referencing and qualifications.
● Communicated and kept track of engineers across the globe to determine appropriate candidates to carry out maintenance, upkeep and engine aircraft checks on behalf of Aircraft Leasing Clients.
● Collaborated with engineering support services to provide detailed CAD drawings of aircrafts and provided training to engineers on company standards and system use.
Key Achievement:
● Pioneered the introduction of an FTP system and provided IT support, training and assistance with local and overseas engineers to maximise usage which improved efficiency and reduced paperwork
Movie Extras.ie - Acting/Television Extra Jul 2009 - Nov 2010
● Worked as a Television Extra in multiple street scenes and yoga class scenes for RTÉ Drama, Fair City.
● Played a part of a recovering compulsive gambler in a documentary for TG4 - Idír Mná.
Highlight:
● Acting was so fun during a time after being made redundant and back to college studying full-time.
EARLIER CAREER HISTORY
Pascall + Watson Architects - Senior Architectural Technician Oct 2007 - June 2009
Keenan Lynch Architects - Architectural Technician Jul 2006 - Oct 2007
Royceton (Zoe Developments) - Junior Architectural Technician Jun 2004 – Jul 2006
South Dublin County Council - Planning Department (Work Experience) May 2004 – Jun 2004
Dunnes Stores Ashleaf - Checkout Operator + Customer Services
Westbury Hotel - Waitress + BarTender (Part-time)
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Zumba Instructor Licence - Zumba Fitness LLC - Zumba B1 Licence Aug 2024
Cer ficate - Dublin North West Area Partnership - Start your own business course Feb 2016
Teaching Registra on (183905) - Teaching Council - Further Education Teaching Mar 2012
Cer ficate - i-to-i - TEFL/140 Hour Combined Course Jul 2011
Cer ficate - 2010 Kingstown College - Train the trainer FETAC Level 6 Feb 2010
BSc (Hons) Construc on Management 2.1 - DIT (Technological University) - Full-time course Jun 2010
Cer ficate - University Ulster - Centre Education Built Environment - Best Paper Award (Student) Jan 2010
BTech Construc on Technology (Dis nc on) - DIT (Technological University) - Part-time course Jun 2009
Higher Cer ficate Construc on Technology - DIT (Technological University) - Part-time course Jun 2008
Cer ficate - Pearse College - City & Guilds AutoCAD 3D/2D, Year 2 Certificate Jun 2004
Cer ficate - Pearse College - Architectural Draughting, Year 1 Certificate Jun 2002
HOBBIES / INTERESTS
Keeping Fit - Yoga, Pilates, Dance Hiit (Attend multiple Classes at FlyeFit Gym every week)
Music - Piano & singing (I play the piano - Self taught, over lockdowns I learned to play and sing together)
Being Crea ve - Knitting & Sewing (knit items for my website, Sewing - Making/alternating Garments) -
