CV2014

CV

Tom Partridge Architectural Assistant Apt 19, 1 Alexandra Road Manchester M16 7BU http://tompartridge.tumblr.com tompartridge@bluebottle.com 07752009892

Personal Statement I graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2010, where I studied for my Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture (RIBA Pt.2), previously I completed my Undergraduate Degree in Architecture (RIBA Pt.1) at the Liverpool School of Architecture, University of Liverpool in 2006.

Outside of University I have gained a wide range of invaluable experience, including working in architectural practices and along side associated professions. The projects I have been involved in have enabled me to work on a 1-to-1 basis with clients, i.e. with residential projects, and I have also gained experience working within team environments on much larger commercial projects and competitions.

I have recently returned from Brazil where I was Stadium Configuration Coordinator for Cuiaba Stadium working on the 2014 FIFA World Cup, for MATCH Ticketing. The role was extremely hands on, and everyone had to work as a team tirelessly to ensure the success of the project. It was an invaluable experience. Though now, having returned to Manchester, I wish to find something with a greater focus on design, and my career.

If you feel that I could be a valuable addition to your team, I would welcome the opportunity of an interview to further discuss my suitability.

A Place For Ceremony Year 6 Project, 2009 Leeds Metropolitan University

EXPERIENCE

(Reverse chronological order) Stadium Configuration Manager / Ticketing Inventory Analyst 2014 FIFA World Cup BrazilTM Byrom Plc / MATCH Ticketing – UK / BRAZIL OCT 2013 – Present MATCH Services AG are appointed by FIFA to provide ticketing, accommodation and event IT services for the 2014 FIFA World Cup BrazilTM. My role was initially that of Ticket Inventory Analyst, my duties included: • Analysis of architectural drawings, establishing an inventory of seats.

• Provision of architectural drawings, indicating spectator flow into & around stadium, seating solutions / allocations / capacity studies.

• Assignment of tickets to seats within MATCH Ticketing’s ticketing system.

• Liaising with FIFA representatives and Local Organising Committees in Brazil • Working to very tight deadlines, with meticulous attention to detail.

• Identifying potential problems and proposing solutions.

At the end of May 2014 I was sent out to Cuiaba, Brazil. Here my role took on a much more hands on approach: • Overseeing installation of seats, cameras and media tribune on-site.

• Developing solutions to address ticketing or installation issues.

• Provision of contingency solutions • Pre-brief to Spectator Services and our roaming staff about potential problem areas in the stadium.

• Directing Ticket Clearing Point staff about correct actions to take with customers.

• Ensuring customers received the match day experience they expected.

Gate Flow Proposal for Salvador Stadium in Brazil, 2013, Byrom Plc

Travelling South America, Australasia, Nepal & India OCT 2011 – AUG 2013

Freelance Graphic Designer / Part-time Bar Manager Self-employed / The Warehouse Project, Manchester SEP 2010 – SEP 2011 The Warehouse Project are an events company based in Manchester who host one of the largest club nights in Europe. I was worked for them, helping with setting up of bars at various festival events, as well as regularly at club-nights and also managed staff. This work supplemented my own work as a freelance graphicdesigner. I had a variety of clients, such as Trof bar, who I designed menues and promotional material for, as well as brochures and flyers for various other club nights around Manchester.

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Managing of 50+ staff over various bars.

Keeping an eye on the till float and the stock levels.

Ensuring excellent customer-service.

Making sure all staff adhere to Challenge 21 & Challenge 24 policies, as well as responsible service of alcohol.

Working to tight deadlines and bringing all the staff through long shifts with high-morale.

Poster for The 2 Dollar Show, 2011

Fireworks during Dia De Los Muertos in Cusco, Peru (2011)

Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture (RIBA Pt.2) Leeds Metropolitan University SEP 2008 – SEP 2010 Architectural Designer WhiteBox Architecture – Knutsford JUN 2007 – SEP 2008 WhiteBox Architecture is a small practice, who predominantly provide contemporary residential housing, refurbishments and extensions.

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Handling jobs from start-to-finish, from initial meeting with client to establish a brief to overseeing work on site.

Production of architectural drawings for Planning, Building Regulations and Tender.

Meeting with clients, contractors and associated professions, i.e. structural engineers, planners, etc.

Involvement with larger schemes, such as an office development and a housing scheme, in which I was required to design internal spaces and plan circulation, as well as produce 3D models.

Work within a team to produce competition schemes – concept design, physical / 3D models, rendered images and presentation boards.

Main software packages used: AutoCad, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite

Architectural Assistant Derek Hicks & Thew Architects – Kendal JUL 2006 – JUN 2007 Derek Hicks & Thew Architects (Kendal) Ltd. were a medium sized architectural practice based in the Lake District. There location meant that the majority of their projects were in fact conservation / restoration projects. The majority of their work was residential development, though they also had some larger education and leisure projects.

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Production of initial designs, planning and building regulation drawings.

Liaising with the conservation officer for Cumbria to ensure designs fell within the conservation planning policies for the Lake District – this included sourcing of local materials, such as slate from local quarries.

Surveying sites to produce architectural drawings of site in existing conditions.

Assisting architects in producing drawings / designs.

Main software packages used: Revit Architecture and AutoCad.

Knipe Fold Cottage renovation, Knipe Fold, Ambleside Diggle Barn Staircase, Diggle, Lancashire

Architectural Assistant Andy Foster Architects – Chester MAR 2006 – JUL 2006 The principal architect, Andy Foster, recruited me for this position during my final year of my undergraduate degree at Liverpool University where he was my tutor for a term. His practice mostly did one-off houses, small extensions and some small scale education work.

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Assisting other architects within the office with projects, producing planning drawings, etc.

Surveying sites and producing survey drawings.

Main software used: Vectorworks and SketchUp.

SOFTWARE I have never had any problem in learning new software, and feel very confident in my ability to pick-up a new program in a relatively short amount of time.

Revit Architecture - moderate AutoCad - proficient Vectorworks - moderate SketchUp - proficient Photoshop - proficient Illustrator - proficient

REFERENCES Phillip Armstrong Principal Architect WhiteBox Architecture 2 Swinton Square, King Street, Knutsford WA16 6HH studio@whiteboxarchitecture.com 01565 754500 Single-storey rear extension, Chapel Rd, Alderley Edge BA (Hons) Architecture (RIBA Pt.1) The Liverpool School of Architecture SEP 2003 – JUN 2006

Please feel free to visit my online portfolio: http://tompartridge.tumblr.com

Dr. Claire Hannibal Senior Lecturer, Architecture Leeds Metropolitan University Broadcasting Place, Arts Building, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 9EN c.hannibal@leedsmet.ac.uk 0113 81 24071 Jude I’Anson Ticketing Inventory Manager Byrom Plc Seamos House, Brooks Drive, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle SK8 3SA jude.ianson@match-ticketing.com 0870 755 3007