1. Alexander Smirnov
Home Address Mobile: 07505 303901
Mayflower Cottage, Bowers
Standon, Staffordshire ST21 6RW
Date of birth: 03 May 1976 Nationality: Russian
Email: alexsmirnov.spb@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Alun Design Consultancy, Saffron Walden, Essex July 2014 – present (full-time permanent)
Architectural Designer
- developing CAD drawings for domestic extensions/ conversions
- preparation of drawings for Building Regulations
- drawing surveys using AutoCAD
SKK Design, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire Nov. 2013 – June 2014 (full-time contract)
Architectural Designer
- developing CAD drawings for store layouts
- design work/ negotiations at the client’s London office (M&S Headquarters)
- drawing surveys using AutoCAD
- involved in commercial space planning projects
FRAM Build Ltd, London/Stratford-upon-Avon July 2012 – June 2013 (full-time contract)
Site Based Architectural Technician/ Operative
- on-site survey and monitoring
- preparation of work drawings, supply quotes and other documents
- responsible for building material supply, tools and equipment
- closely involved into work with British/Russian carpentry gang
- lots of on-hand experience like operating lifting machinery and power tools,
negotiations with designers and contractors, writing site reports, etc.
http://www.designboom.com/architecture/fram-build-upturned-viking-boat-riverside-clubhouse-stratford-
upon-avon-03-15-2014/
http://www.frambuild.co.uk/#!construction/c1eml
JGP Architects, Cambridge Mar. 2011 – July 2012 (full-time permanent)
Technical Drawer
- developing of survey CAD drawings (using ArchiCad)
- preparation of drawings for planning permissions and use of contractors
- work-in-progress 3D visualization for negotiations with clients
- material and supplies’ research for design specifications
“Annand and Mustoe Architects” (“AMA”), Cambridge Jan. 2008 – Jan. 2009 (permanent)
Architectural assistant (CAD technician)
- preparation of drawings for planning permissions, contractors and clients (studio
work)
- work-in-progress 3D visualization for structural engineering and negotiations with
clients
- involved in residential and conservation projects
“ApatityGrazjdanProject” (“Apatity Civil Design Projects”, Murmansk Region, Russia
(State design organization) Oct.2006 – Nov. 2007 (full-time permanent)
- on-site building surveying (team work)
- preparation of drawings for planning permissions, contractors and clients (studio
work)
“Special Restoration Projects”, State organization for restorations, St-Petersburg, Russia
Jan 2005 – Nov. 2005 (full-time permanent)
- drawing surveys using AutoCAD and writing building survey reports
- involved mostly in conservation projects (for listed buildings)
Carpentry July 1995 – May 1999 (full-time permanent)
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2. Practical experience at wood-working and industrial production of wooden products
and their component parts, e.g. prefabricated door and window units, as well as
individually designed items of furniture
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2008 – 2010 Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge School of Art
MA ‘Children’s book illustration’ Postgraduate Course
2004 – 2005 SPSUACE (Saint-Petersburg State University of
Architecture and Civil Engineering),
Faculty of Urban Planning and City Environment
Qualification: Architect
Equiv. to BA degree standard recognized by UK NARIC
1999 – 2004 SPSUACE (Saint-Petersburg State University of
Architecture and Civil Engineering),
Faculty of Urban Planning and City Environment
Bachelor of Architecture
1993 – 1995 Saint-Petersburg Professional Restoration College
Qualified Restorer of wooden articles
Equiv. to VGCSE Diploma (grades A*-C) by UK NARIC
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Software Tools AutoCAD 2000-2014 (include 3D-modelling)
ArchiCad, Adobe Photoshop, Sketch Up
MS Office
Handcrafts Carpentry and joinery, scale modeling (handmade), pencil drawing and
sketching, acrylic and water colour painting
Keen of hand-rendered architectural graphic
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Driving Clean UK driving license, a car owner
CSCS Card Construction Site Operative’s Card (green) valid untill 2019
MEWP Licensed operator (3A, 3A+ IPAF Cat. for a mobile vertical platform - scissor lift)
3.5t Ground remote controlled (tower) crane operator (Cert.)
Asbestos Awareness Course (Cert.)
INTERESTS Socialising with friends
Digital photography; contemporary music
Country walking and cycling; bicycle maintenance and DIY projects
REFERENCES Mr. Andrew Crocker, Director
SKK Design
The Mill, Stortford Rd., Hatfield Heath, Essex, CM22 7DL
01279 873010
http://www.senkenken.com
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