1. EMMA THURSTON
Architectural Technician with nine years’ experience within the construction
industry. I am honest and have an open approach to both professional & personal
performance. I have outstanding design and technical detailing skills and am able
to produce high quality architectural drawing packages whilst working to tight
project programmes. I am self-driven and enthusiastic with excellent team
working and communication skills. I can demonstrate a great eye for detail and
am acutely aware of coordination issues on complex projects.
Technical Skills
AutoCAD Architecture 2016
Revit Architecture 2016
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft Powerpoint 2016
Personal Skills
Able to draw freehand and have an
eye for detail
Able to visualise objects in three
dimensions
Practical and methodical with good
analytical skills
Able to design and interpret the
designs and technical demands of
others
Excellent communication skills –
both written and oral.
Able to work effectively in a team
Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
Autodesk AutoCAD – 2D Level 2 & 3 City & Guilds CAD qualification
Autodesk approved certificate in AutoCAD Architecture 3 day course
Autodesk approved certificate in Revit Architecture 3 day course
Construction Skills Certification Scheme and hold a valid ‘Professionally qualified
Person’ CSCS card
University of Bedfordshire, School of Art and Design, Luton
– MA Art and Design (Distinction)
Buckinghamshire New University, High Wycombe Campus
– BA (Hons) Spatial Design : Interior Design ( 2:2)
Harlington XI Form College, Bedfordshire
– A-Levels: English Literature, Art andGraphic Design
Harlington Upper School, Bedfordshire
– 10 GCSEs grades A-C including English andMathematics
References are available on request.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
KEY SKILLS
CERTIFICATES & MEMBERSHIPS
EDUCATION
REFERENCES

2. www.harrispartnership.com
Milton Keynes
August 2015-Present
The Harris Partnership is a national
architectural practice with a strong
reputation in the commercial field
undertaking commissions throughout the UK on all
building types.
Architectural Technician working within the
technical department specialising in Commercial and
Retail projects including ALDI Stores Ltd.
Main Duties:
Preparing various packages such as developers
works and fit-out
Liaising with Planning consultants where necessary
Responsible for the co-ordination of information
within the Design Team
www.gssarchitecture.com
Kettering
September 2007-August 2015
Founded in 1879, GSS Architecture is one
of the leading regional architectural, project
and cost management practices.
Junior Architectural Technologist working within a
small team on in a number of projects including
renovations, extensions and new builds within the
Educational sector.
Main Duties:
Preparing Feasibility Studies
Liaising with Local Councils and consultants to
prepare planning applications
Organising weekly Continued Personal
Development Seminars
Preparing tender and construction drawings and
specifications
Preparing various packages such as room
elevations and FF&E
Promoted BIM implementation and integrated
Revit software into the practice.
Developed skills and practiced in a new sector
of construction
Worked independently on projects such as car
park extensions, Aldi meeting rooms and in-
house bakeries.
Experimented with cloud-based Autodesk A360
and Augment enabling the production of
visualisations and simulations of digital building
models
Producing Building Regulation &
Construction Drawing Packages
Producing Sketches where required
to explain details further.
Key Achievements:
Achieved full proficiency on AutoCAD:
Architecture and Revit
Worked independently on projects such as
extensions for Primary schools and grade II
listed buildings with conservation area
implications for planning. This included liaising
with clients and heading site meetings with the
contractors.
Completed the Construction Skills Certification
Scheme and hold a valid ‘Professionally
qualified Person’ CSCS card
Participated in the ‘Pro–help’ scheme, surveying
and drawing plans for a local village hall and
applying for planning.
Volunteered for Business in the Community
and helped build allotments for a local
primary school
I enjoy sports such as swimming, skiing and netball. I regularly attend the gym and have participated in a girls’
football charity event. I enjoy art galleries, music and cinema. I have travelled widely in Europe visiting architectural
wonders of the capital cities and in summer 2008 visited Australia and Singapore.
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