CURRICULUM VITAE

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Imaginative, innovative and enthusiastic Highly creative with confident drawing ability Excellent written communication Numerate with good problem solving skills Able to work to deadlines and cope with change Hard working and dedicated to the task at hand Quick learner Well organised with good time management Able to undertake research and manage data Good team worker with leadership abilities Wide knowledge of computer software and confident in programs including

Photoshop, Illustrator and Corel Painter. Knowledge and experience in VectorWorks, Artlantis and Ecotect

WORK EXPERIENCE

Make Architects, London2010, one weekI gained valuable insight into the workings of an architects’ office and assisted with hands-on work, including design modelling for use in discussions with contractors, presentation work and CAD design work.

Newstead Wood School for Girls Summer School 2009July 2009, two weeksI was employed as a mentor to support students by assisting in workshops, trips and classes. I arranged the final presentation display and acted as liaison between students and staff.

Open House Architectural EducationJune 2009, three daysResponsibilities included:

Designing publicity material Updating databases Telephoning schools

Creating displays and certificates Running errands to other venues

ECHarris Project Management and Quantity SurveyingJune 2008, two weeksI worked in four different teams, performing a variety of tasks such as updating spreadsheets, using AutoCAD software to measure sites, attending on-site meetings and doing internet research. I learnt how to independently manage tasks whilst supporting other team members.

INTERESTS

Drawing and painting including digital artArchitecture EngineeringMusic – piano, keyboard and clarinetJudo and swimmingChurch and Christian UnionJapanese art and animationTravelling

Corina Thomas

ADDRESS

56 Mayfield Avenue OrpingtonKent BR6 0AQ

PHONE

07985914573

EMAIL

corina.l.thomas@googlemail.com

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EDUCATION

2004 – 2011Newstead Wood SchoolAvebury RoadOrpingtonKent BR6 9SA

2011 – present daySheffield School of ArchitectureThe University of SheffieldArts Tower, Western BankSheffield S10 2TN, UK

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

GCSE Exams passed: 11 with A* including Art and Design, Graphics, Spanish and Music.

A level: Maths A*Further Maths A*Physics AArt AEnglish Literature AS A

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTSBritish Association for the Advancement of Science CREST Silver and Gold Awards Piano – Associated Board Grade 7Clarinet – Associated Board Grade 8 with MeritJudo – Junior Brown Belt

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITYBromley Ambassador for Open City Architect’s youth organisation MyCityToo! (2007-11) Attended monthly forums to improve London’s public spaces and negotiated with local councillors and architects. Designed the logo and in 2009 I helped run a family event at City Hall, London as part of Open City Weekend.

Project Management of Go4SET Engineering Project – I motivated the team of 6 students, managed meetings and developed skills in timekeeping, recording and design. The project won Pupil’s Choice prize and went on to regional and national fairs.

From 2010 to 2011 I ran a school culture club, putting on events for students and organising regular meetings. Doing this alongside four A levels taught me much about time management and helped me develop my abilities as a leader.

I currently lead a university Bible study group within a small team, utilising planning and organisation skills as well as developing teaching abilities. As part of this I attend training meetings and work alongside people in similar positions to develop the study group’s potential.

REFEREES

Jenny WrightDesign and Technology DepartmentNewstead Wood SchoolAvebury RoadOrpington BR6 9SA

Suzie ZuberHead of Advocacy and EnablingOpen-City 44-46 Scrutton StreetLondon EC2A 4HH

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