Stephen LMuggridgeCurriculum Vitae PresentationAll illustrations are my own work

Stephen began as a sign writer. Given the responsibilityto run the production side of the business at Sign Tec hewas eventually granted the opportunity to manage thecompany under the supervision of the accountantsworking for the parent company. Stephen excelled in hisrole under extremely difficult circumstances andcompetition with his former boss. Stephen's drive andambition to progress eventually led him to make a careerchange in order to adapt and improve his core skills inconcept design and presentation. Having alreadyachieved a City & Guilds qualification in AutoCAD Stephenfound an opportunity to improve his skills through therole of an architectural technician. Excited at the prospectof a more comprehensive education and development inthis new role Stephen pursued both employment andeducation in order to realise his own potential and spentthree years working full time and studying part time toachieve his goal and become a well roundeddraughtsman.

Personal Statement

Education

Education

Education

Licences

Work Experience

Blu-3 January 2012 – May 2012

Assistant Project Coordinator

Established in 2004, Blu-3 (UK) Ltd. is an award-winning, multi-disciplined civil engineering and utilities specialist company.

Prepared applications for Section 50 Licences

Prepared applications requesting quotes from utilities providers.

Prepared utilities schematics using AutoCAD, amending plans and using X-Refs.

Collating data from various sources to produce project files and keep colleagues

informed of project progress.

Working within the framework of NERS, WIRS and GIRS.

Conducting measured surveys to produce as-built drawings.

Work Experience

Prepared and designed new kitchen, bedroom and bathroom layouts.

Visited customer’s homes to survey rooms and discuss their requirements.

Tendered for construction of new extension to industrial unit.

Discussed products with existing and potential new customers visiting the showroom.

Answered calls from customers and informed other members of staff.

Discussed new products and materials with business representatives.

Saach Interiors May 11 - Present

Design Sales Assistant

Saach Interiors is a fledgling company that is currently under development. The parent company; Image 22 is based

in Hayes, Middlesex and produces bespoke furniture in the form of fitted kitchens, bedroom furniture and home

office furnishing. Image 22 is essentially a cabinet makers, but also offers carpeting and timber flooring. The Saach

showroom will also be looking to compete with local carpet fitters.

Work Experience

Smith Baxter Chartered Surveyors & Construction Consultants Ltd September 10 - March 11 Architectural Technician

Smith Baxter Ltd. is primarily a Chartered Surveyors. However, the staff comprises of surveyors,

CDM administrators, engineers and technicians who endeavour to provide a one stop shop

for developers and the general public alike.

Prepared drawings for planning approval.

Prepared drawings for building control.

Prepared applications to local authorities.

Worked primarily with members of the public on residential projects; including loft

conversions, extensions and refurbishment including basement design.

Worked with a housing association to provide communal areas for the elderly. Some

DDE work required.

Quoted and advised existing and potential clients.

Work Experience

EAE Busbar Systems Ltd June 09 - February 10 Design Engineer

This is an international firm based in Turkey. They manufacture and distribute electrical

busbars and associated products for use in a wide range of buildings.

Prepared general arrangement plans, elevations and 3D representations

Produced material lists for products to be built and shipped to site.

Surveyed buildings (including the Excel exhibition centre –phase 2 London)

Work Experience

50º North, Hersham Architectural Technician

September 08 – December 08

50 Degrees North is a small practice that works almost exclusively on

residential refurbishment, loft conversions and new build projects for

the general public.

Prepared plans, elevations and sections along with 3D representations

Submitted applications via planning portal

Surveyed buildings

Liaised with clients to discuss their projects and alterations to drawings

General administration duties

Work ExperienceGerry Lytle Associates, Guildford Trainee Architectural Technician

May 08 – June 08

Gerry Lytle and Associates is a medium sized company that work on

schools, churches and domestic houses for private clients.

Prepared plans, elevations and sections for feasibility report

Prepared planning drawings for a barn conversion

Work Experience

HLM Architects, Guildford January 08 – April 08 Trainee Architectural Technicia

HLM is a large architectural firm comprising of offices in London, Guildford, Belfast and

Glasgow. They primarily deal with healthcare and educational contracts. However, they also

design prisons and emergency service buildings. They have around 180 staff nationwide and

practice both at home and abroad.

Learnt MicroGDS Software for draughting plans, elevations, sections and details etc.

Created general arrangement plans, ceiling plans, demolition plans

Worked on sections, details, elevations and plans for a glazed link bridge

Arranged meetings with subcontractors

Projects included refurbishment work on St Charles Community Hospital and the

design of Hartridge High School in Newport.

Work Experience

DLK Chartered Architects, Maidenhead August 07 – December 07 Trainee Architectural Technician

This firm was a medium sized practice comprising of two architects, two technologists, two

Part 3 qualified junior architects, a designer and a secretary. My role as a trainee technician

included:

Liasing with clients, contractors, engineers and site agents

Attending meetings between the chief architect and clients

Transporting files to the chief architect using my own vehicle

Site surveying including measurement, levels, services and photography

Drafting plans, elevations, site plans and proposed works

Writing up specification documents for tender

Tendering

Dealing with the local authorities respectively

Work Experience

Arch-Tech Architectural Consultants Ltd, Crondall September 05 – August 07 Trainee Architectural Technician

This was a small practice comprising of three technologists (two of which were managing

directors), one junior engineer and a designer. My role as a trainee architectural technician

included:

Liasing with Clients

Site survey including measurement and services

Drafting plans and elevations and Writing up specifications

Dealing with the local authorities respectively

Work Experience

Sign-Tech was a small sign writing firm that offered a range of services to commercial

companies, local businesses and the local community. These included shop signs, vehicle

livery and various advertising products. The parent company associated was a facilities

management contractor with a number of well-known clients.

Sign-Tech Signs & Design, Mytchett February 98 – November 02

Sign Writer & Deputy Manager

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