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| Curriculum Vitae |
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| Welcome to the new look michaelriley.org.uk.
I have tried to reduce the significance of the text on
the whole website so, although the format remains similar,
the text will now appear on this side of the page. I hope
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| I am currently
working for an Architectural practice in Manchester called
Arca. I decided to place my Curriculum Vitae online
so that others can view my previous working experiences
and get an idea of who I am. Obviously the rest of the
site provides more of an insight to my personality and
this section has been created so that I can keep all
the information in one place. |
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| Personal Information |
| Marital Status |
Engaged |
| Clean Driving licence from issue
in November 1998. |
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| Capabilities |
| Personal |
Confident in meeting new people and communicating
in a clear and concise way. Working as part of a team to meet
tight deadlines whist under pressure. I am enthusiastic whilst
pursuing tasks and can complete tasks with minimal supervision.
I am willing to seek advise when necessary and acknowledge my
areas of weakness. I am eager to expand my current knowledge
base and am able to aquire new skills quickly. I can explain
my ideas and feelings in a professional manner without taking
offence about criticism |
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| Architectural |
I am a student representative for the B(Arch)
course. I was a student representative for years one and two
for my BA(hones) before I was unable to continue due to a larger
workload and the necessity of running a part time job. I have
been involved in organising myself and others both in work and
university. I accept new tasks and complete them using my initiative
and minimal supervision. Others can rely on me completing my
tasks promptly to a high standard. |
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| Computing |
Skilled user of Vectorworks, Microstation. Skilled
in using graphics packages such as Photoshop, Pagemaker,
Corel Draw and MGI Photosuite. Skilled in using 3D Studio
Max. Skilled in digital media useage. Aquired a basic working
knowledge of AutoCAD 2000. I am proficient in the use of Apple
I-Macs and Windows PC's. |
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| Photography |
Winner of several camera club competitions including
being elevated to an advanced worker by winning three competition
cups in one year. I won the Novice Slides, Novice Prints and
Novice Portraits. I pioneered a division style competition to
promote more entries from the advanced workers, making them continue
to enter the competitions even after attaining the coveted Advanced
stage. This had a knock on effect as I then became a novice again
next year becasue they are all very good! I have been a runner
up in a national young photographer of the year competition. |
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| Education |
| 2005- |
RIBA
North West Office |
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Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice |
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| 2003-2005 |
Manchester
School of Architecture - Continuity College |
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B(Arch)
in Architecture |
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Pass - Comendation
for Dissertation - Final year work 70%+ |
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| 1999-2002 |
Manchester School of Architecture |
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BA(Hons)
in Architecture |
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Degree Classification
2-1 |
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| 1997-1999 |
Wigan and Leigh College
(Wigan Campus) |
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A-Levels
in Art, Mathematics and Physics |
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Graded B |
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Awarded for exceptional
effort |
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| 1992-1997 |
Bedford High School |
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GCSE's in
Art and Design (B), Biology (B), Chemistry (B), Design and Communication
(B), Double Award Science (1996, B, B), English (A), English
Literature (B), Geography (A), German (B), Mathematics (A), Physics
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| 1985-1992 |
Tyldesley County
Primary School |
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| Employment History |
| 2005-Present |
Arca |
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Starting 21 June 2005 I will be
working for arca a young design oriented practice in Manchester
City Centre. Over the next twelve to eighteen months I will be
studying towards my professional qualification set by the arb
and RIBA. |
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| 2003-Present |
Michael Riley |
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I have been successfully running
my own business for the last eighteen months, mainly focused
on providing support for Pozzoni Management Services Ltd Eco-Homes
team. |
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| Summer 2004 |
Pozzoni Management Services |
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In summer 2004 I worked for Pozzoni
Deisgn Groups sister company Pozzoni Management Services. This
company offers building surveying, quantity surveying, project
management and eco homes services. |
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| 2002-2003 |
Pozzoni Design Group |
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Architectural Assistant, Part 1.
My responsibilities have included preparing planning applications,
tender packages and liasing with clients and contractors on various
issues. I have been responsible for drafting letters and providing
information to many of the design team. I have seen my favourite
project from concept design to site doing all the necessary work
under supervision. The Old Shippon has been an interesting learning
curve. |
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| 2000-2002 |
Jessops Group Ltd |
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I worked in the Trafford Centre
branch of Jessops for two years part time. I gained an indepth
experience on how to work under pressure and deal with customers
diplomatically and professionally. |
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| 1998-2000 |
Dixons Group Ltd |
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Part time seasonal sales representative.
I was requested back for a second year of seasonal work. |
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| 1997-1998 |
Anthony Grimshaw Associates |
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Part time work experience organised
by myself including organisational and secretarial work. Visited
Wigan and Leigh Hospice with Anthony Grimashaw on defects inspections. |
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| 1996 |
Architects Department, Wigan Borough
Council |
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Two weeks work experience in association
with trident. Work included organisational and secretarial duties
and assistance with surveying the Wigan Market Hall. |
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Riley 2006, All rights reserved. |
