ALEX PULLIN

ALEXANDER PULLIN BSc (hons) MArch

/ PROFILE

 

Full name : Alexander Graham Pullin

 

Sex : Male

 

Date of Birth : 11.03.1989

 

Nationality : British

 

Languages Spoken : English, French

 

 

 

 

/ SKILLS

 

I have developed strong visual and oral COMMUNICATION skills. I am able to convey and enhance designs and ideas using a combination of hand drafting and physical modelling, efficiently using computer software throughout the design process.

 

I am HARD WORKING and ORGANISED, working well under pressure in order to meet deadlines. I regularly exceed expectations, working well individually and as part of a team, and able to systematically and diligently complete numerous tasks simultaneously.

 

I am highly proficient in the use of: 

 

Adobe Creative Suite CS5 (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Autodesk AutoCAD

Google Sketchup

Microsoft Office Suite

 

I have some knowledge of Rhinoceros 3D and Autodesk Ecotect 2011.

 

 

 

 

/ PERSONAL INTERESTS

 

I am passionate about ART, creating it myself (particularly graphite drawing), and I regularly visit museums and galleries.

 

I have an interest in FRENCH LANGUAGE and culture and spent my Part II practice experience year living and working in Nantes, in the West of France. Since returning to the UK, I have maintained my French language aptitude to a professional standard.

 

I have TRAVELLED extensively throughout Europe, and recently spent two months backpacking between Moscow and Kuala Lumpur.

 

I regularly practice SPORT - enjoying cycling, badminton and squash.

 

 

 

 

/ ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

 

 

The Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University

 

 

MArch Master of Architecture, 2011 - 2013

 

     70% : Design thesis – Carved spaces; an Architecture of Rehabilitation for the Isle of Portland, Dorset.

     68% : Dissertation – Nordic Identity in Architecture; a study of the Nordic Embassy Complex, Berlin.

 

 

BSc Architectural Studies, 2007 - 2011

 

     2.1 (67%)

 

Modules including: Architecture Design, Architecture Technology (Construction, Sustainability and Building Physics), Practice Management and Economics, Issues in Contemporary Architecture, Cities and Landscapes, History of Western Architecture, Architecture from 1836 – 1939, Architecture since 1940, World Architecture.

 

 

 

Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning, Cardiff University

 

 

Advanced French, 2012 - 2013

 

     Excellent (79%)

 

 

Higher Intermediate French, 2010 - 2011

 

     Excellent (74%)

 

 

 

The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester

 

 

A Levels, 2006 - 2007

 

     Art (A)

     Mathematics (A)

     Geography (A)

     General Studies (A)

 

 

AS Levels, 2005 - 2006

 

     French (A)

     Further Maths (A)

     Critical Thinking (A)

 

 

GCSEs, 2003 - 2005

 

     10 x A* - Art, Mathematics, Geography, French, English Literature, English Language, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Theology

     2 x A - ICT, Graphic Design

 

 

 

 

/ AWARDS 

 

 

The Thomas Hardye Award for Excellence, 2007

 

Basic Expedition and Leadership Award (BELA), 2007

 

Duke of Edinburgh Award (Silver), 2006

 

 

 

 

/ PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 

 

Designer / office assistant, 2012

The Duchy of Cornwall, Poundbury, Dorchester

 

I spent a short time working on the landmark housing development of Poundbury, gaining professional experience of the UK market from a developer’s perspective.

 

 

Designer, 2011 – 2012

Franck Darnet Design, Nantes, France

 

I worked on a wide range of Naval Architecture and Architectural projects including having the main responsibility for the drafting and design of the redevelopment of a historic private house in Antalya, Turkey. This included the general floorplan design, detailed furniture and fitting design, landscape and pool design, and the complete design of a new poolhouse. I also worked on the design and layout (internal and external) of a number of luxury motor yachts.

 

 

Architectural Assistant, 2011

AUD Vincent Perraud, Nantes, France

 

Within small Architectural practice, I worked on designs for both residential and commercial projects. My responsibilities included the production of drawings and renders for clients, production of planning drawings and documents, and involvement in the design development and final rendered images for competition projects.

 

  

 

 

/ ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 

 

Customer Liason Operative, 2010

Conduit (contact centre), Cardiff

 

Within an inbound contact centre, the work required excellent communication skills. I performed very well and consistently exceeded sales targets.

 

 

Hospitality Waiter, 2007 - 2008

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

 

Sole responsibility for a group of corporate clients of the Stadium, Cardiff, during 6 Nations rugby matches.

 

 

Waitrose Partner, 2005 - 2008

The John Lewis Partnership, Dorchester

 

Multi-skilled worker, working mainly on Delicatessen Counter. The work required excellent customer service, organisational, and time management skills.

 

 

 

 

/ REFEREES

 

 

Rhian Thomas

 

Professor Richard Weston

 

Franck Darnet

 

 

Contact details available upon request.