CLAYTON MALCOLMSON
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TEL 415-***-**** URL web.mac.com/clay.m
SUMMARY
As a versatile, enthusiastic and dedicated hard-worker, my employers value
my ability to quickly grasp assigned tasks and manage projects and people.
Through obtaining professional experience in the hospitality industry to
managing a large group of students to working behind the desk of an
architect's studio, my accomplishments have been diverse and valued.
Supervisors comment that I exceed their expectations in the consistent
quality of work produced. My involvement in various volunteering programs
and work opportunities prove my willingness to do whatever is needed at the
time, regardless of the job description.
EXPERIENCE
GUEST RELATIONS AGENT, THE LOWRY HOTEL, MANCHESTER, UK AUGUST 2008-JULY
2010
Supervised the main lobby and assisted the hotel guests with any needs
including greeting and checking-in new guests, managing guest profiles,
creating a friendly impression of the hotel and various administrative
tasks. Upheld the high standards of excellence of the Rocco Forte
Collection.
. Increased my customer relations and communication skills
. Learned several office tasks and computer software (proficient in
Microsoft Office and Protel)
. Perfected time management skills, worked maximum allowable hours per UK
Visa restrictions
OFFICE ASSISTANT, CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
APRIL-DECEMBER 2007
Responsible for running the logistics of the department's office, including
managing the file system, completing scans, copies and faxes, and the mail
distribution.
. Sharpened my expertise in office tasks, routine and culture
. Customer-facing abilities strengthened
PROJECT ASSISTANT, SACHDEV O'DELL, BANGKOK, THAILAND JULY-AUGUST 2007
Designed a master plan for a proposed community in India. Worked with a
team in which site information was analyzed and further researched to
ultimately devise the initial plan for the community.
. Completed the original design with a project summary and concept brochure
. My contribution to the project concept was chosen for final design
. Utilized problem-solving skills, leadership and creativity
COUNSELOR, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI EXPLORATIONS SUMMER CAMP, FLORIDA JUNE-JULY
2007
Selected as one of four counselors for a four-week summer architecture camp
part of the University of Miami School of Architecture for nationally
selected high school students.
. Assisted professors for class preparation and supervised the students
in the studio and on field trips to significant
architectural points of interest
. Developed my leadership and communication skills in a classroom
environment
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
England UK - City & Regional Development (BA) Major, 2008-2010, Graduated
1st Class Degree with High Honors, July 2010. Winner of the 2010 Turley
Associates Prize for the best project submitted
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY SAN LUIS OBISPO
California USA - Architecture (BA) Major, Attended May 2006- December 2007
GREENHILL PREPARATORY
Dallas, Texas USA - National Honor Society, Grade Point Average 3.7 out of
4, Graduated May 2006
ACTIVITIES
Habitat for Humanity (Dallas, St. Louis, Liverpool), Student Action Society
University of Manchester - Managing Director of Homeless Outreach Program,
member of local running clubs