Design Architect
Resume:
DESIGN STATEMENT
An Architectural designer with interest
in innovative sustainable Architec-
ture of all scale and type, interested
in people oriented design, placemak-
ing and creating communities in the
quality of spaces designed.
PERSONAL PROFILE
An analytical and organized graduate
with a Masters in Architecture, seek-
ing a position of a Project Architect. A
self-disciplined professional with me-
ticulous planning skills and attention to
details.
Exceptional interpersonal and communi-
cation approach, building a strong rap-
port with clients during consultation and
throughout the design process, gaining
clear specifications that lead to project
completion to fulfil client’s satisfaction.
EDUCATION
September 2017-July 2019.
Masters in Architecture (MArch-RIBA
Part 2 exemption)- Robert Gordon Uni-
versity Aberdeen, Scotland.
Subjects includes: Architectural Design
Studio, Architectural History, Design
Philosophy, Technology: Construction,
Structural Design, and Environmental
Design.Design Exhibited at the Final
Year Exhibition ‘Future Communities’ at
The Anatomy Rooms in Aberdeen.
OLALERE
WURAOLA
INFORMATION
ADDRESS
No. 37 Fashola Street, Oyeyemi
Akute, Lagos State.
TELEPHONE
**********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/wuraola-aina-
olalere-6b45b613a
SOFTWARE SKILLS
AutoCAD
Revit
Sketchup
Enscape
Lumion
Corel Draw
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
All Microsoft
Packages
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
•Assisted with the design, drafting and
construction supervision of private, edu-
cational, commercial and public build-
ings.
•Worked with one of the Senior Archi-
tecture Lecturers at Obafemi Awolowo
University on the design of a children’s
Creche, assisting with drawing reproduc-
tion.
•Co-Editor of Scott Sutherland School
of Architecture and Built Environment
2019 Year Book publication.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Construction Supervision.
• Project Management.
• Environmental Design .
•Knowledge of Building Regulations.
• Understanding of Codes of Practice
• Structural Design and Delivery.
• Commercial Awareness .
• Critical thinking.
CAREER HISTORY
January 2017- September 2017.
Freelance Architect – Arckiplan Consult
Roles:
•Worked on a variety of residential
contracts for private clients.
•Construction Supervision of site works,
conducting site visits to review progress
December 2009-February 2015.
Bachelors of Technology (BTech) in Ar-
chitecture 2:1 - Ladoke Akintola Univer-
sity of Technology,Nigeria.
Subjects includes: Engineering Drawing,
Material Science, Building Construction,
Surveying, Structural Mechanics, Estima-
tion and Specification.
and ensuring all works are completed
according to client specification.
•Assisted Project Architect with prepa-
ration of construction drawings using
AutoCAD.
•Evaluated blueprints and schematics
to determine daily work activities.
•Supervised contractors and subcon-
tractors throughout all stages of site
preparation and build-out
•Conducted daily inspections for com-
pliance of building regulations and site
safety.
•Liaised with local agencies regard ing
permission and regulations, communi-
cating issues or delays as appropriate to
property owner.
•Represented client requirements at on-
site visits to ensure design completed to
full satisfaction.
Oct 2015-Oct 2016
CAD Technician and Librarian –
NYSC, Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile- Ife Nigeria.
Roles:
•Worked with one of the Senior Ar-
chitecture Lecturers on the design of a
children’s creche at a Centre for Gender
Studies within the university, assisting
with drawing reproduction.
•Designed furniture for a hostel, the
building having been designed by the
Head of the Department.
•Assisted students in printing CAD
drawings and other coursework within
the library.
•Reprography of construction drawings
and student works as required.
•Responsible for implementation of
digital cataloguing and resources ser-
vices within the Department of Architec-
ture Library.
•Advised students on suitable aca-
demic texts for their modules.
•Completed general clerical duties
including circulation of memos within
the Department of Architecture and the
Registrars and Vice Chancellor’s office.
July 2013-June 2014
Intern Architect – M.A. Associates Ar-
chitectural Firm, Nigeria.
Roles:
•Assisted with the design and drafting
of educational, public and commercial
buildings including Alakia Hotel,
Pathfinder College, Oritamefa Bap-
tist School Annex and the University of
Ibadan Faculty of Science Lecture Thea-
tre.
•Onsite inspection and supervision of
construction projects
•Completion of detailed technical re-
ports using design software and Micro-
soft Word and Excel
•Production of visualization and 3D
renderings as required.
•Supervision of material selection and
ordering during the construction process.
•Minute taking for site meetings, dis-
tributing minutes to attendees in a timely
manner.
•Demonstrating strong organizational
skills by ensuring all works completed to
tight deadline.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Employed as a children’s Art and Design
Teacher as well as volunteering in my lo-
cal community.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS
Enjoys a range of activities during spare
time such as drawing, painting, knitting
and playing the guitar.
REFERENCES
Available on Request.
CERTIFICATON
•Autodesk Autocad Certified user-
https://www.youracclaim.com/badg-
es/0061b97b-9fcc-4b97-b28c-
728547e46474/linked_in_profile
•Autodesk Revit Certified user-
https://www.youracclaim.com/earn-
er/earned/badge/d90fd44e-1721-
4d04-8e27-1149fe2548af
•Diploma Interior design New skill
Academy (Ongoing )
•Project management
SOFT SKILLS
•Team player -Team member of
group housing research during Mas-
ters program, assigned to the da-
tabase subgroup and delegated
with the responsibility of producing
housing database diagrams in
the database subgroup. Produced
database manual which served as
template which other student could
use as a guide in adding further
information to the database.
•Negotiation and persuasion- Ne-
gotiated with a third-party consult-
ant in reviewing the choice of material
proposed for construction. Was able
to persuade consultant in reviewing
his decision on the use of steel
to concrete which resulted into less-
er price and better outlook of the
construction.
•Excellent Communication skills in
both verbal and writting
Made an impromptu progress report
presentation to a client who was
interested in the present situation of
things on his site. With no prepara-
tion or prior notice. I was able to
communicate the present situation of
things on site through sketches, pic-
ture and well as with word of mouth.
CONFERENCES
RIAS Convention 2018
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