Professional Profile
As an architect, you’re a designer by trade. Whether it’s designing dreams and bringing them to fruition or drafting physical blueprints for projects, you’ll know the importance of compelling presentation. Your CV is no different! At CVapp.ie, we focus on helping applicants convey their professional story to employers efficiently and effectively. Your professional profile is a brief summary of the value you can bring to the role and what makes you stand out from other candidates. We recommend sharing 3-4 sentences of your professional background, any relevant qualities and achievements and any skills and qualifications.
Award-winning, innovative architect with over six years experience bringing the creative visions of clients and companies to life. Proficient in project management, design software, resource management, 3D modeling, aesthetic design and incorporating sustainable design principles into all projects and designs.
Employment History
Your employment history should showcase your previous professional experiences and let employers know why you’re the ideal candidate for the job. We recommend listing your previous job roles in reverse chronological order: put simply, you’ll want to list your professional experiences from most recent to least recent. For example, if you worked at Tesco’s in 2016 and Kingspan in 2020, you’ll want to list Kingspan first and Tesco’s in 2016.
One thing to note is that it is always best to add professional experiences that are relevant to the job posting. As an architect, include any internships at architect firms or any architecture-related job positions to stand out to potential employers. You’ll want to list the name of the company, your role, the length of time you spent in that position and any job functions or tasks you performed. You might also like to include any stand-out achievements in this section.
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Conservation Architect at The Green Abbey, Kilkenny
December 2018 — Present
- Designed and assisted with over 55+ conservation and historical restoration projects
- Completed sustainability research for 40+ conservation projects, publishing award-winning articles focusing on how to preserve the natural integrity of historical sites
- Hosted 10 seminars in Kilkenny and Dublin on how to protect Ireland's natural and cultural environments in a conservation context
- Supervised 25+ projects and monitored the use of materials, ensuring each project was completed in accordance with local Irish law
Landscape Architect at Fás Glas, Kilkenny
February 2015 — August 2018
- Visited 50+ locations to perform on-site evaluations and landscape assessments
- Collaborated with other architects and design specialists across County Kilkenny
- Managed 15 local projects, including the Royal Ireland Kilkenny Restoration Project, restoring over 20 historical Kilkenny sites
- Researched sustainability principles to incorporate into historical restorations, including responsible resource management and safe irrigation practices
- Assisted with landscape installations, including stormwater management systems, outdoor lighting and recreation spaces
CAD Technician at Kilkenny & Co, Kilkenny
January 2012 — November 2014
- Designed over 200+ drawings for clients using CAD software
- Collaborated with other design professionals and clients to achieve the best aesthetic outcomes
- Drafted technical design plans and prepared design blueprints
- Ensured all designs and models were in accordance with local regulations and Irish law
- Prepared model renderings for over 80+ Kilkenny & Co design projects
Skills
Since careers in architecture may require a lot of technical knowledge, a lot of employers will be on the look-out for skills that may be a requirement or preference for the job role. Whether you’re proficient in CAD software or project management, let employers know the areas you excel in. You can also add more soft skills, such as problem-solving and communication skills. At CVapp.ie, we’ve also made it easier to add skills quickly with our AI-powered suggestion tool. Simply check out our CV Builder to see for yourself!
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Google Sketchup
- Lumion
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- AutoCAD
Education
To become a licensed architect in Ireland, a professional qualification in architecture is mandatory. Include your educational qualifications and experiences in this section in reverse chronological order. You might also like to add any internships in this section if you chose not to include them in your employment history section. Feel free to add any courses or other qualifications, as well as any relevant educational details employers might like to see.
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Master of Architecture, University College Cork, Cork
September 2010 — September 2011
Bachelor of Science, University College Cork, Cork
September 2005 — September 2009
