ANDREW VICTOR CARRINGTON CURRICULUM VITAE

Home address: Walkmill, Cwmdauddwr, Rhayader, Powys, UK, LD6 5EU. Mobile: +44 (0)7909 864 621 Email: carrington425@gmail.com

I am looking for the opportunity to develop new skills while strengthening those I already possess. My main strengths are adaptability, curiosity and the ability to pick up and master skills quickly. This has led me to work and develop myself in a variety of areas: from academic subjects like civil engineering and architectural design, to performing arts, languages, gymnastics, lifeguarding and rainforest guiding. I try to learn something new from every experience and believe there is always room for self-improvement.

Career History

Pentagram, California, USA - Architectural internship - (Oct 2015 - Nov 2015)

Oversaw plans for a house renovation in London including production of 3D models Checked AutoCAD drawings

Solved problems in building layout whilst liaising with client and head architect

Tree of Life Tours, Costa Rica - Rainforest guide & engineer - [June 2014 - Aug 2014]

Assisted on various one and two-day rainforest treks and helped with the renovation of a large rainforest cave

Had to learn the relevant Spanish quickly in order to communicate with local guides Rainforest cave now has a sleeping area, several bathrooms, showers and a fully fitted kitchen

Frey Vineyards, California, USA - Environmental internship - [Aug 2013 Sept 2013]

Undertook a variety of tasks including customer hospitality, grape sugar testing and wine processing

Built temporary accommodation as part of a sustainability project Factory production work required concentration and good communication between team members

Willouby Farms, UK - Agricultural driver - [July 2012 Nov 2012]

Worked as part of a summer harvest team on a 6000-acre arable farm in Lincolnshire Regularly worked 100+ hour weeks including 18 hour shifts in order to keep on schedule Worked for 42 days without a day off during the season

Rhayader Leisure Centre, UK - Recreational assistant - [Aug 2008 Sept 2010]

Qualified as an RLSS Lifeguard Worked as a pool lifeguard outside school hours Learnt the importance of vigilance and professionalism Utilised training in order to save two lives; one in the Leisure Centre pool and one at sea while surfing

Greg T. Evans, Gelligarn Farm, UK - Casual/intermittent farmhand - [Sept 2010 Mar 2015]

Carried out a variety of tasks on Welsh lamb and beef farms

Qualifications

Degree - University of Leeds, England -

MEng. Architectural Engineering: Honours Class II Division i (2:1) [Sept 2011 - July 2015]

A-Level Qualifications - Builth Wells High School, Wales -

Mathematics - Grade A - [Aug 2010] Product Design - Grade A - [Aug 2010] Fine Art - Grade A - [Aug 2010]

AS Qualifications

Physics - Grade A - [Aug 2009] Music Technology - Grade C - [Aug 2010]

GCSE's [Aug 2008]

5A*, 4A and 2B in various subjects including Maths, English and First Language Welsh Other Qualifications & Awards

WJEC National Product Design Innovation Award runner-up [July 2009] Welsh Baccalaureate [Aug 2010] RLSS Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) [June 2008] First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Safety & Child Protection certificates [Sept 2008] Student member of the Institution of Structural Engineers [Sept 2011 - July 2015] Trained carer and companion for the elderly, Miracle Workers Agency [Dec 2015]

Languages

Fluent in English and Welsh Some basic French, Spanish & Italian

I.T Skills

Very computer literate in various software packages, e.g. Adobe Photoshop, AutoDesk Revit, AutoCAD, Ecotect, Microsoft Office, Windows and Mac OS.

Teamwork Experience

University group projects, responsibility-based team employment and influential positions within diverse

groups, clubs and societies have honed interpersonal skills University course has involved several group-based projects ranging from structural design calculations,

feasibility and laboratory reports, site analysis and architectural design presentations All of the extra curricula activities (below) have developed collaborative and leadership skills amongst a

diverse range of people

Hobbies and Interests I always enjoy taking on challenges, mastering new skills and experiencing new things, preferring activities that require a high level of focus and commitment: Sport

Member of Leeds University Gymnastics squad [2011-2015] Elected Leeds University Gymnastics social secretary [2012/13] Elected Leeds University Gymnastics vice-captain [2013/14] Played rugby for Builth Wells Rugby Club [2005-2011] Selected for Welsh County Schools Rugby [2008-2009] Keen snowboarder and member of Leeds University Snowriders Society Active member in Leeds University Skateboard Society Experienced surfer in UK, Australia, California and Indonesia

Music & Stage

Lead vocalist, guitarist and manager of rock band Kill It With Fire, Hang Tight Records [2011-2013] Self-management skills led to national radio airtime (BBC Introducing in Wales with Jen Long) [2011] Current member of two London-based One Direction tribute bands [Autumn 2014 - Present] Cast member in Leeds Universitys production of High School Musical [Spring 2014] Ensemble member of Leeds Universitys production of Guys and Dolls [Autumn 2014] Self-taught guitarist to high standard

References: Professor S. Garrity (University Tutor) - Head of Architectural Engineering - S.W.Garrity@leeds.ac.uk Greg Evans (Proprietor) - Greg T. Evans Farms - gtevans@btconnect.com

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