I am a self-motivated and highly driven individual obsessed with self-improvement, who has a passion for architecture, technical detailing and BIM. From my time spent in college I have gained excellent interpersonal and communication skills, which I have applied successfully in my college work with a positive attitude, also excellent time management and adaptation skills and attention to technical detail. Throughout my third level education I have gained great experience in the use of Building Information Technologies software as well as technical detailing. The software packages I have incorporated into my college projects to date are: AutoCAD 2015, Revit Architecture, Structures & MEP 2015, 3ds max, Autodesk Showcase, Autodesk Navisworks Manager, Autodesk Civil 3d and Photoshop. I hope to continuously develop my technical skills within the BIM and AEC industry through work and study.

2016Architectural Technology Portfolio

Ryan Forde

AutoCADRevit Architecture Revit MEP EcoTech Analysis Technical DetailingRenewable and Sustainable Services Building Regulations (Irish + English) Current Law and Legislation (Irish) Health and Safety in Construction Building and Site SurveyingHand Drafting (Free Hand + Hardline) Model MakingAdobe Photoshop

Microsoft Software

Areas of Knowledge and Efficiency

Education

2011-2015 BSc in Architectural TechnologyInstitute of Technology Carlow

Address – 2 Avalon Drive Arklow, WicklowE-mail – r.forde93@gmail.comD.O.B. – 19/01/1993 (23)Contact No. – 085-1498256Linkedin – Ryan Forde

2015-2016 BSc (HONS) in Architectural TechnologyInstitute of Technology Carlow

2010 Fetac Level 5 CAD/Interior DesignBray Institute of Further EducationPassed with Distinction.Student of the Year Award

Work Experience

Sales/Shopfloor Assistant | Pettitts SuperValuWexford Rd, Arklow, Wicklow Contact No. – 0402-39307 / 397702009 – To date

Pettitts Supervalu is one of the main Supermarket stores in Arklow. My role in the company varies on what has to be achieved on a day to day basis. I pride my abilities to be able to work in many departments in the store, from shopfloor assistant, Store controller, butcher and fishmonger, bakery assistant, stock ordering, off-licence assistant, and checkout assistant. From the opening of the store to the closing of the store my role varies through any day. Due to the amount of time I have spent over the last five years listening and dealing with customers, stockists, fellow employees and employers I pride myself on my ability to make anybody feel comfortable approaching me with a task, issue, problem or question and to be able to help them with any of the queries or problems they have for me.

Currently I work part-time to pay my funds in college, I pride myself on my listening and communication and approachable skills that I have acquired working in the store. The demand for meeting deadlines and sales in work benefit the way I take on projects in college. I have worked in the store for 5 years of which I have never missed a day.Key Roles:

• Stocktaking/Control • Sales and Shopfloor Assistant• Back-store and Deliveries Controller• Bakery and Deli Assistant.• Butcher and Fishmonger Assistant.• Ordering stock on a daily basis.• Off-licence Assistant• Cleaning the shopfloor. • Dealing with customers and solving any issues or

problems. • Shop signage displays and advertisement.

John O’Hanlon & Assoc. Engineers69 Lwr. Main St. Arklow, WicklowContact No. – 086-8916318March - April 2009 (Work Experience)

In 2009 after completing my Leaving Certificate I embarked on a Computer Aided Design course in Bray Institute of Further Education, one of the modules on this course was Work Experience. I had to undertake 1 weeks work experience in the filed of the built environment. I done my work experience with John O'Hanlon a local Engineer in my home town. I liked it so much that every Friday after my course I continued helping and gaining experience from John and his company. During my time with John I learned a lot from the atmosphere of a practice, to meeting and dealing with clients from organizational to presentational. I loved every minute of it.

Key Roles:• Assisting in CAD drawings• Creating Door and Window Schedules• Taking photos on-site• Setting up surveying equipment on-site• Taking measurements and dimensions on-

site• Organising and filing drawings

An Cisean Arain Bakery and Confectionery68 Lwr. Main St. Arklow, WicklowContact No. – 0402-31396Summer 2007-2008

I worked in the family business of Baking and Confectionery from a young age. During the summer months of 2007 and 2008 I worked night shifts with my father helping him bake breads, cakes buns etc. I mixed the ingredients and the produce. With this type of work experience I learned the importance of timing and also the concept of presentation, cleanliness, and hygiene. This type of work was tough and very tiring but I feel it gave me a very good work ethic and rewarding and it also gave me a keen eye to the working world.

Key Roles:• Baking Cooking and Basic Confectionery• Cleaning Shopfloor and the equipment• Organising and filing orders• Managing Deliveries• Serving Customers

References.

Suzanne Furlong Past Manager at Pettitts SuperValuWexford Rd, Arklow, Wicklow Contact No. – 087-1775233

John O’Hanlon Owner at John O’Hanlon & Assoc. Engineers69 Lwr. Main St. Arklow, WicklowContact No. 086-8916318

Sharon WhelanDuty Manager at Pettitts SuperValuWexford Rd, Arklow WicklowContact No. 0862131441

Paul FordeOwner at An Cisean Arain Bakery and Confectionery68 Lwr. Main St. Arklow, WicklowContact No. – 0402-31396

Sujana SudhirLecturer & Course Director of Architectural Technology (HONS) at the Institute of Technology CarlowContact email: Sujana.Sudhir@itcarlow.ie

Projects

Year 4 - Thesis - School of the Future No.01Post-Primary School achieving a BREEAM score of Very Good

Year 4 - Coolattin House & Stable Yard No.02Re-Use of a Protected Structure

Year 3 - Aquatic Centre Extension No.03Steel Frame & Concrete Construction

Year 3 - Killeshin Building, IT Carlow No.04Existing Building Refurbishment & Upgrade

Year 3 - Jewellery Store No.05Innovation Fit out

Year 2 - Apartment Building No.06Building accommodating 25 Apartments

Thesis – School Building of the FutureNo.012015 - 2016Post-Primary School achieving a BREEAM score of Very Good

The Project involved; Researching a building type of medium complexity incorporating specialist functions , Carrying out indepth applied research and analysis to develop informed and appropriate technical design solutions for the various design contexts. Utilising appropriate, well-informed construction and building service strategies in tandem, to provide a low-energy facility employing sustainable materials and systems Clearly setting out relevant information when preparing a Disability Access Certificate and Fire Safety Certificate. Developing a design methodology to ensure compliance with best practice Environmental Principles and Regulations. Writing up Technical Reports to professional standards.

Coolattin House & Stable Yard No.022015 - 2016Re-Use of a Protected Structure – Conservation Project

The Project involved;Repair and Upgrade the Existing Stable yard belonging to Coolattin House in Shillelagh Co. Wicklow. The Project involved a change of use. The Design incorporated the new installation of offices, shops, apartments and workshops. Complying with the current building regulations and legislation was required as well as complying with Conservation Principles.

Aqautic Centre Extension No.032014-2015Steel Frame & Concrete Construction

This project was an extension to an existing building located on the IT Carlow CampusThe project was to examine steel frame and concrete construction, basement construction and medium rise construction. I also had to developed sustainable MEP and electrical solutions for a medium scaled building and design the interior of the changing rooms basement, pool areas, etc.

Realistic Render Image of Pool

Realistic Render Image of Curtainwall Facade

Elevations of Aquatic Centre

Elevations of Aquatic Centre

Isometric Section of Aquatic Centre

Killeshin Building, IT Carlow No.042014 - 2015Existing Building Refurbishment & Upgrade

The building we were given to survey and upgrade was a timber framed prefab on campus. My goal was toupgrade the building to current regulations which included the thermal performance.The building had to be surveyed to see what the existing build up was and note any services, deflects, etc.I had to examine various solutions to upgrade the envelope and services and in doing this demonstrate itvisually between existing, demolished and proposed. I used external software, EcoTech, to measure the difference in existing and proposed thermal performance

Proposed Window DetailUpgraded Isometric View

Demolished Isometric View

Jewellery Store No.052014 - 2015Innovation Fit out & Joinery Design

For the innovation fit out I was given plans of an existing building, ground floor and basement and I was toconvert it into a jewellery store, the brief required me to design my own counter, display unit and wall shelving.The brief required me to, achieve high quality finish in detailing of various materials, fixings and elements., toexamine interior various fit-out technology systems including raised access flooring and suspended ceilingsand using these to place services that would be hidden and also accessible. I also had to make the buildingcomply with building regulations which was the hardest factor as the floor area was small.

Stand-Alone Cabinet Section

Stand-Alone Cabinet Details

Partition Wall Junction Detail

Realistic Section

Realistic View of Jewellery Store

Realistic View of Jewellery Store

Apartment Building No.062013 – 2014Precast Concrete Building

For this project the aim was to incorporate 25 Apartment houses into a complex using a mixture of precast and in-situ concrete.There had to be a green living roof on the roof level and a ambulant disabled accessible passenger lift had to be incorporated into the project. The building had four floors.2013-2014

Apartment Building Ground Floor Plan

Isometric View of Green Roof

Isometric View of Stairwell