PART 1 ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
About Me
Education
I am a recent First-Class Architecture graduate with a multidisciplinary background in design, technology and education. During my placements at the House of Commons and Wates Ltd, I gained valuable experience in project management and working on listed buildings. I have also spent over 3 years in leadership roles, dedicating my time to better the university experience for more than 200 students. Skilled in digital tools such as Rhino, Revit and the Adobe Suite, I am always enthusiastic about learning new skills. I am now excited to join your practice as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant, to support and contribute to your team!
University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth
Committee President
BA (Hons) Architecture
Architecture Society Oct 2023 - Jun 2024
07404372054 ajayielisabeth@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-ajayi
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Leadership Roles Sep 2020 - Jul 2024
Grade: First Class Honours
Christ the King Sixth Form, Sidcup A Levels
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Sep 2018- Aug 2020
EPQ (A), English Literature (B), Fine Art (B), Mathematics (B)
Private Maths and English Tutor Jun 2021 - Present
• Designed weekly lesson plans tailored to 9 individual tutees, leading to improved academic performance for 90% of students. • Developed excellent customer service skills, obtaining 90% of clients through referrals. • Devised personal teaching strategy with digital tools such as Canva and Zoom, demonstrating flexibility in communication styles. Trainee Project Leader House of Commons
Sep 2022- Sep 2023
• Independently coded “SpeakApp,” a digital tool for reporting health and safety incidents on Parliamentary construction sites. • Created a “Site Electronic Verification System” to manage data for 100+ construction projects on the Parliamentary Estate. • Utilised AutoCAD to produce a security report based on access and egress points, ensuring full compliance with CDM regulations. Secondment Design Manager Wates Group Ltd
Student Representative Students’ Union
Oct 2020 - May 2022
• Connected students to support services and successfully lobbied for rent rebates in 2021.
Professional Experience Freelance
• Organised fortnightly talks with practices and secured event sponsorship with “Huzzle” platform.
May 2023
• Conducted daily site inspections for the £500M Norman Shaw North refurbishment project, ensuring compliance and quality standards. • Compiled an Excel error log for Building Design Partnership, recording discrepancies between package drawings and site conditions. • Delivered project updates and addressed concerns in contractor meetings, effectively communicating with present stakeholders.
Skills and Languages • Rhino 3D • Revit • AutoCAD • SketchUp • Vray, Lumion • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe InDesign • MS Power Apps • MS Power BI • Italian • English
3 years 1 year 1 year 4 years 3 years 7 years 4 years 2 years 1 year 1 year native native
Achievements Best Placement Student Award By the House of Commons and the University of Portsmouth. Dialogue in Practic(s)e, CSM Panelist for a Round Table event at Lethaby Gallery. “Via Libera” Competition, Palermo Commended competition entry, participated in realisation of winning project.