Joanne Cummings CV

Joanne Cummings

Address: 4 Clovelly Circuit, Kellyville, NSW 2155

Tel:0433614 884, email:joannecummings1979@gmail.com

Permanent Resident Visa 186

Past Projects: https://sites.google.com/view/joannes-past-projects/work

Profile

Experienced and driven Architectural Design Manager with over 25 years experience in Project Managing House Building Developments as a Technical Coordinator overseeing projects from concept to completion. Adept at working with multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to deliver high quality housing developments, on time, compliant and within budget.

Key Skills

Project Planning and Execution: Experienced in site assessments, feasibility studies, health and safety risk analysis, collaborating teams, leading projects, creating programmes, hosting meetings, setting budgets and allocating resources, problem solving, presentations for clients and stakeholders to ensure projects run efficiently.
Skills and Knowledge: Building design, translating concepts into technical drawings and detailed specification, construction methods, tendering, contracts and costs analysis.
Problem Solving: Analytical mind for assessing risk and problem solving, Identify and resolve technical challenges on site

Competencies

Good coordinator for design teams, stakeholders, clients and construction personnel.
Analytical mind for assessing risk and problem solving.
Identify and resolve technical challenges on site.
Focused on working to deadlines, with good time management
Prepare feasibility studies, technical reports, and presentations for clients and stakeholders
Good coordinator for design teams, stakeholders, clients and construction personnel.
Keen eye for detail, architectural material selection and production of 3d visuals
Financial business awareness, understanding setting budgets, analysing and reporting.
Sales, marketing and customer satisfaction experience from running my own business.
Forward thinker and visionary mindset, anticipating future trends.
Knowledge of UK Planning Policies, NHBC and Building Regulations
Proficient in AutoCAD and SketchUp and Knowledgeable in Revit and V-Ray
Good admin skills and computer literate, familiar with a variety of Microsoft applications.
Quick learner and always keen to learn new skills
Competent driver with a full driving licence.

Key Achievements

Lead and manage multiple large value residential projects, overseeing aspects of design and construction, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
Designed and coordinated the successful granting of planning permissions of various new homes
Set up and operated a UK business with CIAT Associated recognition.

Employment History

Feb 25 - Sept 25 (Permanent employment)

Senior Architectural Technician

Twenty20 Architecture, Sunningdale, Berkshire

Delivered technical design for residential projects, producing detailed construction drawings and ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations and safety standards. Worked closely with clients, advising on design, cost-effective options, and project management. Coordinated with consultants and contractors to resolve technical issues and delivery.

Mar 23 - June 24 (Permanent employment)

Technical Manager

Claremont Finesse Ltd, Cobham, Surrey

Collaborating with architects and engineers to ensure business objectives are followed through. Overseeing development documentation to ensure aspects of the construction project are integrated and working together effectively.

Jan 23 - Mar 23 (Contract Employment)

Senior Architectural Technician

Blue Sky Cad, Farnborough, Hampshire

Meeting with clients, understanding and assessing their needs. Providing recommendations and guidance and facilitating the documentation required for statutory applications.

Aug 15 - Mar 21 (Self Employed)

Director of Limus Building Design Services

Limus Building Design Services Ltd, Hook, Hampshire

Set up and run a small architectural business, offering architectural designing, planning and building regulations application services. Projects ranged from small home extensions, luxury £2 million 6 bedroom homes to new build affordable houses and 45 apartment schemes with project values of 10 million. Overseeing all day to day operations of the business, training and managing a team of 5 and finances and payroll. Producing marketing material, building websites and overseeing advertising.

Jan 14 - Aug 15 (Permanent employment)

Technical Coordinator

Taylor Wimpey West London, Hook, Hampshire

Managed large scale housing developments from concept, planning, technical design to completion with project values of £45 million.

Aug 10 - Dec 2013 (Permanent employment)

Senior Architectural Technician

MB Design Services Ltd – Pirbright, Surrey

Appointed as key person dealing with all new build projects providing services to independent developers.

Feb 10 - Aug 10 (Permanent employment)

Technical Project Manager

Millgate Developments Ltd - Twyford, Berkshire

Responsible for preparing all design information for tendering and constructing projects for 5 million valued projects.

July 09 - Jan 10. Senior Architectural Technician, Linden Homes, Caterham

Mar 06 - June 09. Technical Coordinator, Rectory Homes Ltd, Nr. Thame

Jan 05 - Feb 06. Architectural Technician, McLennan Architects, Oxford

Dec 00 - Dec 04. Architectural Technician, Berkeley Homes PLC, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Oct 97 - Nov 00. CAD/Planning Technical, Atkins, Eynsham, Oxfordshire

Education

Sep 01 - June 04

Oxford Brookes University

BSc (Hons) Construction Management: Grade 2:1

Sep 98 – June 01

Oxford College Further Education

HNC Building Studies: Grade Merit

Sep 95 - June 97

Didcot Sixth Form College

A Levels Fine Art: Grade A

A Level Graphic Design: Grade C

Sep 90 - June 95

Didcot Girls School

GCSE Art & Design: Grade A

GCSE Mathematics: Grade C

GCSE Science (Double award): Grade C

GCSE English (Literature): Grade C

GCSE English (Language): Grade C

GCSE Geography: Grade C

Hobbies and Interests: Travelling, Theatre Shows, Walking and Swimming

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