Address: 22 Dalum Drive, Loanhead, Midlothian, EH20 9LWEmail: dfcsonka@hotmail.comMobile: 07841374111Portfolio: http://issuu.com/dfcs37

Date of Birth: 26/06/1985 Driving Licence: Full (clean)Nationality: British Marital Status: MarriedCSCS: Professionallly Qualified RIAS: Associate

IntroductionI am seasoned Part II Architectural Assistant with experience across a broad range of projects and Architectural Practices. I am seeking the opportunity to work in a practice with an emphasis towards continual professional development, and to become part of a thriving and forward looking team.

Education and QualificationsMaster of Architecture - Edinburgh College of Art / University of Edinburgh July 2009 – Sep. 2010PG Dip. Architecture - Edinburgh College of Art / University of Edinburgh Sep. 2008 – July 2009BA(Hons) Architecture 2.2 - Edinburgh College of Art / Heriot-Watt University Sep. 2003 – July 2008

ExperienceAnderson Bayne Architects: Part II Architectural Assistant, Aug. 2013 – PresentDuring my time at Anderson Bayne I have worked on a variety of projects for West Lothian Council, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh Zoo as well as numerous commercial and domestic clients. Projects have ranged from small scale maintenance, refurbishment, alterations, and extensions; to large extensions and refurbishment, and new builds.

My work in hospitals, health centres, care homes and schools has provided me with an in depth understanding of the statutory regulation required for specialist buildings. In addition to the Technical Standards this includes areas such as Public Body Procurement legislation and NHS Health Technical Memorandums. I have also frequently worked on listed buildings and within Conservation Areas. In all circumstances you will find me to be adept at developing designs and technical detailing that clearly and precisely communicates the key information required for specific stages.

Through regularly representing Anderson Bayne for projects procured by Traditional and MW Contracts; I am familiar with carrying out the Contract Administrator, Lead Consultant and Principal Designer roles. This includes significant experience in Client, Contractor and Consultant Contact, Brief preparation, Specification, Surveying and Inspection, Progress and Technical Meetings, Site Inspection, Contract Administration and Post Completion / Close Out Duties. I also have experience of Contracts that have concluded less favorably, such as Non-completion, Application of L&A Damages, use of the Right of Set-Off, and Contract Termination. In addition to an observed knowledge of NEC3 and Management Contracts, by way of my Part III studies, I have also developed an understanding of NEC and D&B Contracts.

David F.C. SonkaCurriculum-Vitae

CMB Services: Assistant Labourer / Architectural Services, Apr. 2011 – Aug. 2013As well as providing architectural services for mutual clients, I carried out voluntary work as an assistant to a general contractor for small scale projects.

hLp Architects: Part I Apprentice Architect, Jun. 2007 – Jun. 2008At hLp I was solely responsible for numerous extensions, alterations, and new build residential projects throughout the RIBA Plan of Work stages. The practice also handled larger commercial and developer led projects on which I worked closely with the Senior Architect, assisting him to carry out similar duties.

Ryden Property Consultants: architectural assistant, Aug. 2006 – Sep. 2006At Ryden Property Consultants I worked on commercial projects which included a 4500sqm commercial business park, a fit out of Evolution House for Edinburgh College of Art, and proposals for a large scale mixed use development in Dundee.

Edinburgh College of Art: ResearchMasters Thesis and Post Graduate Diploma Studies: My Diploma and Masters research focussed upon issues of urbanism. In particular, the variance of urban form and typology, and the architectural history present in urban and suburban districts. This led to master plans based on historic principals that incorporated contemporary living and design approaches. My Masters Thesis researched elements of Edinburgh’s New Town that have enabled the district to adapt over time to evolving cultural and social attitudes and uses.

BArch (Hons): Fountainbridge Social Mixer - proposals for a 24000sqm communitycentre. This one year project addressed aspects such as: structural and site issues, environmental, technical and sustainable design, budgetary constraints, detail design, and effective presentation of the proposals.

Personal Architectural Research and StudiesIn addition to keeping up to date with contemporary architecture through regular reading of periodicals and online resources. I have also enjoyed many personal architectural study tours to various global destinations which have made me familiar with many forward thinking developments. I have studied the traditional and contemporary architecture of native China and I have been a regular active member of a Part III study group.

ICT skillsAutoCAD SketchUp SketchUp Render Software PhotoshopIn-Design Acrobat eagerness to learn Revit Office

Personal Qualities and InterestsI am an energetic and enthusiastic individual with a strong record of achievementand good interpersonal and communication skills. My interests include history, current affairs, travel and more recently I have been developing my photography skills. I take pleasure in a range of physical outdoor pursuits and I have also partaken in workplace first aid courses.

RefereesMr Jon Ascroft (RIAS) Mr Stuart Baxter (FRIAS) Anderson Bayne Ltd. Anderson Bayne Ltd. 5 Fleming Road 5 Fleming Road Livingston Livingston EH54 7BN EH54 7BN jon@andersonbayne.com stuart@andersonbayne.com Tel: 01506 410335 Tel: 01506 410335

If desired, additional references from previous employment can be provided.