Niall Watters
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About
In May 2013, I graduated with first class honours from the professionally accredited B.Sc. (Hons.) Architectural Technology in the Dublin School of Architecture, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), Bolton Street, Dublin 1.
The honours degree was a one year add-on to the three year ordinary degree, which I completed with an upper merit division in 2012.
My dissertation entitled "An Investigation into the Water Retention and Hydrological Performance of Traditional and Innovative Extensive Green Roof Systems" explored the traditional methods of green roof systems currently available on the market while implying the proposal of a new improved solution with construction application and testing.
My dissertation idea was considered for further research funding by DIT Hothouse (Innovation and Technology Transfer Office).
Currently, I am actively seeking a position as an Architectural Technologist to develop further my skills and experience.
My personal skills include:
Autodesk AutoCAD & Revit, Adobe Photoshop & InDesign, Quark XPress, Google SketchUp with V-Ray rendering plug-in, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint), Building Regulations (TGD, IS, BS, EN), Building Legislation (Contracts & Procurements), National Building Specification (NBS), Detail Design & Construction Solutions. -
Education
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours Degree (Level 8) Architectural TechnologyDublin Institute of Technology2012 - 2013Dissertation Title: An Investigation into the Water Retention and Hydrological Performance of Traditional and Innovative Extensive Green Roof Systems Collaborative Group Revit/BIM Project: Hawkins House, Hawkins Street, Dublin 2 Architect: David Wright Architects
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Architectural TechnologyDublin Institute of Technology2004 - 2012The 3 year ordinary degree course consisted of the Building Technology of Timber, Steel & Concrete Constructions with Detail Investigation & Design. Building Services, Environmental Design, History of Architecture, Materials & Specifications, Professional Development, Structural Mechanics and Surveying & Levelling were also learned.
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Leaving Certificate (Level 5)St. Patrick's College, Cavan1999 - 2004
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Experience
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Architectural TechnologistMichael Fitzpatrick Architects Ltd.Jun 2012 - Sep 2012 (3 months)Work consisted of drawing up planning permission applications using Autodesk AutoCAD. Was also given the responsibility of handling client’s queries and delegated to improve drawings using ArchiCAD software.
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Planning DepartmentCavan County CouncilMay 2008 - Sep 2008 (4 months)Job consisted of drawing up planning permissions and approving planning applications. Also worked in the “Taking in Charge” section, which involved visiting housing estates and making sure all elements were finished properly before the County Council would take over charge of the estate from the developer. Given the responsibility of organising, rearranging and recording housing estate files.
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Floor Staff & Stock WorkerHeatons StoresJun 2004 - Feb 2006 (1 year 8 months)Job consisted of keeping the shelves in my department stocked up and helping customers with their needs. I also tidied up and faced off products at the end of the day. I was also given the responsibility of receiving and signing for stock from delivery trucks.
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Bar StaffMustang's Sally PubJun 2005 - Sep 2005 (3 months)Bar job consisted of serving customers with beverages as well as tidying up, after hours, and collecting and cleaning glasses. I was also given the responsibility of receiving and signing for beer kegs from delivery trucks as well as replacing beer kegs when they are empty. This job also required good communication skills, a friendly personality and the ability to work under pressure.
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Floor Staff & ProjectionistStorm Cinemas Ltd.Jan 2003 - Feb 2004 (1 year 1 month)Job consisted of serving customers, with food and beverages, and cleaning screens before and after film showings. I was also given the responsibility of working up in the Projection room and projecting films.
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Factory WorkerStrand Bacon Ltd.May 2002 - Sep 2002 (4 months)Job consisted of packing meat products into boxes and cleaning stock rooms. I was also given the responsibility of vacuum packing and curing meat in the machines.
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Awards
Most Improved Student in the Department of B.Sc. (Hons.) Architectural Technology
Most Improved 4th Year Student in the Department of B.Sc. (Hons.) Architectural Technology -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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