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As a person I crave knowledge and life experience, through architecture I find this craving satisfied. It is the only professional service that seeks to ultimately understand the context of our existence and goes the next step of boldly concreting those ideals into an object. 

PERSONAL INFORMATION

 

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SECONDARY AND TERTIARY EDUCATION

 

Matriculation at Clampam High School with two distinctions.

 

2013 BTech: Architectural Technology graduate from The Norman Eaton School of Architecture (Tshwane University of Technology) with 2 distinctions.

 

I am conscientious, hard-working and enjoy interaction with other people. I strive to be punctual and reliable, take pride in helping others and going the extra mile. I always endeavour to give of my best at all times. I enjoy being adventurous and trying new things. I believe that I will be an asset to any Company that employs me.

 

 

BEST TRAITS

 

  • Systems approach thinking 

  • Excellent brain storming and problem solving skills

  • Good with clients and a high level of empathy 

  • Strong concept driven approach

  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic

  • Excel in high stress environments

  • Quick on my feet and adapt fast

 
 

 

 

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

 

  • Photoshop [post processing]

  • InDesign [layout]

  • Basic HTML 5 and websites

 

  • Sketchup [prototyping]

  • ArchiCad [BIM]

  • Revit [BIM]

 

  • Artlantis [rendering]

  • Kerkythea [rendering]

  • VRAY [rendering]

 

  • Advanced general computer skills

  • Advanced web based research skills

 

 

VAUGHAN THAYER

1985.10.28

851028 5010 088

Male
South African
English and Afrikaans
800 Boomplaats Street

Suiderberg

0082

WORK EXPERIENCE [2003 -2013]

 

 

I have worked part time throughout my studies and although most of these jobs were unrelated to architecture they have taught me valuable life skills such as:

 

  • Customer relations

  • Communication

  • Hard work

  • Attention to detail

  • The art of selling

  • Teamwork

  • Networking

 

These jobs include:

 

WAITERING AND CATERING 

 

Cafe 41 Eastwood [Helen: 012 342 8914]

Toni's Pizza [Chris, Shaun or Matt : 012 346 5370]

 

 

SALES

 

Yellowisp internet cafe and kids parties [Juanita: 076 195 0466]

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

JR Promotions [Jenna: Jenna@csquare.co.za]

 

 

FREELANCE WORK

 

Abraham G. Thysse Architects CC [012 430 2135]

 

Architectural renderings, minor design and sketch plans

 

Timesquare advertising ( Client )

 

Office Interior design, plans, consulting and basic level project management   [Kim and Gary Millar , Mike Kane-Smith connect@timesquare.co.za / 011 021 6891]

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

  • Have a reliable car and valid drivers license

  • Have my own laptop

  • Have my own Software

  • Willing to relocate  

  • Enjoy traveling

  • Stable relationship and sober habits

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