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Bryan Parsons
1 Tamarisk Way, 087-7753998
Kilnamanagh, bparsons89@gmail.com
Dublin 24
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EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
2013 University College Dublin Degree in Landscape Architecture
2008 Stratford College, Rathgar, Dublin Leaving Certificate (425 points)
2002 Rathgar National School
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Sept ’11 – Jun ’12 Davis Landscape Architecture, Walworth, London Assistant in the office
During my time with this company I carried out a variety of tasks in the office. They are outlined as follows.
 Making and receiving calls
 Drawing out sections on computer using Vectorworks Fundamentals 2009
 Tweaking plans by correcting and adjusting polylines
 Using Sketchup to model some of the projects being undertaken
 Doing hand drawings to help with the design process
 Assisting in a site survey by taking notes on site
 Typing up a Plant Blog
 Using Photoshop to create some drawings for the company’s web page
 Doing desktop research for a number of projects by gathering photos and information
 Using Adobe Indesign to put together project reports
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Jun ’11 – Aug ’11 Errislannan Manor, Cliften, Co. Galway Gardener
This was a summer job at a Horse Riding Leisure facility for tourists. The tasks are as follows.
 Digging, weeding and raking plant beds
 Edging and laying gravel on paths
 Picking Ragwort in the horses fields, as the plant is harmful for them to eat
 Painting gates and outhouses
 Assisting in putting up fences
 Removing stones from the fields
 Preparing the horses running track and cleaning the stables

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May ’10 – Jul ’10 Amazon Landscape Design, Dublin Assistant (Labourer)
I worked with this Landscaping Company for a short time during summer 2010. The work that I did is as follows.
 Helped create a Show Garden at Bloom in the park 2010
 Sketched out two plans for a garden design in Kildare
 Did a series of hand sketches for a small suburban garden in Dublin
 Weeding, pruning grass cutting, power washing & general duties
Jun ’06 – Aug ‘06 T.D. Quilting Manufacturing Assistant in Curtain Business
This place provided summer work for me for summers ’06, ’07 & ’08. The duties’ are outlined as follows.
 Cleaning the shop floor
 Organising the store room
 Checking in deliveries
 Taking stock counts
 Making the tea and coffees
 Packing goods for collection
 Using cutting machines & assisting in making the curtains
KEY SKILLS
 Computer Skills: Experience with Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Excel and Word. Reasonable knowledge
of AutoCAD 2012 and Vectorworks 2009.
 Languages: My main language is English; I do however have some experience with French, as I have studied
it for my final exams. I also did an Erasmus exchange in college and ended up living in France for 4 months.
 Other Skills: I enjoy hand sketching. It was a great help in college when it came to drawing up ideas quickly
on paper, rather than on computer. I have done a few hand drawings for people outside of college for their
gardens and also for a roundabout scheme in Co. Wicklow to show to the local council. I also enjoyed
making the architectural models in college during my final year.
INTERESTS & ACHIEVEMENTS
 Passed Driving Test in May 2009, so I have a full license
 Interested in cars, particularly classic cars as a hobby
 Enjoy playing snooker, table tennis & basketball
 Helping at youth clubs and camps during the summer months
 Travelling and exploring new countries