Christopher Cronin

19/07/1989

Tel: 07792635622

E-mail: ccronin@christophercronin.co.uk

Website: www.christophercronin.co.uk

1

2

3

4

Personal ProfileA visionary Interior Architect with an eye for detail and motivation to achieve results. Management and organisational skills evident from concept through to completion. Now seeking to utilise extensive skills and strengths in a dynamic design environment.

Design ProfileDriven by a passion for innovative design, influenced by Driven by a passion for innovative design, influenced by minimalist, post-modern and conceptual themes, whilst focusing on functionality and purpose to deliver outstanding schemes.

Profesional Design Experience

Christopher Cronin Interior ArchitectureIndependent Interior Architect // January 2012 to date

Management of independent Interior Architectural business Management of independent Interior Architectural business working on a diverse range of projects. Experience of designing for the workplace, retail and hospitality sectors as well as seeing the design process right the way through from conception and development to building schematics, implementation of the proposal, project management, client liaisons and final handover.

Key Projects Include:

Media Generation Group Global Headquarters Media Generation Group Global Headquarters Design and project management of complete structural and Design and project management of complete structural and aesthetic overhaul of existing office suite and procurement of all new office furnishings. Analysis and evaluation of company working style to produce and implement a full design package to maximise productivity and allow for workforce expansion whilst creating a contemporary, luxury environment and maintaining strong brand identity. Introduction of stimulating architectural design solutions and interior design schemes, full FF+E design solutions and interior design schemes, full FF+E specification, prioritising building and decorating works, sourcing and procurement of office furniture and related administration. Resulting in an original and impressive suite of offices, streamlined working practises and a strong brand identity evident throughout the space achieved within budget

The Square Restaurant and BarDesign and drafting of bespoke railings, signage and stonework for the redevelopment of an 1860’s building in a conservation area. Managing the whole project through design specifications, specification of materials, drawings for planning submission, liaison with manufacturers, installation and masonry teams. Through determination and negotiation skills masonry work and railings completed and installed on time within budget and to high standards of aesthetic quality and functionality. Project currently standards of aesthetic quality and functionality. Project currently entered for North Yorkshire Design for Conservation Award..Lime Lace – Independent RetailerCreation of sales concept and implementation of design for shop fittings and storage solutions for a retail unit stocking eclectic and ever-changing homeware items. Designing a unique sales environment and facilitating the implementation of the proposal through material procurement and managing the fabrication of bespoke shop fittings. Creating drawings and visuals to communicate concepts and final vision to the client and drafting of technical specification drawings for fabrication team. of technical specification drawings for fabrication team. Culminating in an innovative and flexible retail landscape with functionality at its core.

AutoCAD

Sketchup

Rhino

SU Podium

V-Ray

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication Skills

Model Making

Hand Drawing

Written

Verbal

Key Skills

Software

ChristopherCroninCV

Twitter.com/CCroninIntArchPinterest.com/ChrisCroninUK.Linkedin.com/Christopher Cronin1Facebook.com/CCroninIntArch

Education Leeds Met University // Interior Architecture and Design // First Class Honours DegreeSeptember 2008 - June 2011

Throughout my career at university I developed a strong conceptual approach to Throughout my career at university I developed a strong conceptual approach to design; utilising art, literature, music, film and even fashion as inspiration. Working with a fairly minimal aesthetic and a postmodern sense of humour I quickly made a name for myself as a designer that pushed the boundaries and blurred the line between art and architecture.. Key Projects included:

The Warren – Literary Arts Centre Final Year project1 involving the design and transformation of the grade II* listed Final Year project1 involving the design and transformation of the grade II* listed grammar school in Richmond into a literary arts centre. Inspired by the work of Lewis Carroll, the scheme took visitors through the fantasy world of Alice to unlock their creative imagination. Project chosen to represent the university at the Freerange Art and Design Exhibition. The Warren feasibility study (dissertation), including research and analysis was awarded the prestigious Graduate Creative Writing Award.(1 Hypothetical, not live project)(1 Hypothetical, not live project)

EchoA live project dealing with the promotion of the redevelopment and rebranding of the area surrounding the historic Piece Hall in Halifax. Working alongside Studio BAAD Architects this project became a space for the performance of live music within the large courtyard of The Piece Hall.Taking inspiration from Hayden’s 70th symphony (a piece composed around the time of Taking inspiration from Hayden’s 70th symphony (a piece composed around the time of the first opening of The Piece Hall) the design of this scheme became a large fluid arch with accompanying ‘pods’ acting as a visual beacon to draw people towards the piece hall and surrounding developments.

St John Fisher and St Aidans Associated 6th Form // A-LevelsSeptember 2005 - June 2007

A-Level Art (3d Design) // Grade AA-Level Art (3d Design) // Grade AA-Level Physics // Grade BA-Level Maths // Grade CAs-Level Ancient History // Grade B

Non-Design Career History

The Fat Badger // Bar // Assistant ManagerMay 2011 - January 2012

This position saw me organising and overseeing the bar and waiting staff ensuring a This position saw me organising and overseeing the bar and waiting staff ensuring a consistently high standard of service and maintaining a positive work environment. It was also my responsibility to provide excellent customer service, guarantee customer satisfaction and to reconcile and complaints or disagreements to a mutually satisfactory end. In this position I developed my team leadership skills, ability to calmly resolve disputes, ordering to maintain stock levels (whilst minimising waste) and my ability to organise tasks and delegate to create an effective and productive working team.team.

Part Time Jobs // Cocktail Bartending - Customer Service - RetailJuly 2005 - May 2011

To finance my studies I held part time positions throughout 6th form and my time at university. Although I spent much of this time as a high end cocktail bartender, I also held positions in customer service and fashion retail. By working alongside my studies I learnt to effectively organise and prioritise my time. The range of positions I have held and the diversity of the customers I have catered to has given me strong communication skills and confidence in meeting with new and potential clients and contacts. A working knowledgebase in hospitality and the fashion retail industry also puts me in a strong position as a designer in these sectors.position as a designer in these sectors.

5

6

7

12345677

Stairwell at M.G.G. Global HeadquartersSignage at The Square Restaurant

Shop Fittings at Lime LaceQuirky bicycle signage at Lime Lace

The WarrenThe Warren dissertation as presented

Detail of model - EchoDetail of model - Echo