Bea Simpson
Part 1 Architecture Graduate
About Me
My interests include gardening and indoor plant cultivating, travelling, film photography and cooking. Through university I have taken a particular interest in mental health architecture and how I can use my degree to improve peoples lives.
Skills & Expertise
Physical
Technical Hand Drawing
Sketch Modelling
Physical Modelling
Adobe Suite
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
CAD
AutoCAD
ProCreate
SketchUp
Enscape
Education
University of the Arts London, Central St. Martins
2021-2024
BA(Hons) Architecture
Graduated with Upper-Second Class Honours
2020-2021
UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Graduated with a Merit
The King's (The Cathedral) School, Peterborough
2020
A-Levels
D&T: Product Design (A), Fine Art (B), Religious Studies (C)
2019
RSPH Level 2 Award in Understanding Health Improvement
Pass
2018
GCSE's
English Language (7) Fine Art, Drama, Religious Studies (6) D&T: Product Design (B) English Literature, French, Combined Science, Maths (5)
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Events Staff
K T Catering, Huntingdon (Part-Time)
Cooking and serving takeaway food at events.
2018 - Present
Gardener
Hedges and Lawns, Huntingdon (Part-Time)
Hands-on grounds maintenance, lawn care, hedge refurbishment and general grounds upkeep. Proficient in equipment operation and maintenance.
2021
Collator
Mimeo, Huntingdon (Part-Time)
Collating and coiling school planners as part of a production line.
2018-2019
Waitress
Cook's Catering, Wisbech (Part-Time)
Waitressing for large events.
Volunteering
2018-2020
Shop Volunteer
Salvation Army, Huntingdon
Till work, hanging and tagging clothes and customer service.
2018-2020
Senior Prefect
Sixth Form Environment Team
Organising a charities week and taking care of the sixth form environment and welfare.
2016-2017
Volunteer
Huntingdon Library and Archives, Huntingdon
Shelving and working with children in the ‘Summer Reading Challenge’.
Awards and Achievements
2024
Nominated for the ‘Reyner Banham Award’ for best dissertation
2024
‘Banner Hero’ Award for taking a leading role in the building and curation of my University degree show
2021
DVLA Driver’s License (Manual)
2020
Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award
2018
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
2015-2018
ABRSM Grades 2, 3 & 4 in singing
2015
LAMDA Level 1 Award in Communication (Grade 1)
2015
LAMDA Level 1 Award in Performance (Grade 2)
Projects
Moyes Studios
Third Year Project
Mental Mobility Hub
Second Year Project
Eco Urban School
First Year Project
Reconnect
Foundation Year Project