William Nixon

Having had a successful 4 years in architectural education at Strathclyde University I have obtained an award for ‘outstanding achievement’ from the Glasgow institute of Architects (GIA) as part of a collective. Through my passion for architecture, I have obtained key skills including a creative and innovative approach to problem solving and decision making and great time management. I have also been grateful to be a volunteer for Cancer Research UK which has allowed me to enhance my ability to work within a team to provide maximum customer satisfaction while supporting a great cause. My passionate and caring nature has also led me to become self employed as a dog-sitter.

Cancer Research UK | Volunteer

May 2015 – December 2016… September 2018 – February 2021

Day to day tasks involved in volunteering in the Cancer Research shop on Queen Street, Glasgow, mainly encapsulated the support in running of a retail shop. Tasks included: assisting with processing stock, including sorting, steaming, and hanging of donated items. There was also a need to assist and serve customers to a high standard while operating the till and making sure the shop floor was tidy and presentable.

Skills developed.

• Ability to work in a team with a drive to meet targets and goals.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Being aware of the customer’s needs to promote a sale.
• Increased confidence when dealing with problematic situations and retail orientated tasks.
• Engaging with customers to make their experience memorable.
• The ability to plan and priorities work.
• Leadership in a demanding and fast paced environment.
• Making necessary decisions independently.
• Time management to be reliable and on time.
• Operating a till and handling cash.

Self- Employed | Dog-Sitter / Walker

February 2017 – Present

Key responsibilities of looking after a dog included providing food and water, grooming, taking the dogs to vet appointments, administrating medicine, taking the dogs out for a walk, providing companionship, and most importantly ensuring their health and safety was maintained. 

Skills developed

• Heightened sense of responsibility
• Patience when bonding with the dogs
• Being Caring and compassionate 
• Loyalty
• Staying calm and relaxed when training the dogs
• Adaptability

Drum Shop Glasgow | Occasional Instrument Delivery

August 2015 - September 2017

When delivering the instruments in the van additional care had to be taken to make sure the instruments got from point A to point B undamaged and on time. This involved early mornings or later working nights to ensure the instruments were collected and delivered time specifically to meet the client’s needs. 

Skills developed

• Being reliable and on time.
• How to handle and transport large instruments.
• Attention to detail making sure all items are collected and delivered.
• Being able to safely pack the instruments in to the van on larger delivery.

BSc Architectural Studies | University of Strathclyde

September 2017 – Present

Degree – 2:1 Honors

BSc Architectural Studies | University of Dundee

September 2013 – May 2014

First year result - Pass

 Higher and Advanced Higher | Boclair Academy | Bearsden, Glasgow

2007 – 2013

Higher – Art and design (A), Photography (A), History (A), Mathematics (B), English (C)

Advanced Higher – Art and Design (A)