CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DETAILS

NAME:                                   Elaine Thompson

ADDRESS:                            AltrinchamCheshireWA15 9QQ

 MOBILE No:                         (Please contact via email first)

DATE OF BIRTH:                10th March 1968

MARITAL STATUS:            Single

DRIVING LICENCE:           Full clean licence                                                                                                                                   

QUALIFICATIONSSTOCKPORT COLLEGE

1998 - 1999                             ONC – R.C. & Structural Steel Detailing                                                                         NORTH TRAFFORD COLLEGE1996 - 1997                             City & Guilds  - Autocad

                                                SALFORD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE                                                 1994 - 1996                             HNC – Building Studies 1992 - 1994                             ONC – Building Studies

TRAINING COURSES        Mechanical Desktop V6 (2 day course)Autocad R14 Update (2 day course)

                                                Lotus Notes (E-mail) training                        EDUCATION                                                                                                1979 - 1984                             ALTRINCHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL                                                English, Maths, Art and Design - GCE ‘O’ Level                                                        Physics, French – CSE Typing - RSA

WORK HISTORY

2015: Aug – Dec 2015 A short term contract for Network Rail using Acad 2015.Working on the Bridge Parapet Extension scheme and other small projects. Fabrication drawings produced for existing parapets constructed from stonework, brickwork and steel to be extended/increased in height to comply with current Network Rail specifications.

2009 – 2014 During this period I have been living in North Central Portugal. I purchased an old farm house needing total restoration. I have kept up to date with autocad doing all the required drawings for the restoration and have also kept myself busy drawing up plans for expats.

2008: Sept – Sept 2009 STOPFORD PROJECTSUsing Autocad 2008 working on BP and Chevron Bio-Ethanol Projects to facilitate the handling, storage and blending of Ethanol fuel. New build and modification of some of the existing structures and equipment at each Terminal.

2008: April – Sept 2008 URS CORPORATION – Vauxhall Motors – Ellesmere PortAcad 2008 – Based on site working on varied modifications within the factory in preparation for the launch of a new car type. New mezzanine floors, platforms, stairs and landings. New concrete floors and foundation bases for robots. Small extensions and demolitions to existing building. Site surveys.

2006:April – April 2008         AMECWorking in the Civil/Structures section on a 3D scheme design for a concrete /steel Nuclear Waste Clean up Facility at Dounrey. Also worked on the ECW replacement pipework scheme for Heysham Nuclear Power Station.                                           

2005:Nov – April 2006           BLACK AND VEATCHProducing long sections and layouts using Autocad 2006 for proposed new pipe routes for WwTW.

2004:Oct – Nov 2005              JAB DESIGNUsing Autocad 2005 to produce G.A.s and Detail Drawings for a number of United Utilities Power Stations. Also generated associated Specifications and Designers Risk Assessments.

2002:Oct – Oct 2004               AMECUsing Autocad 2002 and Mechanical Desktop V6 to produce 3D drawingsfor a £multi-million precast concrete structure (Logford prison).

WORK HISTORY (continued)

2001:Aug-Oct 2002                GEORGE HUTCHISON ASSOCIATES Working for the Structures team using Autocad 2002 Lt to produce drawings for a new £1.75Million factory extension for Lockerbie Corrugated Products. Drawings produced included foundations, external works, drainage layouts, steelwork elevations and details, internal layouts and fire protection.

2000:Nov-Aug 2001               SCOTT WILSON KIRKPATRICK Working in the Civil/Structures section using Autocad 2000 Lt for various associated assignments for the extension of Liverpool Airport.

2000:Mar-Nov                         OSCAR FABER   (Transportation and Planning) Producing drawings indicating new & proposed roads, traffic calming, diversions, re-signing of M60 and car parking layouts using Autocad 14, and Autotrack.                                 

1999:May-March                     STOCKPORT COUNCIL (Highways and Structures)(As previously – see below)

1998:Nov-May                        PETER HEWITT ASSOCIATES (Consulting Engineers)Using Autocad Lt for a number of reinforced concrete and steel structures of various size from foundations and slabs for private houses, to large steel frame industrial warehouses and hotels.

1998:July-Oct                          STOCKPORT COUNCIL (Highways and Structures)Using Autocad 14 drawing up elevations and plans of Local Authority Railway Bridges from survey notes and photographs, for refurbishment and reconstruction projects.                                        

1998:June-July             JMP – Civil and Structural Consultants (Structures)Working as a Cad Technician to compile general arrangement drawings for a new platform at Bootle Station, Liverpool.

1997-1998                               HYDER CONSULTING (Civil/Structures)Working as a Cad Technician using Autocad 14 for:-Railtrack – preparation of site plans, existing and proposed drawings for replacement structures and modifications to structures including new decks, waterproofing, new parapet beams and stabilization.Manchester Airport – Runway 2 – environmental drawings.Welsh Water – Sewage Water Treatment Works.

                                                Orange - Telecommunications

                                                            WORK HISTORY (continued)

1996-1997                               ESE - formerly NWRHA – (Architectural)Using Autocad 12, for the preparation of production information on various £multi-million Hospital projects. Architectural details, interior design schemes, co-ordinated layouts, fire plans and schedules.

                                    1995-1996                               HASSALL HOMES LTD (Architectural)

Assisting the Chief Architect with the preparation of site layouts and modification of house types. Processing planning applications. Dealing with legalities/solicitors. Site visits/surveys.

                                               

1993-1995                               NORTH WEST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITYUsing CAD to indicate mechanical and electrical services – general arrangements and schematics.

1992-1993                               NG BAILEY & CO LTD (Building Services)Based on site to produce a full set of working drawings for a new office block - cable trunking/tray layouts, power, and lighting schemes.

1990-1992                               PETROIL NORTH LTD (Civil/Structural)Redrawing and modifying piping isometric diagrams, detailed sectional views, civil and structural drawings.

1989-1990                               MDA ENGINEERING PROJECTS LTD Electrical/instrumentation, mechanical and civil/structural general arrangements etc.