Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae: Neil Morbey
Phone:
07734812582
Email address:
Neilmorbey@gmail.com
Date of birth:
11th August 1982
Qualifications:
2010: Landscape Institute Chartership: CMLI status
2007: Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture, University of Sheffield
2005: BA (hons) Landscape Architecture & Town Planning (2.1), University of Sheffield
2000: A-Levels in Art, Graphic Design, General Studies and Theatre Studies. Hele’s School.
1998: GCES’s in Art, Drama, English, Science, Graphic Design, Maths. Hele’s School.
Skilled free-hand sketcher,
Software excellence in AutoCAD (2008), Adobe Photoshop CS3, Indesign CS3, Illustrator CS3, Key Terra Firma, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Arcview GIS, Google, Sketchup 3D, Google Earth (non-comprehensive list)
Achievements:
Clean drivers license
Mountain Environment Fist Aid Certificate
Climbing instruction training (Single Pitch Award)
Young enterprise Business Award (youth project)
• Senior Landscape Architect, The Landmark Practice, Bristol. (10/2013-09/2015) I worked on developing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments for Solar parks as well as designing parks and gardens for private and commercial clients. I helped to run a small team of 5 people.
• Associate Landscape Architect, Robinson Landscape Design, Newcastle Upon Tyne. (06/2007 - 06/2013)
I have worked on small and large scale projects involving urban design, technical reports, presentations, planting design and detailed construction design. I am involved in all aspects of the practice including:
- Leading design teams internally and externally
- Creation of high-quality presentation graphics, both digitally and hand-drawn
- Contract management (of between £5000 - £250,000)
- Client and stakeholder meetings
- Submitting fee proposals (of between £500 - £500,000)
- Environmental impact assessments; both report writing and technical analysis
- Web-site design and management
- Internal policy and file-management restructuring
• Assistant Landscape Architect. White Horse Green - Heeley Development Trust, Sheffield. (11/04/2007-07/2007).
Temporary position designing and building gardens, tendering bids and assisting in fee proposals. Worked alongside post-graduate studies.
• Landscape designer. BMLA Landscape Architects, Los Angeles, California. (24/10/05-07/04/06).
Internship comprising of master planning, conceptual design and detailed construction drawings of parks, sports facilities, courtyards and private gardens. Lead designer for a 26 acre sports park, now fully constructed.
My high level of enthusiasm is combined with hard work and determination in everything I do. I worked in Los Angeles during my internship to broaden my experiences. During my postgraduate studies at Sheffield I took a position at a local practice to gain design and practical construction experience. At Newcastle I have earned the opportunity to lead in a number of remarkable projects, whilst managing a leading city-based practice, achieving promotion as Associate Landscape Architect whilst also gaining CMLI status.
I am passionate about the broad scope of Landscape Architecture. I have an excellent attention to detail, coupled with a pragmatic attitude towards design. I can effectively communicate design ideas to clients and manage contracts to realise the designs on the ground. My professional interests lie in both the conceptual design of spaces and the practicalities of detailed design. I work best in close-working relationships with contractors and clients and am never afraid to ask hard questions. I have a love of garden design, planting and ecologically sustainable design, which I try to bring to all of my work.
My interests outside of the office include a passion for rock climbing and mountaineering. I also enjoy travel, garden visits, playing the acoustic guitar, cycling and walking.
Written References
2012: NE1 Ltd (Client)
Neil Morbey – Landscape Architect
Neil has asked me to provide a reference following his recent move to Bristol – I am happy to do this without reservation.
We have worked very closely with Neil (working as part of Robinson Landscape Design) and have greatly valued his professional approach, enthusiasm and creativity on several of our key projects in Newcastle City Centre over the last 3 years. He has been instrumental in helping us deliver:
- Quayside Seaside
- Grey Street Gardens
- The Sir Bobby Robson Memorial Garden
- The redevelopment of St Nicholas’ Square
- Refurbished planter at Newcastle Central Station
Neil was a very good fit with our organisation, comfortable to combine strong design work with the practical, hands-on aspects of ascertaining delivery costs, handling tenders and the subsequent works contracts, with Planning where necessary.
In short we found Neil really good to work with – we’ll miss him in Newcastle!
Adrian Waddell
Director of Operations
Newcastle NE1 Ltd
0191 235 7094
2006:BMLA
As Neil's direct supervisor, I had daily contact with him through his employment period at BMLA, Inc. from October 24, 2005 through April 7, 2006. I can say without reservation that he was an asset to the firm, and he'll be sorely missed as he continues with his educational endeavors.
As I am required to interview many landscape architectural candidates for employment each year, Neil is one of the more prepared individuals I have had the pleasure to engage. He is organized in his thoughts and efforts, which is not always the case with individuals transitioning between the academic world and the chaos of office life. Neil, thankfully, did not require the anticipated six month training period that many graduates require.
During his employment, he assisted with the development of design development plans, illustrations and details for a twenty-seven acre community sports park. He prepared the preliminary estimates under my guidance. In addition to his efforts in design, he worked on many projects in the area of construction document preparation.
Finally, Neil exhibited an enthusiasm and skill for the use of computer based graphics and communication. This became very useful for he was able to step-in and provide support to others within the office when team work was the key to meeting deadlines.
In conclusion, I believe that Neil Morbey will become a very successful Landscape Architect, and I look forward to having the opportunity to compete for his services in the future, if he considers coming back to the states to continue his career.
Respectfully submitted,
Baxter Miller, ASLA
12th November 2004
2003: University of Sheffield
I have known Neil for four years – the time he has been a student with us on our Landscape Design and Planning course.
Neil is undoubtedly one of the most talented students in his year, and has produced consistently excellent work throughout his time here. Not only is he able to communicate and convey his ideas with very well executed drawings and plans, he is very articulate in expressing his intentions. His work shows a high degree of maturity and technical understanding, and he is always very enthusiastic and willing to put a great deal of work into everything he does.
Moreover, Neil is very forthcoming in discussions and is always able to make positive and considered contributions to group work. I have found him to be very friendly and open – in short he is the sort of student that is a real pleasure to have in the department.
Dr Nigel Dunnett
Senior Lecturer
Tel 0114 2220611
Email n.dunnett@sheffield.ac.uk
Fax 0114 2754176
Referees:
Tom Robinson
Robinson Landscape Design
4th Floor, Cathedral Buildings, Dean Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear NE1 1PG
Tel: 0191 230 4339 :: Fax: 0191 230 5509
info@robinsonlandscapedesign.co.uk | www.robinsonlandscapedesign.co.uk
Tom White - White Horse Green People
Ash Tree Yard
62-68 Thirlwell Road
Sheffield
S8 9T
Tel: 0114 250 0678
Fax: 0114 258 1919
Email: mail@whitehorsegreenpeople.co.ukF
Baxter Miller, Principle, BMLA Landscape Architects. 310 N. Joy Street, Corona, California, 92879, U.S.A. Telephone: (1) 951.737.1124, Fax: (1) 951.737.6551 Email: Baxter@bmla.net
Andrew Clayden ,Head of Department, The University of Sheffield. Department of Landscape, University of Sheffield, Floor 3, Arts Tower, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 TN. Telephone: (0114) 222 0600 Email: landscape@sheffield.ac.uk
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• Forecourt Assistant. Texaco. (12/07/04-23/09/04). Part time cashier (Overnight and daytime). Duties included stocking, taking deliveries, fire safety and fraud training.
• Mail Worker. Frontline Personnel. (01752 302701). Temporary assistant in summers between university terms.
• Waiter. Royal Victoria Holiday Inn. (01/10/03-01/04/2004) Silver service waiter and barman of prestigious hotel in Sheffield.
• Climbing Instructor. Chudleigh Rock Centre. (05/06/2003 – 05/08/2003). Summer position working with children and adults, leading and supervising groups; abseiling, climbing, caving & via feratta.
• Usher and General Assistant. Warner Village Cinema. (12/10/01-13/01/02). Responsible for food preparation, fire inspection, cinema opening and closing and ushering. After travelling abroad I returned for 3 months over summer (01/05/02-12/09/02).
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