About Gary
Hi I’m Gary. Welcome to my site!
This homepage is dedicated to my live CV where you can read about my current and previous work as well as see some information about my educational history. To be honest it’s mostly aimed at employers and potential collaborators but there is so much more to explore on here than just a CV!
At the top of the site you can find links to my current projects. I mostly work within the Architecture and Web Design space but I also dabble with some game development ( Both Digital and Tabletop ) I am also currently attempting to learn some Electronic Engineering it’s early days yet though and to be honest it’s mostly because I want to be able to repair my old broken PC parts!
Also Linked is my Food Blog Welsh Giant where I publish resturant reviews & delicious recipes. At some point i’ll include my outdoor work and adventures working with my firned at CWN Bushcraft and Survival, we dont have much of a web prescence yet though so it might be a while. Anyway feel free to look around!
Work History
Current Work
Diocese of St Asaph ( Bryn a Mor mission area & Aled Mission Area ) – Prestatyn, Denbighshire May 2023 to Present
Responsible for the administration of the Mission Areas of Aled and Bryn a mor.
Working directly with 24 church groups and their Vicars in order to ensure the smooth operation of the charity structure.
Roles include general administration, updating trustee information, submission and editing of annual reports, Web design, social media management and creation of new policy documentation, forms and file systems as well as faculty applications for church refurbishments and projects.
SiteStudio – Prestatyn, Denbighshire, September 2023 – Present
Founder of SiteStudio a Web Development studio located in North Wales.
Roles include website design, bid writing, template creation, client coordination and marketing. To find out more about SiteStudio please click Here
GJ Architectural – Rhyl, Jan 2024 – Present
Co-Founder of GJ Architectural an architectural design studio that specialises in the design of bespoke modular care facilities. GJ Architectural is currently competing in several Architectural competitions. For more information please click Here
Previous Work
JPH Architects – Rhyl September 2021 to October 2022
During my time working as an Architectural Assistant at JPH Architects I was responsible for the creation of existing and concept drawings on behalf of the Architects and clients specifications, taking measured surveys using a variety of tools, creating and submitting planning applications and building regulations packages.
Fully trained in the use of the latest Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD and Lumion software packages.
Wrexham Glyndwr University Student Union – Wrexham September 2019 to September 2020
Responsible for creating bookings and managing diaries for student support officers, overseeing the Union shop and making stock takes, dealing with enquiries by students and general public and liaising with university officers to create and plan events.
The Realm Gaming Cafe – Rhyl November 2016 to January 2019
A Gaming Café with links to outreach programs supporting individuals with social disabilities through tabletop board gaming to encourage social interaction and building of friendships.
As the owner my role was that of wearing many hats, from taxes to cooking, working with clients, sourcing and acquiring rare objects, cleaning, all aspects of design from menus to signage, barista work and front of house duties.
Freelance Security Operative – 2014 to October 2016
Working Primarily within the entertainment sector, ensuring customer safety at all times in a friendly, approachable and above all professional manner. Other duties included festival security and site security.
Nacro Cymru – Rhyl 2010 to 2011
Reporting directly to the Cluster Manager, responsibilities included recruiting new employees via selecting potential candidates applications, attending jobs fairs and organising and attending interviews as a member of the panel. Whilst also administrating Nacro’s Intermediate Labour Market scheme ‘New Ground’. This required ensuring the team had correct time-sheets, taking minutes at weekly meetings, keeping participant files up to date and keeping a log of how the team is doing regarding job search and training. I also dealt with requests from colleagues and liaised with local companies and authorities.
Education
Wrexham Glyndwr University – Wrexham
Graduating in 2024 this Bsc in Architectural Technology is certified by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists.
A Level 3 Diploma Regulated by ABC Awards, studied as a general interest rather than a career pursuant qualification.
Professional Memberships
Student Member of CIOB working towards Chartered Status.
Student Member of CIAT working towards Associate Status and then Chartered Status.
Student member of CABE.
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