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[ Richard Clarkson ]

+64 277474741

clarkson.richard.nz@gmail.com

30/05/1990

Personal profile:

I have recently concluded studying a Bachelor of Design Innovation at Victoria University of Wellington; I specialise in Industrial design and also have interests in Photography, Furniture, Media and Graphic Design. I have maintained an A+ average throughout my time at University and hope to continue this as I expand my studies into the Masters program at Victoria or abroad. I am also involved in Public Speaking, sport and continue to contribute to Lindisfarne community events.



Education:

Victoria University of Wellington (2009- 2011)

Lindisfarne Collage (2004- 2008)

Maraekakaho School (1995- 2003)



Qualifications, Scholarships and Awards:

(2011) Victoria Graduate Award

(2011) Summer Research Scholarships - Design

(2011) Faculty of Architecture and Design Excellence Award

(2011) Dowse New Zealand Student Craft/Design Awards Finalist (for two separate entries)

(2009-2011) Bachelor of Design Innovation - Victoria University of Wellington

(2009-2011) Mills Family Trust Scholarship

(2009) Victoria University School Leavers Scholarship for Academic Excellence

(2009) Lindisfarne Collage Boarding and Full School Prefect

(2008) NCEA Scholarship in Media Studies and Economics.

(2008) Associate of New Zealand Speech Board Public Speaking Diploma - Teaching

(2008) NCEA level 3 Endorsed with Excellence

(2007) NCEA level 2 Endorsed with Excellence

(2006) NCEA level 1 Endorsed with Excellence

(2004-2008) Lindisfarne College Boarding Scholarship



Other achievements:

(2011) International Design Recognition for “Rotary Mechanical”

(2010) Century City Wellington Cup Man of the Carnival

(2007-2008) 1st XI Hockey Team

(2007 & 2008) Hawkes Bay Secondary Schools Senior Men’s Skiing Champion



Employment history:

Summer 2011-2012

- Research Assistant (Full Time - Fixed Term)

Victoria University of Wellington Summer Scholars Scheme

Jeongbin Ok - (04) 4636278



Summer 2009-2010 & 2010-2011:

- Sales Assistant (Full Time - Fixed Term)

Thomson’s Suits

Angus Thomson - (06) 8789740



Summer 2008-2009:

- Gardening Apprenticeship

Joe Leete - (06) 8777652



Summer 2006-2007 & 2007-2008:

- Voluntary Lifeguard (Part Time)

Waimarama Beach - (06) 8746601



2005-2011:

- Farm Hand (Casual)

Glenlyon Trust

Peter Clarkson - (06) 8749827



Referees:

Dr. Leon Gurevitch (Design & Character Reference)

Culture and Context Program Director, Snr Lecturer

Victoria University of Wellington

139 Vivian Street

Wellington

PO Box 600

(04) 4636207

leon.gurevitch@vuw.ac.nz



Ross Barry (Academic Reference)

Assistant Rector

Lindisfarne Collage

600 Pakowhai Road

Hastings

(06) 8731136

barry.r.m@lindisfarne.school.nz



Ross Stevens (Design Reference)

Senior Lecturer

Victoria University of Wellington

139 Vivian Street

Wellington

PO Box 600

(04) 4636165

ross.stevens@vuw.ac.nz



Angus Thomson (Character Reference)

Sales Director

Thomson’s Suits

355w Heretaunga St

Hastings

(06) 8789740

gus@thomsonssuits.co.nz



Margaret Petty (Design & Character Reference)

Deputy HOS - Design, Snr Lecturer

Victoria University of Wellington

139 Vivian Street

Wellington

PO Box 600

(04) 4636239

margaret.petty@vuw.ac.nz