Alessandro De Luca
Part 1 Architectural Assistant Formation Architects
Personal Information:
30 The Grove, Brookmans Park Hertfordshire AL9 7RN
07894539408
deluca.alessandro@me.com
Achievements:
Achieved A*, B, B at A-Level in Maths, French and Design & Technology
Completed the Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze). This included charitable work (at my local youth club), improving a skill over six months (cooking) as well as developing a skill in a sport over six months (skiing).
Interests:
Fitness Training
Skiing
Golf
Tennis
Football
Professional Experience:
Formation Architects
Part 1 Architectural Assistant (September 2024 - Present)
• Offered a full-time position after an impressive internship.
• Currently working on a residential Mews house in South Kensington, expected to be complete by June 2025.
• Recently been assigned to also assist a team working on a residential project in Chelsea.
• Gaining hands-on experience in architectural projects from inception to completion
Work Experience:
Formation Architects
Summer Intern (Summer 2020)
• Assisted the High-End Residential Team in project development.
• Engaged in site visits and project meetings, gaining insight into architectural processes.
• Worked on a significant project in St. James’ Square, London.
16Arlington
Fashion Design Assistant – Intern (Summer 2020)
I worked closely with the founders of this luxury brand, where I was fully immersed in the fashion world. I assisted them on photoshoots and helped to design items for new collections. I became a lot more creative when returning to my design work, using ideas from the fashion industry to reflect in my design work with more abstract forms.
Sina Capaldo Interiors
Assistant Interior Designer - Intern (December 2020 – January 2021)
• Attended Site Visits and Client Meetings
• Assisted with the interior design and did many of the required 3D modelling and renders for the client
• Saw two projects through to completion, being a high-end residential home and a project for a construction company
Marks & Spencer
Sales Assistant, Menswear Department (May 2022 – September 2022)
• Assisted customers and adapted to a new retail environment.
• Supported the team with daily operations during the summer period.
John Lewis & Partners
Catering Department (October 2019 – August 2021)
• Developed customer service and communication skills.
• Transitioned to the Menswear Department when the restaurant temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
Skills:
Technical Drawings (CAD Designs/Drawings): AutoCAD
Computer Editing:
Adobe Photoshop Affinity Illustrator
Computer Modelling: SketchUp
Computer Rendering: Lumion Enscape
Communication Skills
Business Knowledge
IT/Admin Skills: Word Excel
PowerPoint
Adobe InDesign Affinity Publisher Affinity Designer
Languages:
English: Mother Tongue
French: Professional Working Proficiency
Italian: Professional Working Proficiency
German: Elementary Proficiency
John Lewis & Partners
Sales Assistant (November 2020 – February 2021)
Due to the pandemic and John Lewis & Partners branches closing temporarily, I was invited to work at a Waitrose branch, where I would assist customers with queries about products and help locate products if they needed me to do so.
KidFit
Youth Club Assistant (July 2018 – November 2018)
Assisted in organizing and running after-school sports activities for primary school children.
References Available Upon Request
Education:
University of Liverpool: School of Architecture
Bachelor’s degree in architecture
• Achieved Second Class, Division One (2:1)
Chancellor’s School
A-Levels
• Maths - B
• French – B
• Design & Technology – A*
• Personal Finance (AS) - B
GCSE’s
• Maths – 7 (A)
• English Literature – 8 (A*)
• English Language – 4 (C)
• Higher Science – 7 (A)
• French – 8 (A*)
• German – 7 (A)
• History – 6 (B)
• Design & Technology – 8 (A*)
Finchley Catholic School
GCSE’s
• Italian – A*
Skills & Competencies:
• Architectural Design & Planning
• AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite
• Project Coordination & Team Collaboration
• Customer Service & Client Interaction
• Multilingual: English, French, and Italian