Curriculum Vitae
I started to knit hats over lockdowns using super chunky wool/yarn. I knit all sorts of hats in different colours and styles, my most popular hats being my Santa style hats. Whenever I get inspired I start knitting and add new hats to my shop, some being limited additions.
- www.handmadebysinead.com/
Zumba Instructor - Zumba (August 2024)
- I fell in love with Zumba the first time I experienced a class in 2021 with the amazing Julia Sepsi as my Instructor.
- I now have the privilege of sharing my love of Zumba with others as a Licensed Zumba Instructor and ZIN member, August 2024.
- My On-Demand Classes are available on my Zumba.com profile https://zumba.com/p/sinead-hughes/3055191
Auto CAD Tutor - Martello Training Ltd. (January 2019)
- Auto CAD training course in 2D and 3D.
- Auto Cad course for class of 18 students on internship from Croatia, Oroslavje for the Erasmus plus programme.
Volunteer Tutor - Age Action/Volunteer Ireland (May 2015 - Present)
- Provide computer and technology skills training to the over 55s for the ‘Getting Started Programme’.
- Small classes (maximum 10 participants) and volunteer tutors work one-to-one with students.
External Speaker/Presenter - Dublin Institute of Technology (September 2014 - December 2014)
- Attended Dublin Institute of Technology as an external speaker to a number of construction management undergraduate classes.
- Work experience - Terminal 2 construction team, Dublin Airport.
- Participation in the 24 Hour Universal Design Challenge.
- Irish Building Regulations-Technical Guidance Document PartM.
Recourse Administrator & CAD Technician - CAE Parc Aviation (November 2010 - May 2015)
- Carrying out background checks for all Leasing Client consultants.
- Communicating with engineers across the globe to determine appropriate candidate to carry out appropriate maintenance work and aircraft checks on behalf of Aircraft Leasing Clients.
- Collaborating with engineering support services to provide detailed CAD drawings for aircrafts.
- Pioneered the introduction of an FTP system and provided IT support, training and assistance with local and overseas engineers to maximise usage.
- Spearheaded a forum for all engineers to utilise internally to enable online discussions with instant response.
Architectural Technician - Pascall + Watson Architects (2007 - 2009)
- Worked on the Retail fit-out for Terminal 1 Extension, Dublin Airport.
- Worked on onsite construction team, Terminal 2, Dublin Airport.
- Completed tender package for Irish Rail accessibility upgrade.
Architectural Technician – Keenan Lynch Architects (2006 - 2007)
- Lead Technician on a number of projects, designated work and reviewed Auto CAD drawings of junior staff members.
- Trained new staff members ensuring correct standards were used.
Architectural Technician – Royceton/Zoe Developments (2004 – 2006)
- Worked on the Design team in the head office on detailed CAD drawings on a number of Multimillion Euro Projects.
- Liaised and co-ordinated project work with onsite team.
- Teaching Council Number 183905 - Further Education (2012)
- TEFL Certificate, 140 Hour Combined Course - i-to-i (2011)
- Train the Trainer Certificate - FETAC - Kingstown College (2010)
- BSc (Hons) in Construction Mgt - Dublin Institute of Technology (2010)
- Best Paper Award, Student Stand (CEBE) - University of Ulster (2010)
- Peoples Choice Award - 24 Hour Universal Design Challenge (2009)
- BTech in Construction Technology - Dublin Institute of Technology (2009)
- Higher Certificate in Construction Technology - Dublin Institute of Technology (2008)
- City & Guilds in Auto CAD 3D/2D - Pearse College (2004)
- Architectural Draughting Certificate - Pearse College (2002)