Ayushman Thapa
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
A creative and visually driven professional who views design through the lens of storytelling, film, and literature. Grounded in a passion for art and human interaction, I utilize a deep understanding of spatial flow to shape environments that feel intuitive, warm, and authentic. I am looking to bring this dedication to immersive creativity and genuine human engagement to a forward-thinking team where I can use my skills to connect with people on a meaningful level.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Architectural Assistant
White Ink Architects
Belfast
2025.03 - 2025.04
- RSUA Professional Insights Programme
- Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Building warm, genuine connections and translating creative design ideas clearly to clients and teammates.
- Punctuality & Time Management: Managing workloads efficiently to consistently deliver high-quality project milestones on schedule.
- Teamwork: Collaborating seamlessly within a studio environment to support collective goals and bring shared visions to life.
Senior Barista
Jimmy's Cafe
Birmingham, West Midlands
2022.09 - 2023.09
- Operational Leadership: Managed front-of-house flow and point-of-sale systems to ensure accurate financial reporting and deliver seamless guest service.
- Technical Oversight: Maintained high-end espresso machinery and calibrated equipment while monitoring inventory to ensure availability of essential supplies.
- Team Development: Developed and implemented training programmes for new hires, emphasising advanced latte art skills, drink consistency, and professional hospitality standards.
Curator
We Don't Settle
Birmingham, West Midlands
2020.09 - 2022.09
- Creative Curation: Researched and developed storytelling assets that accurately represented diverse identities of Black Country, ensuring historical narratives were inclusive and reflective of the community.
- Project Management: Organised community-led exhibitions and events across West Midlands, facilitating dialogue between local youth and established cultural institutions to enhance cultural engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Queen's University Belfast
BelfastA-Levels - Fine Arts, Business Studies
The Phoenix Collegiate
Birmingham, BIRSkills
- Interpersonal: Customer service, Customer service, Creative Design, Project Management, Time management, Punctuality, Organisation, Customer relations, Creative thinking, Active listening, Decision making
- Technical: AutoCad, Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop, ArchiCAD, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Revit (Foundational)
LANGUAGES
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)
Nepali
Intermediate
Punjabi
Intermediate
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Combining a disciplined practice of meditation and hiking with a creative focus on analog photography, sketching, and the experimental materiality of culinary arts.
Timeline
Architectural Assistant
White Ink Architects
2025.03 - 2025.04
Senior Barista
Jimmy's Cafe
2022.09 - 2023.09
Curator
We Don't Settle
2020.09 - 2022.09
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Queen's University Belfast
A-Levels - Fine Arts, Business Studies
The Phoenix Collegiate