Laura Mason Laura.mason@Sheffield.ac.uk Workshop Manager

Background information Degree in Industrial Design 2 years working as Design and Development Engineer 2 years in Dubai working in Architectural Model Making 3 Years in Canada managing a Model Making company 2 Years as Senior Technician at Nottingham Trent University (School of Art, Design and the Built Environment) 18 Months Managing Sheffield School of Architecture Workshops

Workshop evolution 2015 Large area investment Moved out of the Arts Tower Hired to grow and develop workshop area Oversee technological advancement of area Manage area health and safety Develop and deliver area safety inductions

2014 Workshop

2016 Workshop

2016 Digital Workshop

2016 Fabrication Workshop

2016 Tool Loan

2016 Materials Store

Main duties Advise and supervise students and staff using the area Train students to use equipment and machinery Manage all area health and safety Develop and maintain online booking service Run area website Support classes/projects Manage store including requisitioning and purchasing Maintain all equipment and machinery Active member of the Open Day team Area First Aider

What I like about my job

Involvement within University Employed by Architecture Minimal Faculty involvement Future hopes to work with other schools within Faculty Partial involvement with Engineering mainly via dual students Open to greater involvement University wide…