1. Laura Mason
Workshop Manager

2. 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

6. 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

7. 2014 Workshop

8. 2016 Workshop

9. 2016 Digital Workshop

10. 2016 Fabrication Workshop

11. 2016 Tool Loan

12. 2016 Materials Store

13. 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

14. What I like about my job

15. 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…