David Darkin
Leader at Llanelli Town Council- Claim this Profile
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Donald Melrose
Whenever I need professional advice I turn to David as he keeps his business at the forefront of technology and shows a real commitment to being current with his knowledge of the rules and regulations. The new Llanelli town centre regeneration project is a great example of his knowledge of the area, creative design, collaboration with the Client and local authorities. It will make a real difference to the community.
Theo Jones
David is a very professional architect with a great eye for details combined with a wealth of technical knowledge. It was a pleasure to work for David and he was very supportive of my learning experience as a student.
Donald Melrose
Whenever I need professional advice I turn to David as he keeps his business at the forefront of technology and shows a real commitment to being current with his knowledge of the rules and regulations. The new Llanelli town centre regeneration project is a great example of his knowledge of the area, creative design, collaboration with the Client and local authorities. It will make a real difference to the community.
Theo Jones
David is a very professional architect with a great eye for details combined with a wealth of technical knowledge. It was a pleasure to work for David and he was very supportive of my learning experience as a student.
Donald Melrose
Whenever I need professional advice I turn to David as he keeps his business at the forefront of technology and shows a real commitment to being current with his knowledge of the rules and regulations. The new Llanelli town centre regeneration project is a great example of his knowledge of the area, creative design, collaboration with the Client and local authorities. It will make a real difference to the community.
Theo Jones
David is a very professional architect with a great eye for details combined with a wealth of technical knowledge. It was a pleasure to work for David and he was very supportive of my learning experience as a student.
Donald Melrose
Whenever I need professional advice I turn to David as he keeps his business at the forefront of technology and shows a real commitment to being current with his knowledge of the rules and regulations. The new Llanelli town centre regeneration project is a great example of his knowledge of the area, creative design, collaboration with the Client and local authorities. It will make a real difference to the community.
Theo Jones
David is a very professional architect with a great eye for details combined with a wealth of technical knowledge. It was a pleasure to work for David and he was very supportive of my learning experience as a student.
Credentials
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Chartered Membership of The Royal Institution of British Architects
RIBAMar, 2009- Oct, 2024 -
Diploma In Business Management & Practice Administration
Birmingham City UniversityMar, 2009- Oct, 2024 -
Diploma in Architecture
University of PortsmouthJul, 2007- Oct, 2024 -
Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
University of PortsmouthJun, 2004- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Leader
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Darkin Architects
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United Kingdom
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Owner
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Nov 2008 - Present
As business owner, I've ran the practice from being a home-alone one-man-band to leading a team of professionals from a dedicated office building. I've won several awards, not only for architecture, but also for being an exemplar employer. As business owner, I've ran the practice from being a home-alone one-man-band to leading a team of professionals from a dedicated office building. I've won several awards, not only for architecture, but also for being an exemplar employer.
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Ari Software Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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Managing Director
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Jul 2020 - Present
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Councillor
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May 2016 - Present
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Mayor
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May 2018 - May 2019
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Llanelli Chamber of Trade & Commerce
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Oct 2014 - Present
The Chamber promotes and protects the legitimate trade, commercial and professional interests of members; signposting; advice and/or contacts; lobbying of members' interests. The Chamber promotes and protects the legitimate trade, commercial and professional interests of members; signposting; advice and/or contacts; lobbying of members' interests.
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Royal society of Architects in Wales
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chairman
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Jul 2014 - Mar 2019
The West Wales Branch covers the Swansea Area and everything to the West. As Vice Chair, I work with the rest of the West Wales Council and the RSAW to promote architecture in West Wales. The West Wales Branch covers the Swansea Area and everything to the West. As Vice Chair, I work with the rest of the West Wales Council and the RSAW to promote architecture in West Wales.
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Capita Symonds
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United Kingdom
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1 - 100 Employee
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Architect
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Jun 2007 - Mar 2009
Worked in many sectors including, residential, commercial, retail, education, defence, justice, industrial and public. I also had the opportunity to work across the UK including Cardiff, Bristol and London. Worked in many sectors including, residential, commercial, retail, education, defence, justice, industrial and public. I also had the opportunity to work across the UK including Cardiff, Bristol and London.
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University of Portsmouth
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Librarian
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Jan 2007 - May 2007
Responsibilty for Library at the Architecture Department. Main duties were indexing journals, stacking returns, issuing book loans and assisting students with general enquiries. Responsibilty for Library at the Architecture Department. Main duties were indexing journals, stacking returns, issuing book loans and assisting students with general enquiries.
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University of Portsmouth Students' Union
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Team Leader
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Sep 2005 - Apr 2007
Responsibility for team management of various bars within the Students' Union, up to 11 staff on busy nights e.g. graduation ball. Ensuring the smooth running of the bar, replenishing stack and co-ordinating with the cellar for barrel changes etc. Also liaising with kitchen for food orders during day shifts. Responsibility for team management of various bars within the Students' Union, up to 11 staff on busy nights e.g. graduation ball. Ensuring the smooth running of the bar, replenishing stack and co-ordinating with the cellar for barrel changes etc. Also liaising with kitchen for food orders during day shifts.
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Kenn Scaddan Associates
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United Kingdom
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Civil Engineering
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Architectural Assistant
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Jun 2004 - Sep 2005
Responsibilites included house designs, Housing Association Planning Applications, Site Surveys and feasability studies. Project sizes ranged from £100k to £2m. Responsibilites included house designs, Housing Association Planning Applications, Site Surveys and feasability studies. Project sizes ranged from £100k to £2m.
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Education
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Birmingham City University
P.G.Dip Practice Management and Business Administration, Architecture, Business -
University of Portsmouth
Diploma in Architecture, Architecture -
University of Portsmouth
BA[Hons] Architecture, Architecture