Born and raised in Carmarthenshire, I have been working here as an architect since I set up my own architect's practice in 2009. My political interests are varied, but my main focus has been on Health & Social Care and Housing & Development. I also have a keen interest in Business and Local Economic Development. In 2001 I left Llanelli and lived and worked throughout the UK whilst studying Architecture. I gained my first two degrees at the University of Portsmouth where I campaigned to become president of the student's union and enjoyed playing for the university rugby team. In 2009 I gained my qualifying degree at Birmingham City University before returning home to Carmarthenshire. In 2016, I was elected as a Llanelli Town Councillor. Qualifications BA(Hons) Architecture Dip.Arch Architecture Dip.Prac Business Management / Practice Administration Political Career 2017 Parliamentary Candidate for Carmarthen East & Dinefwr 2017 County Council Candidate for Elli 2016 Chair of Constituency Labour Party 2016 Llanelli Town Councillor 2014 Chair of Constituency Labour Party 2013 Vice Chair of Constituency Labour Party 2013 Secretary of Carmarthenshire Young Labour 2013 Junior Vice Chair of Constituency Labour Party 2012 County Council Candidate for Llangennech 2012 Secretary of Manifesto Writing Committee 2011 Recruitment & Membership Officer for Llanelli Constituency Party 2011, 12, 13, 14, 15 Labour Party Conference 2007 Student's Union Presidential Candidate 2007 University of Portsmouth Delegate at NUS conference Community Involvement 2015-Now Chair: Friends of Llanelli Train Station 2014-Now Vice-President: Llanelli Chamber of Trade & Commerce 2014-Now Vice Chair: Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW) West Wales 2012-13 Chair of Parc Howard Association 2011-Now: Treasurer of SOSPPAN (Save Our Services Prince Philip Action Network) Committee for the Improvement of Hospital Services Actively campaigned for Llanelli Fire Service Work Career 2009 Architect: Darkin Architects 2007 Architect: Capita Architecture 2005 Library Assistant: UoP 2005 Team Leader: UoP Student's Union 2004 Arch Assistant: Kenn Scaddan Associates 2002 Caretaker: UoP Halls 2002 Till Operator: McDonalds 1998 Cashier: School Bank in Partnership with HSBC 1994 Paper Boy: Bridge Street News Agent Interests Rugby, Swimming, Origami, Skateboarding |