Dominique Poole Avery
About Dominique Poole Avery
Dominique Poole Avery is a Knowledge Manager and Associate at Arup, with a background in architecture and organizational leadership.
Professional Experience at Arup
Dominique Poole Avery has been with Arup as a Knowledge Manager / Associate since 2002. In this role, Avery is instrumental in guiding the creation, development, and delivery of the company's global Knowledge Management strategy. Avery is responsible for researching and defining best practices across the organization. Additionally, Avery manages implementation projects and develops external networks to benchmark Arup's performance. Avery is also a key member of the ‘Skills Network Strategy Team,' working to improve the effectiveness of global communities of practice.
Previous Roles in Architecture and Research
Before joining Arup, Dominique Poole Avery worked at Buro Happold as a Researcher from 1999 to 2002. During this period, Avery conducted research that supported various architectural and engineering projects. Prior to this, Avery held the position of Architectural Designer at A&B Designs in Croydon, United Kingdom, from 1996 to 1997. In this role, Avery applied architectural principles to design projects, gaining practical experience in the field.
Educational Background in Architecture and Leadership
Dominique Poole Avery has a robust educational background, primarily focused on architecture and leadership. Avery earned a BA (Hons) in Architecture (RIBA Part 1) from Oxford Brookes University from 1993 to 1996 and continued at the same institution to achieve a Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture (RIBA Part 2) from 1997 to 1999. Avery also completed a PhD in Architecture from Oxford Brookes University between 1999 and 2002. Furthering expertise in leadership, Avery studied Organizational Leadership at the Chartered Management Institute and became a Chartered Manager from 2016 to 2017.
Involvement in Industry Research and Knowledge Sharing
Dominique Poole Avery is actively involved in collaborative research projects across various industry sectors. A significant aspect of Avery’s role at Arup includes communicating the success of the company’s Knowledge Management initiatives through papers and presentations. These activities not only enhance the Arup brand but also contribute to the broader industry’s understanding of effective knowledge management practices.