Resumé

Work Experience:

2013 - Ongoing
Neil Gordon of FactoryGraphics.com
• Intern

2013 - Ongoing
Irish Museum of Modern Art
• "I knOw yoU" exhibition; the design of a fold-out, information broadsheet for the public.

2013 - Ongoing
iACT IT College
• Producing brochures and marketing material for the college.

2013
Drogheda Arts Festival 2013
• Newspaper spreads, ads, event posters, event invites, signage.

2013
Boutique Bake
• Logo and company identity for an Irish owned, natural baking business.

2013
Bear Creation
• Logo and company identity for an Irish owned, natural baking business

2013
UCD Surf Club
• Logos for use in club promotion, apparel, and sundries.

2012
Blind_Panda
• Developing an art and fashion label, and online persona.
• Selling personal designs and illustrations through 3rd party sites.


2011
Bank of Ireland
• Financial Risk Controller: Invoice Discounting
• Responsibilities: Assess and forecast the financial trends of a client’s business in order to calculate the financial risk to the Invoice Discounting facility ; applying appropriate restrictions and approvals to each client.
• Strong critical analysis and time management skills required; along with interpersonal, multi-tasking, and prioritisation skills. Requires a natural eye for anomalies, primarily financial.

2009
Bank of Ireland
• Customer Service Operator: Credit Card Disputes
• Responsibilities: Investigate all financial loss claims of Bank of Ireland credit card users; assess each case and pursue reimbursement on the client’s behalf.
• Maintain an excellent standard of service, expertise, and efficiency to maximise positive customer experience.
• Delegation, communication, and team working with fellow employees in a high pressure environment. Pro-active and independent working.
• Critical analysis of claims under strict legal and financial regulations. Problem solving and “getting it right” first time, every time.
• Created innovative work practices to improve cost and time efficiency.

2008
Audio Chi
• The design of “Rising Sun” graphic to generating sponsorship funding for Audio Chi and for use in their “Kawaii” headphone series.

2006 - 2009
Paintball Marshall Crossfire Paintball Games
• Public Speaking, delegation, rapport building, and leadership.
• Problem resolution in a high pressure environment, ensuring customer safety at all times.


Job specific skills:

• Adobe Packages
• Microsoft Office
• Hand drawing and rendering
• Computer 3D modelling, visualisation, and rendering
• Finite element analysis
• Prototyping
• Market research and economic theory
• Critical analysis
• Customer service
• Project management


Familiar with:

• Rhino
• AutoCAD
• Alias Studio
• ZBrush
• Maxwell Render
• Axure RP Pro


Personal Skills:

Practical
Working both independently and in a team. Problem solving, prioritising, spatial abilities, Technical Drawing affinity, engineering affinity, delegation, attention to detail, and critical analysis.

Personal
Adaptable, flexible, multiculturally aware, communicative, travel experience, innovative, dedicated, enthusiastic, positive, energetic, and charismatic.


Team work
International Irish Baseball Squad both senior and junior. Inter- Schools International Rugby representative. Metropolitan rugby squad, Greystones rugby squad U12’s-U18’s, North-East Wicklow Hurling squad, YM Hockey Club. Paintball and Airsoft.

Charity
I have raised varied amounts for numerous organisations . Notably raising over €1,000 for Temple Street Children's Hospital, Ireland with a long distance cycle.


References:

Available upon request

Projects by Alex McFadden

Goliath
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VERTica
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Toyzor
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Bear Creation
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Boutique Bake
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UCD Surf Club
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UCD Surf Club 2
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Drogheda Art Festival 2013
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Drogheda Art Festival 2013 2
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Blind_Panda
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Hulk Hogie
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Warrior Snake
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