Coroflot

Resume

Capabilities

A strong grounding in both engineering fundamentals and humanistic considerations, allows me to provide elegant, effective and intuitive solutions for the design of user centric, marketable products. I am committed to the delivery of commercially successful product design.

Training & Skills

Design:
Problem solving, user research, rapid concept generation, applied technology, form development, iterative refinement, presentation rendering, technical drawing

Software:
Solidworks, AutoCAD, Hypershot, KeyShot, Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design & MS Office in Windows & Mac OS

Prototyping:
Concept modelling and fabrication, rapid prototyping, material selection, design for manufacture/assembly

Business:
Presentations, communication, report writing, evaluative tasks, customer service, trends, quality and service

Strengths:
Passionate, proactive, creative

Relevant Experience

Microgrower Ltd. - Freelance Designer (07/09 - Present)
- Providing industrial design concepts, 3D visualisations and marketing material for innovative growing products that encourage sustainable, self-sufficient living.
- Extensive 3D modelling of products and detailed environments for render.

True Reflections UK Ltd. - Design Consultant (02/10 – 08/10)
- Designed the 2011 range of resin and plastic awards for SDL - Europe’s largest wholesale supplier of sports trophies and awards.
- Leveraged success from SDL to drive True Reflections Awards – bespoke corporate awards for recognition of achievement. Took designs from sketch to CAD model and render. Sourced acrylic, metal and wood suppliers.
- Also developed in-house IP with an innovative ski lock device. I was fully involved in the research, concept design, development and prototyping. Awarded Runner Up in the Northern Futures 2010 competition (3D Design category).

Vax Ltd. - Product Development Engineer (02/09 - 01/10)
- Product research and development of vacuum cleaner products for the UKs number one (volume) floorcare brand.
- CAD design, prototyping and testing to implement technology or prove theory on live projects.
- Engineering support to the Service Organisation, creating detailed service drawings to support the worldwide network of service agents.
- Developed service documentation to make it easier for engineers to service each product – grouping items according to how the product was serviced.
- Rationalised full accessory range, reducing number of unique product designs to make aftermarket support more cost effective, whilst retaining design integrity (sample comparison and testing involved).
- Daily correspondence with Chinese manufacturers and suppliers.

CCD Design & Ergonomics Ltd. - Student Design Consultant (07/06 – 05/07)
- Designed safety-critical control rooms and bespoke workstations.
- Dealt with major clients such as Network Rail, Eurostar and BAA.
- Created numerous CAD drawings, full-scale trial models and developed workstation ergonomics.
- Initiated self-led project to develop modular storage.
- Experience in bespoke furniture design, joinery and interior design.
- Internal projects, such as graphics (web/published), business cards, marketing material and flyer layouts.

Education

Bournemouth University (2004 - 2008)
Product Design BSc (Hons) – 2.1 classification
- Holistic design with a classical, process-led approach.
- Final year project – an innovative mood light developed from concept to realised design ready for mass production.
- Fabricated and engineered two fully working prototypes
- Displayed product at the annual Festival of Design and received significant interest due to commercial potential.
- Patent applied for, and in partnership with the university, attempted to find a route to market. Unfortunately, re-location and a full time position made it impractical to pursue further.

RGS Worcester 6th Form (A Level) (2001-2003)
Design & Technology - A
English Literature - B
Geography - B
Drama & Theatre Studies (AS Level) - C

RGS Worcester (1996-2001)
10 GCSEs grade A*-B, inc. D&T, English and Maths.

Interests / Other

- Participate in various team sports.
- Interested in new technology, music and photography.
- Love to travel and wish to continue this through my work.
- Own a car and full driving license
- Willing to relocate for the right opportunity

References

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