Resumé

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

- Advanced proficiency in 2D modelling: Illustrator (CS3,CS4), Photoshop (CS3,CS4), InDesign (CS3), Adobe Flash (CS3), Macromedia Freehand and hand sketching
- Advanced proficiency in 3D modelling: Solidworks, Rhinoceros (V4) and Keyshot
- Specialisation in model making and prototyping
- Woodworking (design, timber, joinery, hand skills, machine techniques and bending techniques)
- Competent reader of architectural drawings
- Understanding of Techno CNC routers and Rover woodworking machinery
- Proficient in all elements of the Microsoft Office suites
- PC and Mac dexterous


EXPERIENCE

2010: October – to present
KD FURNITURE
Furniture manufacturer (www.kdfurniture.com)
Position: Designer (Full time)
- Market research and concept generation
- Furniture design for commercial mass production. Projects include but not limited to a number of TV Electrical units and living furniture for Harvey Norman, Bunk Bed and TV units for Freedom, Bedroom ranges for Snooze.
- Furniture prototyping and technical specifications for materials, finishes and colours
- Work in conjunction with the factory manager in the Australian manufacturing facility to develop new designs for fast turnaround
- Technical drawings for production and easy to use instruction manuals for flat-pack items for the end user
- Liaising with architects, interior designers and builders to develop furniture solutions for commercial hotel and office fit-outs. Projects which include but not limited to “Novotel” Darwin, “Novotel’ Brisbane and the University of Western Sydney.
- Overseeing installation of commercial fit outs such as the recent Pin Point project, which included the design, development and installation of joinery and standalone furniture for a four story office space within a tight four week time frame.
- Liaising with overseas factories to develop fully imported products for both commercial furniture and furniture for fit-outs for commercial property developments


2008-2010: November – October
ANNE GORDON DESIGN
Wayfinding and Environmental Design Consultancy (www.annegordondesign.com)
Position: Wayfinding Strategist, Product and Graphic Designer (Full time)
- Wayfinding planning, signage and graphic design. This includes the design of interior and exterior pedestrian and vehicular directional signage, building or campus directories, building and tenant identification elements, room numbering, information bays, and architectural landmarks
- Liaising with architects, interior designers and urban planners to develop wayfinding strategies and signage systems for new developments
- Site assessments of existing sites and redevelopment of wayfinding information including printed, architectural and new signage systems
- Technical drawings and concept design using Macromedia Freehand, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Signage scheduling and documentation
- Coordinating installations and liaising with manufacturers and suppliers
- Development of a detailed new signage manual for New South Wales National Parks, including in depth technical specifications and layouts


2009-2010: September – October
GLASS IDROMOSSAGIO (Italy)
Designer Bathroom Furnishings (www.glassidromassaggio.it)
Position: Freelance Designer (Contract)
- Concept design for a suite of bathroom products including a compact bath, mirror, light and hook
- 2D sketches and 3D CAD models using Rhino and Pro-engineer
- Renders in Bunkspeed
- Product development and definition of materials, colours and finishes
- Detailed technical drawings


2008: January – November
DESIGN + INDUSTRY
Industrial Design Consultancy (www.design-industry.com.au)
Position: Industrial Designer Graduate Position (Full time)
- Product research and design strategy
- Product graphics and packaging
- 3D CAD using Pro Engineer
- Preliminary training in Solidworks


PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

- Professional and highly productive within competitive business environments
- Creative, energetic and enthusiastic
- Well presented
- Keen to embrace new experiences and opportunities to learn
- Enjoys brainstorming and problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Able to work independently as well as managing or integrating with teams to meet project deadlines
- Skilled communicator
- Highly effective organisational and time management skills
- Confident and prepared to take initiative, and a great self-starter

Projects by Coco Reynolds