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Resume

Name: Christopher Bayldon Pollard

Address:
Flat 603, Northern Lights
Victoria Mill Road
Shipley
West Yorkshire
BD17 7DG

Tel: 07811512115

Email: pollard_24@hotmail.com

DOB: 08/06/86

Status: Single - non smoker – car owner/driver.

Core skills:

Creative Ideation
Free hand sketching
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign (rendering and graphical layout)
Clay Modelling
Trend analysis, visual branding and theme boards
Fiberglass/Hard Modeling and Surfacing
Three-dimensional development with clay and digital software
Presenting/Speaking
Communicating with skilled 3D modellers
Engineering and ergonomics principals
Automotive/Product Photography (Nikon Digital SLR)
Sketch Modelling, Marquettes, rigs
CAD modelling (Autodesk Alias Studio Tools)
CAD Rendering (Autodesk Alias Studio Tools, Showcase, Bunkspeed Hypershot)
CAD animation (Autodesk Alias Studio Tools, Adobe After Effects)
3D Studio Max (Basic)
Z brush (Basic)
Adobe Flash (Basic)

Education

Harrogate Grammar School: 97-04
Leeds College of Art and Design: 04-05
Coventry University: 05- 09

Experience


Kahn Design December 2009-Present

Photography

The design, model and manufacture of various bodykit, accessories and wheels. Most recently the 2012 Kahn RS250 Range Rover Evoque.

Marketing material: Including Brochures and adverts in Top Gear, Top Marques, Quintessentially and many others.

Design management of projects through contracted designers and suppliers.


Internship Land Rover Design: March 08 – September 08

Whilst at Land Rover I worked on the production Range Rover Evoque seat. Senior design directors chose my design and I was able to work through the process from sketch to prototype working model. I also created the artwork for the rear seats.

Other projects involved included:

10.5 model year Freelander face-lift

Evoque exterior styling packages

Future Interior and exterior concepts

Special Edition Defender Exterior Graphics

Evoque and other Range Rover Wheels


Qualifications

GCSE: 9 subjects

A Level: 5 subjects

Foundation degree in Art and Design: Pass with distinction

BA(Hons) Automotive Design: First Class Degree

Hobbies and interests

I’m a physically active person who enjoys a wide range of sports including: Thai boxing, basketball, callisthenics, pool/snooker, climbing, cycling, running, snowboarding and skateboarding. I enjoy all aspects of modern culture including: Art, film, music, architecture, travelling, and design, as well as socialising with my family and friends.