Nathan Conrad
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About
A graduate from Bournemouth University with a 2:1 in BA (Hons) Product Design, I regard myself as an individual who strives for excellence in my work, achieving this through enthusiasm and hard work throughout the entire design process.
Having had the opportunity to work for organisations that design and manufacture industry specific products, I have experience of how to design a product that meets requirements but is also viable for manufacture.
My aspiration as a designer is to work for progressive organisations, in freelance or full-time positions, where I can flourish, build upon my skills and gain rewarding experiences along the way.
Specialities: Product Design, Solidworks, Sketching, Concept Development, Keyshot, Photoshop, AutoCAD. -
Education
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BA (Hons) Product DesignBournemouth University2010 - 2014
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A-Levels Product Design; Business Studies & HistoryBognor Regis Community College Sixth Form2008 - 2010
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Bognor Regis Community College2004 - 2009
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Experience
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DesignerOceanair MarineJul 2014 - Present (11 years 11 months)Oceanair are world leaders in the design and manufacture of marine blinds, shades and soft furnishings since 1990. Notable clientele include Sunseeker International, Fairline and Princess Yachts. My role at Oceanair has included assisting with the design and development of new products and components, producing production drawings and assisting with the design of custom projects.
By working in a team environent, I have had the opportunity to further my knowledge of manufacturing processess and material selection, having had several of my designs manufactured. Furthermore, the design process at Oceanair has also given me the opportunity to develop Solidworks and AutoCAD capabilities and utulise 3D printing to evaluate concepts. By assisting with the design of custom projects, I have had the chance to learn about how to perceive client requests and create a solution that overcomes limitations and meets the clients expectations -
Design & Compliance EngineerTM Safety SignsOct 2012 - Jul 2013 (9 months)TM Safety Signs specialise in the design and manufacture of Traffic Management Safety Products. Here I was given the responsibility of gaining compliance from the Highways Agency for TM Safety Signs four main products. This involved creating technical files consisting of 2D drawings, product details and testing. Compliance was achieved for three of the products in March 2013 with the fourth, a newly designed product, gaining compliance in the summer of 2013.
Once compliance had been accomplished I became involved in product development. This required the creation of 3D CAD renders and 3D printing for a prototype, which aided in gaining a contract, which saw 150 of the newly developed SmartBlind unit being installed on the M25 in January 2014. This eventually rose to 250 by June. -
Customer Service AssistantThe Co-operativeJan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years)Worked in a team and individually to maintain stock levels keep the store well presented.
* Dealt with customer queries and requests, keeping to the Co-op's high customer care policy.
* Serving and communicating with customers on the tills.
* Skills Developed: Customer Service, Team-work, Organisation, Presentation & Communication.
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Awards
Certified Solidworks Associate
Certified Solidworks Professional -
Affiliations
The Institute of Engineering Designers
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@nathanconrad, member since 2012
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