Product/Industrial Designer
Resume:
Varun Gujral
** ******** *****, **************, *** 3JU, England, UK
***********@*******.***
Tel: 019**-****** | 07-515-***-***
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY - SEPTEMBER 2007– JUNE 2010 Derby, UK
BSC (Hons) in Product Design, Innovation and Marketing
Modules,
Ergonomics, Engineering, Computer-aided Design (CAD), Design communications, Innovation, Product Design Principles, Materials and the Environment, Design for Manufacture, Eco-design, Product Design Management
WRENN SCHOOL - SEPTEMBER 2000 - JULY 2007 Wellingborough, UK
o A-levels - Design Technology grade C
o A-levels – Media Studies grade B
o AS Levels – Mathematics and Sports Science
o 10 GCSE grade A-C achieved
EXPERIENCE
COUNTY DISPLAY – AUGUST 2011 – SEPTEMBER 2011 Wellingborough, UK
Freelance Product Designer
o Creating 2D sketching and 3D CAD designs from a given brief
o Designing Point of sale display for outlets such as Next
o Using AutoCAD to create engineering drawings for manufacturing purposes
o Creating a bill of materials that were required for the manufacturers
o Designing additional products that fit the point of sale display
VIOGEM - NOVEMBER 2010 – APRIL 2011 Wellingborough, UK
Freelance Product Designer
o Evolving 2D sketching and 3D CAD designs from a specific brief
o Designing distinct satellite navigation systems for taxi and truck drivers
o Developing existing products for the company such as the ‘Road Angel’ and ‘The Zeus’ by designing the next upgraded model of those products.
o Using software’s such as Photoshop and SolidWorks at a professional standard
o Liaising with the company director to understand the projects
NEXUM LEISURE - SEPTEMBER 2009 – JUNE 2010 Derby, UK
Head of Promotions
o Set up a customer database to communicate about up coming events/promotions on various media such as, Facebook, Twitter and printed format (fliers and posters)
o Training new members of staff
o Organising and hosting events
o Liaising with local businesses to obtain sponsorships for events
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY - SEPTEMBER 2008– MAY 2010 Derby, UK
Student Ambassador
o Approaching pre-students and family members providing them with a tour of the university
o Showed prospective student the various facilities and departments, helping to promote the university
o Offered friendly advice and tips about the student experience at the University of Derby
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
o I have recently started working as a disc jockey and have played at various charity fund raising events. This is something, which I am passionate about and hope to do more of in the future.
o Regularly selected to participate in university sports, including football and cricket, as well as volunteering at sporting events.
o I thoroughly enjoy meeting new people, and have joined many societies and committee’s whist at university, these include; Poker league, Football team, Cricket team, Student ambassador committee and Disc Jockey committee.
o I have been interested in theatre work from a very early age. I have taken upon roles of many characters in various plays that have helped me convey the right meaning and atmosphere to a live audience.
SKILLS
I am multi-lingual, speaking fluent Hindi and English, having lived in both countries for periods of my life. I have a basic knowledge of Russian and Spanish. These skills allow me to communicate effectively with other cultures, and interact confidently with people from around the globe.
I have developed excellent time and project management skills by balancing my academic university work, and my various DJ commitments. Through university modules I have also developed excellent communications and organisational skills, confidence in conveying my designs, presentation skills, and the ability to work within a team as well as independently.
CAD skills – Summary of the projects undertaken –
o Photoshop Understanding the design brief
o Photoview 360 Initial product, material, and market research
o ProEngineer Wildfire Initial and final sketching
o SolidWorks Foam models, prototyping
o AutoCAD CAD designing and rendering
o 3D Studio Max Final model making, rapid prototyping
o Sketch Up Testing and evaluating
Presentation boards, evaluation reports
Final presentations in front of a panel
REFERENCES
• Available on request
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