My C.V
Matthew Miller
A multi-skilled individual with a honours degree in BSc Product design and 3 years work experience in industry. Skills include hands on work, CAD design and the ability to work well within a team. A person who is always eager to learn new design skills with a constant drive for improvement.
Education and Qualifications
2005- 2009 BSc Hons 1st class Product Design - Nottingham Trent University
Modules: Materials, CAD, Design Methodology, Design Realisation
1998-2004 Arnold Hill Comprehensive School
2004- A-Level: Geography (B), Design & Technology (C), Psychology (C)
2002- GCSE: 10 GCSE’S grades A to C including Maths and English.
Relevant Experience
2009 -International Lift Equipment
•Production of 3d lift car visuals for customers
•3d design and development of standard stock products
•Production of manufacture and assembly drawings
• Production of company product catalogue
• Production of online flash catalogue
• Production of marketing material including logo's, and flyers
2007-2008 Quality Furniture Company
•Major contributor within design team alongside a Sales & Marketing team producing sofas for Next, Argos, Tesco, Littlewoods and MFI
•Drawing frames, producing component spec files and designing feet
•Successfully developed in house training literature along with customer product specification sheets
2001-2007 Lambley Aquatics
•On site customer service, production of advertisement material and point of sale items.
•Designing and creating water features and ponds on various scales
•Successfully developed communication skills to effectively assist customers and work within a team
2004-2005 International Lift Equipment
•Manufacturing of lift control panels for Thyssen, Otis, Schindler and many more
•Wiring panels, building panels, packaging components and ensuring products left the factory on time
Technical Skills
•Excellent knowledge of a variety of computer programs including, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Photoshop, Illustrator, Solid works, 3ds max and Dc3D.
•Ability to follow wiring diagrams
•Knowledge of basic material properties
Communication Skills
•Effective sales skills resulting in targets met
•Ability to problem solve via discussion within a team
•Ability to talk to a variety of people over the phone and in person
Design Skills
•Good experience in design and manufacture of products
•3d & 2d modelling of products on various CAD software
•The ability to follow a complete design and manufacture methodology
•Good general engineering knowledge to interface between build and design
•Ability to produce drawings for product manufacture and assembly
Teamwork Skills
•Number of years experience of working as a team
•Ability to communicate ideas to other team members
•Confidence to share knowledge and use it to help others with learning
Time Management
•Able to effectively manage time through the use of Gantt charts
•Able to work under pressure in order to meet product and customer deadlines both at University and work
Manufacturing Skills
•Produced component parts to accompany lift panels
•Used a variety of machine tools whilst at work and University
•Rapid prototype models used in conjunction with Solid Works
•Manufactured final year University project
•Designed and built final year exhibition stands
Interests and Activities
I am presently learning to play guitar whilst pursuing other interests such as fishing and cars. I also enjoy socialising with friends, along with developing my skills using 3d CAD and rendering programs. I also have a clean driving license.
References
Available on request
