As a skilled designer, I have taken on various responsibilities throughout my career to ensure the successful completion of projects and the delivery of high-quality design solutions. Some key responsibilities I have held include:

• Researching Concept Ideations: Conducting in-depth research to gather insights and inspiration for concept development, ensuring that design solutions are innovative and aligned with user needs.

• Creating New Product and Brand Concepts: Translating research findings into compelling product and brand concepts, considering factors such as aesthetics, functionality, and market trends to deliver captivating designs.

• Leading Design Team: Taking charge of a design team, providing guidance, and overseeing their work to ensure projects are completed within the defined time frame. Encouraging collaboration and fostering a positive and productive work environment.

• Managing Timelines and Deadlines: Taking responsibility for managing timelines, workflow, and deadlines within the design department. This includes coordinating with cross-functional teams, setting realistic project schedules, and ensuring timely delivery of design assets.

• Utilizing 3D Software and Adobe Suite: Leveraging 3D software tools, such as Solidworks and Sketchup, Keyshot and Vray, along with the Adobe Creative Suite, to create both 3D and 2D designs that effectively communicate the vision and intent of the project.

• Creating Sales Catalogues and Design Reports: Utilizing Adobe InDesign to craft visually appealing sales catalogues and design reports, effectively showcasing products and design concepts to clients and stakeholders.

These responsibilities demonstrate my ability to lead, manage, and execute design projects efficiently while utilizing various design tools and software. I am confident in my capability to contribute effectively to your agency's goals and deliver exceptional design outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Founder, and owner of HuKuboards.
• Created, and designer the HuKu brand.
• Designer and maker of products for sale into the surf, skate, and fitness industry.
• Created marketing strategies to create brand awareness of HuKu within its target market.
• Sponsorship of notable Irish surfers, and organising skate competitions throughout Ireland.
• Designed a manufacturing line, to implement high efficiency turn out of stock.
• Utilized CNC technology, and laser cutting technology in production of Hukuboard products.

Key Achievements:

• Throughout my time running Hukuboards, I created an Irish brand that entered the Irish surf industry and proceeded to overtake the market leader in the balance board sector. HuKuboards peaked at being stocked in 22 shops nationwide, as well as having a successful online sales record, reaching throughout Ireland and the UK, as well as throughout Europe and the Americas.

Honours degree in Industrial design

Grade 1.1 in Industrial and product design innovation

Subjects covered:

• Sustainable design and innovation
• Visual communications
• International design movements
• Applied design management
• Marketing of design
• Design, and professional practice
• Applied research & user centred design
• CAD CAM
• Thesis: Post war polymers, with a focus on
chair design

National certificate in cabinet making

Grade: Distinction

Subjects covered:

• Practical woodworking skills
• Theoretical knowledge, materials
• Design awareness
• Time management
• CNC Machining