Stephen Lawrence

DESIGN SKILLS

Modelling

-        5 years experimenting with steel, aluminium, rubber, paper, acrylic, PET

-        5 years of plaster casting

-        5 years of resin casting

-        5 years of vacuuming-forming

-        5 years of foam modelling

-        4 years of metal turning, general metal working

-        4 years of ciba-tool modelling

-        Some experience with metal-bending, MIG welding

-        Extensive experience with metal and wood-working tools including lathe, band saw, scroll saw, table saw, hacksaw

-        5 years experience with spray-painting

Computer-aided Modelling/Design

-        3 years with CNC milling

-        3 years with rapid-prototyping

-        3 years with laser-cutting, including a laser-cut shoe

Computer Programs

-        8 years experience with Microsoft Word, Excel

-        5 years experience with Solidworks

-        5 years experience with Adobe Photoshop

-        5 years experience with Microsoft PowerPoint

-        5 years experience with 3D Studio Max

-        2 years experience with Microsoft Project

-        2 years experience with Macromedia Flash / Adobe Flash

-        1 years experience with Adobe Premier Pro

-        1 years experience with Adobe Dreamweaver

Sketching and Drawing

-        Design sketching for quick idea generation, presentation

-        Free-hand Presentation rendering

-        Technical drawing both on paper and on computer

-        Water-colour painting

-        Mixed-media presentation rendering

-        Experience in life drawing

Design

-        Fluid form

-        Furniture

-        Concept and form design for electronics

-        Shoes

-        Lighting

-        Packaging

-        Living space for Antarctica

PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES

Communication

Excellent drawing and modelling based communication skills, evidenced by academic work and portfolio.

Good verbal presentation and public speaking skills, gained from experience presenting many projects.

Excellent written communication skills.

Considerable experience in customer service.

Organisation

Good time management skills and organisation of project work.

Committed to completion of projects to a high standard and on time.

Ability to multi-task.

Leadership

Good management and leadership skills gained from position as supervisor.

Interpersonal Skills

Enjoy interacting with a diverse range of people in both employment and social settings.

High level of customer relations expertise.

Honest and open demeanour.

Team Player

Good team working skills gained from team projects at university and previous positions.

Enthusiasm

Desire for new challenges and experiences.

Drive to achieve goals.

Ability to stay focused and calm under pressure, gained through employment and university.

Career oriented.

I have a positive attitude and believe in giving care and attention to everything I do.