lRÉSUMÉ



lGOAL
I am skilled in 2D CAD, 3D Modelling and Texturing so a job involving any of these areas would be my ideal job. Ultimately, leading a group of like-minded individuals in an exciting and inspiring environment is something I aspire to one day.



lWHO AM I?
I was born January, 1981 in Barking, Essex but now live with my girlfriend in Abertillery, South Wales after meeting on holiday. In my most recent job I was a CAD operator for a large Fire & Security company by day and indulge in a passionate hobby of 3D Modelling/Texturing in the evenings. I have 12 years user experience in AutoCAD with 6 years industry experience and approximately 6 years user experience in 3DS Max. Unfortunately my position at ADT was made redundant after large-scale cutbacks in July 2011 and I am currently looking for work and am able to start immediately.

My working life started out in Goss Components; an engineering company where I completed a 4 year Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering. Here I learnt both the physical side of engineering, being trained on lathes, milling machines and such like, also, the theoretical side having a day release course (ONC and HNC in mechanical engineering) and the virtual side of things having at that point had my first taste of CAD. I liked it. I believe this gives me an advantage over other people that may have only studied one or two of these disciplines.

Since as far back as I can remember I have always been a creative and graphically-minded person which is why I love 3D Modelling and have been developing my skills in it ever since (predominantly self-taught).

Being classically taught via pen and paper I am skilled in all styles of CAD such as 2D drawing, isometric, orthographic and also I have a large interest in the 3D modelling side to the program. It was AutoCAD that lead me onto the 3d modelling and animation package 3DS Max that I regularly use as a hobby. I have created a wide range of 3D renders available here on my self-designed portfolio website.

I enjoy challenging myself to do things that I previously didn’t know I could do and I have a strong problem-solving attitude. I don’t like to be beaten by problems and I will try my best to resolve them in whatever situation they may arise.



lWORK HISTORY

CAD TECHNICIAN - September 2005 - July 2011
ADT Fire & Security Ltd

This, being my current job, entails drawing up the system plans for the installation of Fire Detection, Intruder Detection and CCTV systems amongst others. Due to my enthusiasm in all things graphical, I am often also called upon to design and create things like front covers for large tenders to give a professional appearance to the companies work when submitting to clients.



VIDEO GAME TEXTURE ARTIST - October 2007 - August 2008
Frantic Games - 1944 D-Day - Project overlord

This was an exciting period where I was a team member of an independent games company called Frantic Games who were producing a large scale 2nd World War video game based on the events in and around Normandy. I was involved in texturing a large amount of models ranging from general environment props to tanks to all sorts of weapons. This was done voluntarily in my spare time. It was a very enjoyable and personally rewarding process being part of a large scale project like that.



MECHINCAL ENGINEERING ADVANCED MODERN APPRENTICESHIP - August 1999 - August 2003
Goss Components - Walthamstow

This is where I started my working life. I worked there 4 days a week being trained on mainly the practical side of engineering and making a wide range of hand tools and other objects. The theory side of mechanical engineering was covered by a day release course (2 years ONC, 2 years HNC) in mechanical engineering at Epping Forest College.



CNC WIRE EROSION TECHNICIAN - August 2003 - September 2005
Goss Components - Walthamstow

After my AMA I was kept on to work for the same company and trained up as a Wire Erosion Technician and consequentially went on to run the Wire Erosion section single-handedly. This job involved the operation upkeep and general maintenance of four separate CNC wire erosion machines used to make predominantly press tools for the production of strip metal contacts.




lSOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

- AutoCAD 2001i-2010 - 12 years - Advanced (2D and 3D)
- 3DS Max 7-2009 - 6 years - Advanced
- Adobe Photoshop 6-CS3 - approx 12 years - Advanced
- Autodesk Mudbox 2009 - 2-3 years - Intermediate
- Adobe Premiere Pro - Good Knowledge


lQUALIFICATIONS

- Advanced Modern Apprenticeship with Indentures – Mechanical Engineering
- Higher National Certificate (HNC) – Mechanical Engineering
- National Certificate (ONC) – Mechanical Engineering
- NVQ Engineering Production – Level 3
- A Level – Design & Technology
- A Level – Art & Design
- City & Guilds 2D Computer Aided Design - Level 4
- City & Guilds 2D Computer Aided Design - Level 3
- City & Guilds 3D Design and Solid Modelling - Level 3



lPERSONAL QUALITIES

Friendly
Happy
Healthy
Calm
Diplomatic
Honest
Level-headed



lCAREER QUALITIES

Logical
Efficient
Accurate
Quick
Hard Working
Intuitive
Ability to stick to guidelines/deadlines



lEDUCATION
Highams Park GM Technology College (A Levels) - September 1997 - July 1999
Goss Components Ltd (NVQ, Key Skills 3 and AMA - August 1999 - August 2003
Epping Forest College (ONC/HNC Day Release and City & Guilds CAD evening Courses) - September 1999 - May 2003



lREFERENCES

Mr. Steve Davies
Design Team Leader
ADT Fire and Security
ADT House
Greenwood Close
Cardiff Gate Business Park
Cardiff
CF23 8RD

Tel: (+44) 029-2042-2700


Mr. Gareth Cobb
Design Team Leader
ADT Fire and Security
Unit 5 Redwing Court Business Centre
Ashton Road
Romford
Essex
RM3 8QQ

Tel: (+44) 01708-544-000


Mr. Ronan Hayes
Lead Programmer/Producer
‘1944 D-Day - Operation Overlord’
Frantic Games


Mr. Michael Gammond
Tool-room Manager
Goss Components Ltd
43 Fulbourne Road
London
E17 4AF

Tel: (+44) 0208-527-5599