Education
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Higher Education - University of Glasgow, Scotland (September 2016 – 2021)
1st Class MEng in Product Design Engineering
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High school Education - Charleston Academy, Scotland (August 2009 – 2016)
Higher - Maths A, English A, Physics A, Chemistry A, Graphic Communication A, Engineering A
Advanced Higher - Graphic Communication A, Physics B
Employment
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Procter & Gamble (present): Product designer at the Gillette R&D centre. Reference on request.
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Amy Britton Manufacturing (summer 2021): Product development and design registration illustration.
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The Huxley Clothing Company (ongoing freelance): Graphic design, branding and product development
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Fish Vet Group (summer 2017 & 2018): Lab technician and junior histologist. The Job involved complicated, time-sensitive production of microscope slides, staff training, Coordination with related companies, Software development, data analysis and adherence to SOPs and protocols.
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Achnagairn Estate/ Table Manors Restaurant (summer 2016): Waiting, bartending and events management
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Collings & Roy Landscape Gardening (summer 2016): Garden Design, general labouring, and operation/maintenance of heavy machinery.
Skills
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Software: fluent in Microsoft suite, Photoshop, Sketchbook Pro, InDesign, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, Autodesk Inventor, Keyshot, Fusion 360, MATLAB, Simulink, PICAXE, ARDUINO, CES Selector, AutoCAD and Abaqus.
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Writing and uploading firmware to microcontrollers for electronics prototyping.
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Software Development: Four months of experience developing a database for fish farming.
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Excellent traditional and digital artist/animator.
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Experienced with a wide range of Workshop Machinery and rapid prototyping processes - 3D printing, laser cutting, EDM, soldering, etc.
Interests and Achievements
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Winner of the 'Tuck Bequest Prize' for best MEng graduate.
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Winner of IMechE's 'Frederic Barnes Waldon prize' for best student.
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Multiple product designs have been promoted in national newspapers.
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Finalist in NCR’s 2018 innovative Design Competition.
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Influential team member in the Glasgow School of Arts robotics project. Successful in designing and building a remote-control vehicle with automated capabilities.
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National and International competitor for Inverness Harriers Athletics Club.
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A long-standing member of Glasgow University’s boxing and mountaineering societies.
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Passionate artist and prize winner of multiple online art and animation competitions.
I am a recent graduate of the University of Glasgow, with a first class masters in Product Design Engineering. I have excelled in numerous design projects, both professionally and academically - providing me with refined skills in engineering, design, and manufacture.