Management Knowledge Transfer Partnership (mKTP) Associate    

2022 – Present

Robert Gordon University and Optimal Asset Maintenance Solutions Ltd. - Aberdeen (UK)

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Role Description

Working on a project to use design thinking to innovate business processes, in a growing SME engineering consultancy.

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Key Highlights

• Introducing and applying of design thinking methods and tools (such as the Double Diamond Model and Innovation Canvas) in a new and challenging sector (Oil and Gas/Mining).

• Demonstrating an aptitude for user-insight discovery, creativity, and adaptability, with the creation of solutions that address multiple business challenges and ambitions simultaneously across different geographical and cultural regions.

• Utilising strong communication skills to overcome project threatening challenges, through reconciling with stakeholders and finding solutions.

• Taking on new challenges by moving into a new country (Scotland) to work in a new field (business management) in a new sector (Oil and Gas/Engineering Consultancy).

• Pursuing opportunities to learn and develop, by quickly developing a working understanding of new concepts, disciplines, and systems, to bring my specialist knowledge and skills to a wide range of circumstances.

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Graphics Designer      

Part-Time alongside studies 2019 – 2022

Self-Employed - Plymouth (UK)

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Role Description

Designing unique and customised logo and branding solutions for my clients

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Key Highlights

• Evaluating and presenting design alternatives as well as providing recommendations based on design experience

• Using iterative design and prototyping methods to explore possibilities

• Understanding the importance of added value when pricing

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Designer: Distributed Design Sprint 2019                                                                               2019

Machine Rooms  -  London (UK)

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Role Description

A key contributor on a week long project to develop a light suitable for sustainable economies and address current social elements which prevent more sustainable practices

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Key Highlights

• Assessed need to upgrade the DIY skills among younger demographics which prohibited the practice of repair

• Displayed strong teamwork and communication skills to gain technical understanding from subject matter experts

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Food and Beverage Assistant                                                                         

2016 – 2021

Various Businesses and Roles ▪ Midhurst ▪ West Sussex

Key Highlights

• Developed excellent teamwork, professionalism and interpersonal skills

• Displayed strong flexibility to think proactively, anticipate probable issues and provide quick & appropriate solutions