Collette Quinlan
Design Director at Diadem DDM Pty Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Karen Vassallo
Collette is well-organised with detail, design and delivery of projects. She keeps the tasks at hand on track and provides recommendations and advice that assist with enhancing the project. She is always very pleasant and professional and is well-respected by our team.
Nick Quirk
Collette is an exceptional designer, a real eye for detail and also brings a very strong work ethic to her role. She also administered her department very well and maintained a good working environment for those she managed. A valuable asset to any organisation I highly recommend her to any potential employer.
Karen Vassallo
Collette is well-organised with detail, design and delivery of projects. She keeps the tasks at hand on track and provides recommendations and advice that assist with enhancing the project. She is always very pleasant and professional and is well-respected by our team.
Nick Quirk
Collette is an exceptional designer, a real eye for detail and also brings a very strong work ethic to her role. She also administered her department very well and maintained a good working environment for those she managed. A valuable asset to any organisation I highly recommend her to any potential employer.
Karen Vassallo
Collette is well-organised with detail, design and delivery of projects. She keeps the tasks at hand on track and provides recommendations and advice that assist with enhancing the project. She is always very pleasant and professional and is well-respected by our team.
Nick Quirk
Collette is an exceptional designer, a real eye for detail and also brings a very strong work ethic to her role. She also administered her department very well and maintained a good working environment for those she managed. A valuable asset to any organisation I highly recommend her to any potential employer.
Karen Vassallo
Collette is well-organised with detail, design and delivery of projects. She keeps the tasks at hand on track and provides recommendations and advice that assist with enhancing the project. She is always very pleasant and professional and is well-respected by our team.
Nick Quirk
Collette is an exceptional designer, a real eye for detail and also brings a very strong work ethic to her role. She also administered her department very well and maintained a good working environment for those she managed. A valuable asset to any organisation I highly recommend her to any potential employer.
Credentials
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Performance Management
Australian Institute of ManagementNov, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
The Power of Influence
Australian Institute of ManagementOct, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Building Team Performance
Australian Institute of ManagementAug, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Conflict Resolution
Australian Institute of ManagementAug, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Negotiating Skills
Australian Institute of ManagementJul, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Industrial Design
HETAC
Experience
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Diadem DDM Pty Ltd
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Australia
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Director
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Aug 2017 - Present
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Büro North
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Australia
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Design Manager, Team Leader
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Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
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Design Manager
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Oct 2012 - Sep 2016
I am experienced in the design and management of projects from multifaceted environments, which include elements such as: wayfinding, signage, environmental graphics and branded environments. Combining innovative creative and strategic thinking, backed up with extensive experience and technical knowledge of the design and delivery process; I insure the design integrity is maintained and a successful solution is delivered. My collaborative communication approach ensures I lead projects to a successful outcome, while developing lasting relationships with my clients. This experience enables me to effectively evaluate clients’ needs and expectations to provide them with creative and effective solutions. I work closely with design and project management teams, to ensure we consistently deliver intelligent strategic and design led solutions. Projects Include: • Perth Children’s Hospital - wayfinding • Telethon Kids Institute, Perth - wayfinding • Ballarat Health - wayfinding • RMIT University - Various Projects, wayfinding & Signage Manual • RMIT University, Bundoora - Entry Statement/ Technology / Sculptural Feature • Swinburne University - wayfinding • University of Melbourne - wayfinding • Catholic Ladies College Eltham, Signage and wayfinding • Melbourne Central - wayfinding • Craigieburn Central Shopping Centre - Signage and wayfinding • Point Cook Town Centre - Signage and wayfinding • The Pines Shopping Centre, Brisbane - Rebrand Signage & wayfinding • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds – wayfinding • Brisbane Convention Centre – wayfinding • YMCA Kingswim Swim Centre – Rebrand Rollout, Signage & interiors, Australia • WHK Rebrand to Crowe Horwath – Rollout, Australia & New Zealand • Eden, Haven & Sancturay – Residential development signage and wayfinding
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Industrial Designer & Design Manager
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Apr 2011 - Dec 2011
Management of the day-to-day operations of the design department, delegating team member assignments. Simultaneously designing proposals and artwork for multiple projects within tight deadlines, across varied disciplines. Design and implementation of brand guidelines for leading National and International clients. Seeing projects through from concept to production. Check out MSI on: www.msi-signs.com Management of the day-to-day operations of the design department, delegating team member assignments. Simultaneously designing proposals and artwork for multiple projects within tight deadlines, across varied disciplines. Design and implementation of brand guidelines for leading National and International clients. Seeing projects through from concept to production. Check out MSI on: www.msi-signs.com
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Artisan Solutions
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Pakistan
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Industrial Designer & Project/Design Manager
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Jul 2007 - Jul 2010
Design & management of projects ranging from signage design & environmental graphic design and branding to retail fit-out; Management of all areas of the project life cycle from initial proposal design to estimating budget, timeline, production processes and schedule, to final installation on site; Simultaneous management of multiple projects for a number of key accounts; Client account management from estimation of project to final invoicing/closing of project and referring information to accounts department; Scheduling project impact across all departments (design / fabrication / finishing / installation etc.); Design and development of marketing and identity material (brochures / business cards / logos etc.) Check out Artisan on: www.artisansolutions.net
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The POP Company
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China
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Industrial Designer
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Dec 2006 - Apr 2007
Responsibilities: Design & development of retail fit out, point of sale, menus & advertising artwork; Presenting to clients & managing projects to production. Key Clients: Centra; Spar; SuperValu; Londis; Supermacs; Costa Coffee. Responsibilities: Design & development of retail fit out, point of sale, menus & advertising artwork; Presenting to clients & managing projects to production. Key Clients: Centra; Spar; SuperValu; Londis; Supermacs; Costa Coffee.
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Carlow Institute of technology
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Ireland
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Design Student
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2002 - 2006
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Education
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2002 - 2006
Institute of Technology, Carlow
Industrial Design, Honours Degree in Industrial Design 1:1 -
2008 - 2009
Communication & Management Institute
Management, Leadership & Sales, Management -
2007 - 2008
Dublin Business School
Project Management, Diploma in Project Management
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