Experience

SEC Works Group

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design & Coachbuild Director

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  My role is varied and includes all key aspects from design creation to delivery of completed projects. These aspects include discussions with clients and developing designs that meet both aesthetic and budgetary demands: Liaison with multiple internal and external partners throughout each project ensuring smooth transition from paper to reality: Managing the workforce (craftsmen and technicians) ensuring projects are completed on budget and on time. Examples of companies/projects delivered; • Google • Lidl • Superdrug • Carling • Kingfisher KBE • BB BakeryAfter selling my business, I joined SEC Operations to design, manage and produce their vehicle conversions. My role is varied and includes all key aspects from design creation to delivery of completed projects. These aspects include discussions with clients and developing designs that meet both aesthetic and budgetary demands: Liaison with multiple internal and external partners throughout each project ensuring smooth transition from paper to reality: Managing the workforce (craftsmen and technicians) ensuring projects are completed on budget and on time. Examples of companies/projects delivered; • Google • Lidl • Superdrug • Carling • Kingfisher KBE • BB Bakery Show less



Good and Original

• United Kingdom

• Creative Director/Chief Designer

  • May 2015 - Present

  I designed, tested, manufactured, promoted and packaged my own products, bringing them to market. I created a range of bespoke products ranging from tables for TV shows to garden furniture to cots. I have also designed a range of furniture for a London Japanese restaurant. Whilst the creative side of the business is the most exciting, I have also honed skills in time management, accounting, logistics, sales, customer interaction and procurement. I have set up and run GAO CNC where I have liaised and worked with high-end retailers, Gin companies, jewellers, architects and artists, realising one –off sculptures to high volume pieces. Examples of collaborations/projects: • Bo Concept • Bay Cow Productions • Anno Gin • Happy Samurai Japanese Restaurant • Main Company • Old Forge Restaurant Examples of National Shows/Press • 100% Design • Clerkenwell Design Week • Best of Britannia • Vogue Magazine • Square Mile Show less



AQA

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Examiner

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Managing a team of examiners across the country to ensure that students studying Product Design have their examination scripts marked correctly and inline with standardised mark schemes. Managing a team of examiners across the country to ensure that students studying Product Design have their examination scripts marked correctly and inline with standardised mark schemes.



South East Coachworks

• United Kingdom
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design and Production Manager

  • May 2019 - Sep 2021



GAO CNC

• Faversham, Kent

• Founder and Director of GAO CNC

  • Sep 2017 - May 2019

  GAO CNC are a Kent based CNC cutting company, offering laser and router services to individuals and businesses. We believe we are the only CNC service in Kent offering this service. Whilst there are a lot of companies making use of these machines, nearly all use the machines for their own purposes. Trying to source a manufacturer for either one-off pieces or short run designs are almost impossible to access. This is why we have set up this business. No job too big or too small. We offer very friendly support, especially for those who don't really know what we can do through to a simple cutting service for professionals and indutrialists fully familiar with the machinery. Feel free to contact me to discuss any questions and see how we can help your business in speeding up manufacture and increasing quality or how we can help turn your idea into reality. Show less



St Lawrence College

• Ramsgate, Kent

• Head of Department

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2017

  As the Head of Department for Design and Technology, i was responsible for ensuring that the department are delivering a high quality of education to the students and that each pupil achieves their potential and succeeded in their studies. I developed a creative curriculum to ensure that students understand and learnt the importance of creative problem solving in all walks of life. I was also responsible for the training and support of my department and regularly delivered training for individuals in my team. I successfully exceeded the colleges targets for attainment in my department and we had a very strong and successful team. Show less



Justin Good Designs

• United Kingdom

• Designer

  • 2010 - May 2015

  Various commissions undertaken including tables, painting, interior design and bespoke carpentry. Various commissions undertaken including tables, painting, interior design and bespoke carpentry.



BORDEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST

• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Year

  • Sep 2003 - Aug 2010

  As well as teaching Design Technology, I was responsible for the pastoral care of Year 12 (Lower Sixth) . This included dealing with academic issues and social issues. I also managed a team of tutors who ensured the smooth running of the school and the process of application to university. I regularly delivered public speaking to pupils and parents numbering 300+. As well as teaching Design Technology, I was responsible for the pastoral care of Year 12 (Lower Sixth) . This included dealing with academic issues and social issues. I also managed a team of tutors who ensured the smooth running of the school and the process of application to university. I regularly delivered public speaking to pupils and parents numbering 300+.



Cecil jones college

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Key Stage 3 Manager

  • Sep 2000 - Aug 2003

  I was responsible for the planning, management and delivery of Key Stage 3 (11-14 year olds) Design and Technology experience in this school. Development of a creative curriculum was central to my role and one to which is still in operation today. I was responsible for the planning, management and delivery of Key Stage 3 (11-14 year olds) Design and Technology experience in this school. Development of a creative curriculum was central to my role and one to which is still in operation today.



Prudential UK

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager / Business Analyst

  • Aug 1998 - Aug 2000

  Part of the team who designed the telephony design system which enabled the public to transfer from a door-to-door salesman to a push button 0800 telephony system. Detailed knowledge of Automated Call Distribution as well as general project management tools.

• Sales Manager

  • Nov 1995 - Jul 1998

  Sales manager/ Team leader for a variety of telephone sales operations.Was the first manager of the Prudential Direct Motor Insurance division and was the first manager of Prudentials first telephone based investment arm. During the first quarter of 1997, I ran a team of investment brokers who secured over £14 million of investment in Personal Equity Plans (PEP's).