curriculum vitae

Clare Cranston
11 Keysworh Drive, Sandford, Wareham, Dorset. BH20 7BD
mb:+44 (0)7719 527677 tel:+44 (0)1929555 130

Key Skills and Experience

• Proficient in the use of Solidworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Word,Excel and Projects
• Basic knowledge of AutoCad, 3D Studio
• Good drawing ability
• Ability to see a project through from concept through to manufacture
• Client liaison experience
• Wide range of design experience including toy design, domestic products, industrial machine housings, outdoor furniture, aircraft interior design, kitchen gadgets, cookware and condiments
• Good material knowledge and manufacturing processes
• Worked closely with factories in the Far East which included travel and site
  visits
• Experience with all stages of new product development including product
  costing.
• Completed several value engineering projects working closely withsuppliers to achieve optimum cost savings
• Project Management skills working on several product launches simultaneously
• Experience in generating CPAs for new product development from initial
  brief through to first off tool samples
• Worked closely with Sales and Marketing teams to derive an effective
  design solution at the correct price point.

Work History

April 2007 - Present
Freelance Product Designer working remotely on day work, contract and consultancy basis, One Design, Dorset

Feb 2003 - Apr 2007
Design Manager, William Levene Ltd Eelmoor Rd, Farnborough, Hants

Aug 2001 - Feb 2003
Senior Product Designer, William Levene Ltd Eelmoor Rd, Farnborough, Hants

June 2000 - Aug 2001
Product Designer, Design Acumen, 148 Tooley St, London

Dec 1996- May 2000
Product Designer, JEDCo Product Designers, 9 Heath Road, Weybridge, Surrey

Oct 1995 - Dec 1996
Product Designer, NAD Associates, 189 Munster Road, Fulham, London

July 1995 - Sept 1995
Product Designer, JEDCo Product Designers, (temporary contract) 9 Heath Road, Weybridge, Surrey

Education

BA (Hons) Furniture & Product Design
Kingston University, Kingston Upon Thames

National Diploma Foundation Studies
Bournemouth University

2 A Levels
Purbeck School, Wareham

9 GCSEs
Purbeck School, Wareham

Awards/achievements

Excellence in Housewares, British Innovation Award
Jamie Oliver Flavour Shaker

Red Dot Design Award 2005
Culinare Safetycan2

William Levene Impact Award Winner 2003/04
For making an impact on business through hard work, dedication and team work

Housewares Awards 2004
Short listed for best inhouse design team

Total Lighting Award 2000
Short listed for Titan fuse unit for Lucy Lighting