Mobile 07757935556 Email Dom.j.underwood@gmail.com Objective “To secure a 12 month professional placement to improve my skills and knowledge within the field of industrial design
EXPERIENCE Rides & Attractions Host Chessington World of Adventures Resort (Merlin) March 2013 – November 2015
DOM UNDERWOOD I am a highly motivated and focused design student currently in my second year studying Industrial Design & Technology (BA) at Loughborough University (UK). I have a passion for design with an eye for detail and am able to contribute competent design skills as well as original and creative ideas to any task. With three years experience in customer service at Chessington World of Adventures Resort (part of Merlin Entertainments) I have developed strong communication and organisation skills which make me an effective team player with enthusiasm to meet new challenges and learn new skills.
Working on a variety of Rides & Attractions within team Indiana (2013) and team Congo (2015). The role involved working in a high pressure environment offering the highest level of customer service possible whilst ensuring safety procedures and checks were carried out thoroughly. During my time I achieved 100% on an external mystery shop. Skills learned: Customer service, dealing with customer complaints, team work, adhering to guidance on safe practice HSG175, cleaning (COSHH)
Intern Seymourpowell June 2013, June 2010
2 x Two Week long experience placements completed while in secondary school education. I was given the opportunity to shadow within several departments during my time including the Consumer Insight/Research, Modelling and Design department. This developed my design skills and gave me experience in time management as well as how to effectively work as part of a team. The placement also gave me an overview of how a product is influenced at each stage of the design process. Skills learned: Team work, design skills, product design process, deliver before deadlines, client presentation techniques
EDUCATION Loughborough University 2014 – 2018
(BA) Industrial Design & Technology First year grade 2:1 (69.3%)
Glyn School Sixth Form 2012 – 2014
A-levels in Product Design, Geography and Information Technology (AAA)
Glyn School High School 2007 – 2011
12 GCSE qualifications including; Maths & English (A* - C)
EXTRA CURRICULAR Label Magazine Design Volunteer October 2015 - Present
Label Magazine Design Volunteer responsible for the design and layout of a spread within the bi-monthly campus magazine “Label”.
University Action project volunteer March 2015 – Present
Regular volunteer in the local community through the Universities “Action” project scheme.
University Hall Fresher Helper September 2015 – Present
Assisting the Hall Chair and Committee with the care of the 2015 fresher population in Elvyn Richards hall (400 people).
SKILLS Software skills Adobe CC (PS, AI, ID, PR) Sketchbook Pro PTC Creo Parametric Keyshot Axure RP Pro MS Office
Technical Skills Sketching Hand rendering Manual Prototyping CNC/Manual Machining UX Design
References available on request
Personal Skills Team Work Communication Organisation Creativity