Hans Voges

Experience

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  J. von Voges

  Nov 2000 - Sept 2021

  Designer/Builder/Artist

  I design and build my own creations at home, from artistic crafts to functional tools. Mainly working in metal but not limited to anything.3D print from CAD (Solidworks) to To manufacture (K8200) of bespoke pieces, often working from a 2D picture and building the concept up to 3D until the customer is satisfied.

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  British Army

  May 2004 - May 2018

  I review and modify the pay of all the soldiers in the company. I use the database system and human resource management software Oracle. As well as aid instruction on use of this system. Below are bullet points of my work roles:-• Review and Verify service personnel's pay each month using the SOEASI database, cross referencing with ORACLE HR database JPA (Joint Personnel Administration)• Under go bank runs to deposit cash and cheques.• Advise service personnel on allowances and pay.• Give 'Protecting Information' presentations to all levels.• Redact sensitive documents for further processing.• Update and create observations and information on JPA.• Frequently review large policy documents (JSP's) to monitor any changes.• Research various benefits open to reservist personnel and publicise them i.e. Rail Cards and allowances.• Assist in training planning exercises, undertake Risk Assessments and nominal roles for logistical planning.• Create Spreadsheets on Excel adding extra functions such as equations, then publishing on the intranet file sharing system MOSS.• Teaching others Excel shortcuts.• Liaising with counterparts around the world ensuring a Soldiers admin is up to date and correct.• Advising soldiers on the use of self-service JPA.• Troubleshooting and servicing unsupported ICT equipment.• Ensure attendance registers are produced when required. • Support the civilian AO civil servant and advising on military systems.• SC - Cleared Show less As 2IC I was responsible for management and welfare of a team of 8 men. In barrack environments this was ensuring their punctuality, presentation and light managerial duties. I also taught lessons to the unit, my personal favourite being vehicle search's as I could be inventive and cause the soldiers to think about the picture. In training and war time the role changed to a high stress position, constantly micromanaging each soldier to make sure they were functioning efficiently. Checking ammunition states, they were fed and watered, applying effective battle discipline as maintaining my self and my superior. Show less

  • Military Clerk

    Apr 2012 - May 2018

  • Section 2IC

    May 2004 - Mar 2012
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  Elite security NW

  May 2005 - Sept 2006

  Door Supervisor

  As a door supervisor I was responsible for up to a hundred night club goers. Duties included Health and Safety patrols. Security and the ejection of undesirable public.

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  VonV props and photography services

  Aug 2012 - now

  Freelance Photographer/ Props Man

  I loath to call myself a Photographer when people put so much effort and time into it. However seeing as people have tried to pay for my work, and businesses recommend me I suppose one should add it as an experience. Notable experience is At Events such as :- DarkCide(music event)- at 53 degrees Preston The Temperence Bar- at the shop opening in Botony Bay UCLan Burlesque Society- Requested for their show night at Blitz venue. Preston Roller Girls, Sports photographer for the Roller Derby boutsI enjoy taking doing various photoshoots, from savages on the beach to a vintage shoot on Preston Docks. I can often be seen at various country shows taking photos of equestrian events. I am used by other photographers to construct sets and equipment. My range of abilities seems varied for example a portable yet powerful fan for fashion shoots, which is now requested by more photographers, extremely powerful halogen lighting rigs that can be set up anywhere. To pyrotechnics where I set up various (smoke/explosions/fire etc) to be set off on demand.I am well used for props, I either own them already, can build them or know where to acquire them from. I can supply various weapons, swords/real guns/rope rigs/outfits/accessories and custom props with suitable notice given.Note I said try to pay me. I only accept fuel money and any expenses. I work on a Karma based system for my photos, ill be rewarded in time, either with more work or gifts and general positivity. On your head be it should you use me and I get nothing in return.http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/gallery/1051743/619114 an example of my fun vintage shoot.http://500px.com/J_von_Voges for my lovelies. Show less

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  Pickup Systems Ltd

  Dec 2012 - Jul 2013

  Intern

  During my internship with this company that specialised in modifying commercial vehicals such as the Toyota Hilux pick up truck to customer specifications and creating bespoke designs to suit each need. Most trucks being converted to remote access fire engines some with specialist roof mounted water turrets using outsourced parts and fabrication.My limited roles as an intern included:- • Source parts, solve problems and propose marketing ideas.• Part procurement and price negotiation between rival companies.• Work heavily in the ISO9001 area, getting the company up to scratch with relevant type approvals and quality standards.• Create brief handbooks for both office and shop floor staff, as the large original texts were not read. • Shop floor quality guidelines including pictures of correct procedure.• Limited use of CAD on Catia for the CNC cutter.• Finishing the plastic post cutting.• Delivering vehicles to customers.• Transportation of potential customers and business associates.• Photography of new products• Suggest improvements on current designs. Show less

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  Scare Kingdom Scream Park Ltd.

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2015

  Scare actor

  An unusual situation to find myself in, I'm not normally associated with acting or customer interaction however I quickly adapt to what the situation requires. I became a seasonal actor at the organisation in order to support my partner whose dream job it was. It made logical sense for me to undertake the role as I'd have to transport my partner every work night. So got the same job to supplement my military duty takings. The role included taking instruction, adaptive acting to suit each different customer in order to get the best response, a scream. Being aware of health and safety in potentially dangerous behind the scenes environments. Rapidly learning new acts for relief work on occasion and working with a hugely diverse crew. Show less

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  Pickup Systems LTD

  Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

  Design Engineer

  Duties include designing and modelling of products to fit in commercial vehicles. This can include a complete plastic body for a pick-up truck or a storage assembly for existing beds and hardtops.As well as other requests that come for various uses all done via the CAD software Solidworks. This starts from quick renderings to make attractive models to sell the idea to a customer followed by actual design for manufacture using flat sheet plastic on the CNC cutter. Making models more universal to each other allowing for quicker adjustment for multiple models streamlining and increasing the speed at which new models for a chassis can be completed as per customer specifications.Other design elements include problem solving mechanical engineering issues. One such problem was a PTO application, on paper the engine-pto-pump should have worked efficiently. I liaised with continental clients, building a rapport with the suppliers by using the German I know and asking to change to english, creating a colour gradient spreadsheet as a universal language to show the staff on the shop floor what the values should be when matching the rpms via the gear ratios. Compared to actual readings using a stroboscope. Through this we deduced the PTO had the wrong ratio. -Dimensioning from imported models for best fit using an array of sources such as body builder portals.-Designing for manufacture for our CNC machine and plastic welding team.-Tasks when not designing are ICT support and graphic design for marketing and maintaining the website blog. Show less

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  GVS Filter Technology

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2021

  Medical Product Development Engineer

  Project manager for medical products, maintaining regulation compliance.Development of new products.Engineering administration to keep production rolling smoothly.Problem solving with customers products to deliver the best service.Working with a great team, enjoying myself in a dynamic environment, with something new when ever I look for it, learning new things everyday and full support for courses wherever its required.

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  VCS Ltd

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2022

  Senior Design Engineer
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  CoolKit Ltd

  Dec 2022 - now

  Design and Manufacturing Engineer

  Translator between design team and shop floor operators. Compliance of designs and builds.Manufacturing improvements.Testing and instruction of current and potential products.