Sean O'Connell

Experience

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  Dublin Institute of Technology

  Dec 2010 - Mar 2011

  Freelance Design

  I was commissioned as part of a team to develop a piece of gym equipment for a Irish Design Firm. We were presented with the idea and from there we developed how it would function and work while staying within certain parameters such as weight and cost. We then chose the materials and manufacturing methods aswel as providing a cost analysis.

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  DC Revolutions

  Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

  Product Design Consultant

  Worked as part of the graduate visa in San Francisco Supported the team as a conceptual designer.Used sketching and solid modelling methods to create conceptual products to represent the needs of the client.DC Revolutions were based in Sustainable Electronic Design sector, developing environment friendly accessories for the smart phone industry.

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  Milano

  May 2013 - Jan 2015

  Manager on Duty

  Management of over 30 members of staff in numerous branches.Daily and weekly responsibilities to ensue smooth running of business.Maintaining excellent service and standard of care to all guests and ensuring all staff are adhering to same standards.Managing and delegating the weekly and periodically budget, labour and sales forecasts. All targets achieved and surpassed throughout employment.Development and training of new staff.

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  Stackajack Products Ltd

  Jan 2015 - Oct 2015

  Product Designer

  Job Descirption/DirectiveDesign a range of modular children's furniture from new born to toddler.Develop and transform current furniture range into a more ergonomic, sleek and production friendly product.Stackajack Products Ltd. designs, develops and markets a brand of stylish, multi-functional furniture for children. It is an Irish company formed in 2012 by interior designer and mother, Emma Webb. The company is currently owned and managed by two Irish female entrepreneurs, Emma and fellow director, Kerri Nolan, with support from a team of external experts. Show less

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  AB Projects

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2022

  Production / Project Manager

  - Leading production design and manufacture of all interior design elements.- Full operation management of a furniture/interior design workshop.- Producing detailed CAD drawings and models for manufacture.- Ensuring the standards and requirements of the clients' needs are met within the spec and design scope.- Coordinating the order and supply process of all materials required for each project.Key Achievements- Awarded Best Shop Fitout of ‘Hens Teeth’ by IDI Ireland 2020.- Developed and adapted current production systems to a more streamlined and efficient operation.- Trained, managed and developed the 5 junior members of the team.- Project led 3 furniture design projects for private clients with positive feedback and recognition which led to future client interest. Show less

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  Nineyards

  Oct 2022 - now

  Production Project Manager