Ross Perchard

Experience

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  Princess Yachts

  Mar 2010 - Mar 2010

  Work experience placement

  Work experience placement working within the companies design department. This opportnity allowed development and experience working within a professional design team. Due to the nature of the companies work I was working alongside a number of different departments in a large team.

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  IDC Conveyor Engineering

  Feb 2014 - Sept 2016

  Fabrications and shop floor

  Three years working for a local company who design and fabricate industrial conveyor systems and roller track. Gaining experience in hands on manufacturing, project management, engineering, and several manufacturing process's - particularly with metal. This experience has given me a broad understanding of manufacturing methods, logistics and material knowledge.

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  Block, Herman Miller & Umbra

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2018

  Live Client Projects

  Experience working for a number of well know clients through university projects. This experience has allowed me to gain vital communication skills as well as developing high quality presentation material to support my designs.

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  Outdoor and Cycle Concepts Ltd

  Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

  Merchadising Assistant

  Working at Cotswold Outdoor I have been involved with the merchandising and product logistics department. This high-quality clothing and equipment company has taught me the foundations of sales, marketing and product logistics, as well as the basis of fast-moving consumer goods. I believe that marketing, branding and FMCG products can be produced in a sustainable manner and strive to achieve this through my designs.

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  IDC Conveyors Ltd

  Jun 2019 - now

  Having previously worked for I.D.C conveyor engineering who design and fabricate industrial conveyor systems and roller track. This period allowed me to gain a broad understanding of manufacturing methods, logistics and the materials commonly used. Leading the design team creating 2d drawings of components and assembly for manufacturing as well as adding a new creative input to the way the company has been operating.

  • Design & Manufacturing Director

    Apr 2022 - now

  • CAD Designer

    Jun 2019 - now