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Ayrton Farrell
Vancouver, Canada
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About
Experienced designer with a demonstrated history of working in the kitchen & bathroom industry. Skilled in AutoCAD, KPS/Fusion 2020, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator and Microsoft Office. Strong art, design and technical background after a Bachelor’s of Science degree that focused on product design, marketing and innovation.
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Education
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B.Sc Product DesignMaynooth University2012 - 2016I spent four years at Maynooth University in Kildare Co. Meath studying Product Design with Marketing and Innovation. It was here that I started to develop a deeper understanding of design and design principles, like discovering new methods that could be used throughout the design process, especially in areas such as research and investigation, idea generation, product development and marketing. I also used this opportunity to search for new tools and materials that I could use to explore ideas or introduce concepts to potential clients. Some examples include concept sketching, rapid prototyping, computer aided renders & foam model-making. The course is comprised of roughly 30 modules covering a large selection of topics, starting at the importance of user investigation and going all the way through to the detailed requirements of production drawings, testing of prototypes, marketing and finally product launch.
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Leaving Certificate General StudyCastleknock Community College2005 - 2011I completed my Leaving Certificate in 2011, studying the following subjects, English, Maths, Irish, German, Geography, Construction Studies, Technology and Leaving Certificate Vocational Prep (LCVP). Throughout the Leaving Certificate I spent a lot of time working on my practical subjects, both of which required a final year project. Both Construction Studies and Technology gave me an opportunity to work with a basic design process and the freedom to creatively show my journey and detail my findings. I believe that it was these two subjects that sparked my initial interest in design and inspired me to pursue it as my area of expertise in life.
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Experience
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DesignerVancouver, CanadaJun 2017 - Present (7 years 5 months)Germanhaus are LEICHT's sole dealer & distributor on the west coast of Canada. They place a strong emphasis on Modern styling, discovering clientele's latent needs, utilising effective storage solutions & planning methods whilst ensuring a high quality service throughout the entirety of the process.
My main roles within Germanhaus include;
- Introducing new clientele to our product by walking them through our showroom and program range.
- Creating CAD plans and quotations for prospective clientele as well as refining any existing solutions.
- Assisting with ongoing projects which includes material/colour selection, design/layout related suggestions and creating CAD plans.
- Managing project installations by creating installation folders for team members, liaising with trades and contractors on site, organising supply/delivery of materials and visiting project site to monitor progress and troubleshoot. -
Kitchen DesignerAshbourne, IrelandJan 2015 - May 2017 (2 years 4 months)I spent two years at JD Kitchens & Bedrooms, where I gained first hand experience working with and implementing a new design process. I also had the opportunity to build upon my CAD skills (mainly Fusion 20/20), Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft office while at JD Kitchens & Bedrooms.
Some of my daily duties included:
- Opening and closing of showroom.
- Meeting with new clients and creating design briefs.
- Producing kitchen plans & specifications using a CAD programme (Fusion 20/20)
- Meeting with existing clients and assessing design & material options.
- Liaising between our workshop team, on-site fitters and suppliers.
- Managing the company's social media pages.
Whilst working here I also developed:
- My understanding of the design process through frequent face to face interactions with clients.
- My skills on Fusion 20/20, an interior design CAD programme.
- My knowledge of materials, fittings, treatments, finishing and appliances. -
Team MemberOdeonBlanchardstown, IrelandOct 2011 - Jul 2015 (3 years 9 months)Duties:
1) Provide a high quality service for customers.
2) Help customers with any complaints they may have.
3) Managing stockrooms and unpacking new stock. -
Till operator/Customer ServiceDLM Restaurant Enterprises LtdDublin, IrelandMar 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 9 months)Duties:
1) Serving customers/till operation.
2) Managing Stock .
3) Preparing food. -
Sales advisorPrimarkBlanchardstown, IrelandNov 2010 - Jan 2011 (2 months)Duties:
1) Restocking shelves and organising clothes/products.
2) Helping with Customer Queries.
3) Floor maintenance.
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Awards
First place in ‘Best Small Kitchen’ category at National Kitchen and Bathroom Association Design Awards in November 2019.
Runner up in ‘Best Small Kitchen’ category at National Kitchen and Bathroom Association Design Awards in December 2018.
First place in ‘Canadian’ category at The Global Kitchen Design Awards in November 2018. -
Affiliations
Associate Kitchen and Bathroom Designer with the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association.
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On Coroflot@AyrtonF, member since 2014
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