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Gemma Lomas

Curriculum Vitae

 

E-mail: gemma_lomas@msn.com

Web: http://gemmalomas.wix.com/gemmalomasdesigns

Professional Information

Industrial Product Designer, Experienced in coordinating product design development through to production, monitoring design trends, conforming to regulations, and value engineering. Extensive, practical, working knowledge, of the commercial catering equipment sector.

Work Experience

  • Responsible for the whole Research and Development Department. Planning and managing efficiency, by setting and monitoring KPI’s.

  • Adept at working with customers to develop products to their individual specification.

  • Experienced in complete product development from concept generation through to mass production, bespoke product design, and redevelopment value engineering.

  • Proficient at working in accordance with regulations and British Standards and producing technical support documents for product certification.

  • Dedicated to working with all departments to resolve issues, identify practical solutions, and improve quality procedures.

 

Production Design Engineering Manager - Parry Group Ltd

​2008 - present

Skills

Graphics software

Photoshop

Illustrator

Flash

CAD software

Pro Engineer

Solidworks

Autocad

Autokitchen

Lantek

Management Software

Sage

Factory Master

General Software

Microsoft Office

Open Office

 

Interests

Hot Air Ballooning

  • Active member of a club. Taken part in several hot air ballooning holidays to France and Italy and numerous festivals within the UK.

DIY

  • Interested in interior design and gardening

Designing

  • Keeping up to date with design trends, visiting exhibitions and museums, designing furniture, and painting.

Photography

  • Evening course.

Fitness

  • Regularly attend Zumba classes, go to the gym, and swimming.

Further Study

  • Online Course University of Salford - Social Media

  • Online Course University of Nottingham - Sustainability

 

 

 

2010 - present

2010 - present

Product Design Technical Assistant - Parry Group Ltd

​2005 - 2008

  • Competent in 3D CAD design and analysis, and producing engineering and manufacturing drawings.

  • Skilled in producing renderings and visualisations.

  • Practiced in converting 3D CAD sheet metal models into 2D parts and programming tooling and machining to create CNC files for use with an automated AMADA punch press.

  • Confidential product development project in association with the Ministry of Defence.

  • Evaluating and redesigning hand wear and footwear, focusing particularly on ergonomics, usability, safety and practicality.

Research Assistant - Loughborough University

​2003

  • 2.1 BA (Hons) Industrial Design and Technology

  • Major Project - A study into the needs and wants of users of microwave ovens, culminating in an innovative design concept for an attractive, ergonomic, practical, space saving kitchen appliance.

  • Dissertation - An investigation into the way people look at cars and perceive them to have personalities, and how this affects the likelihood that they will be attracted to the product.

  • Level 6 Professional Diploma in Marketing

Loughborough University

​2001 - 2004

The Chartered Institute of Marketing

​2006 - 2008

Education

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