Andy Gray

I am a highly motivated and organised professional with extensive experience managing diverse projects in museums, heritage, themed entertainment, and the care industry. My expertise includes proficiency in Computer-Aided Design, value engineering, quoting, buying, and overseas procurement. Successful implementation of large-scale production, ensuring quality control,

delivery, and installation in both domestic and global markets. Proven ability in direct client/student engagement and stakeholder management at all levels. I am enthusiastic about engaging in hands on work and am eager to acquire any necessary training or qualifications relevant to this role.

Residential House Manager – Ruskin Mill College June 2019 – May 2020

• Overseeing and supervising a team of five staff and the effective operation of a residential provision. Liaising with parents and other agencies, ensuring all activities within the household adhere to CQC requirements and guidelines.

Holistic Engagement Worker – Ruskin Mill College Sept 2018 – June 2019

• Supporting students during college sessions, social enterprise opportunities and in their residential provision throughout the week/weekend.

3D Designer - 2DCube - Bristol, England Feb 2014 – Sept 2018

• Freelance 2D and 3D design, digital model making, public art, sculpture & street furniture.

Project Manager - ARNO GB Bristol & ARNO Istanbul - Turkey Aug 2008 – Feb 2014

• Estimating, quoting - managing production, delivery & installation for Adidas, Honda, Hyundai,

Nokia, The North Face, Toyota among others.

• Installation of showrooms, own store and shop in shop concepts, logistics and warehousing.

Project Manager - Cod Steaks Ltd - Bristol, England 2006 – 2008

• Head of R&D team, tooling, injection moulding research, workflow management for a wearable.

children’s construction toy launched by Bandai in 2010.

3D Designer - Bright White Ltd - York, England 2003 – 2006

• 2D & 3D Computer Aided Design to manufacture of large-scale projects within the Ent’s Industries.

Prop Maker - Scenic Route Ltd - York, England 2001 – 2003

• The Deep Hull, La Bioscope Alsace France, Bacardi Visitor Centre Puerto Rico.

Scenic Sculptor Intern - Stephen Pyle Studio - Hitchin, England 2000 – 2001

• AC/DC Stiff Upper Lip World Tour, Madame Tussaud’s NYC, Sarah Brightman La Luna Tour.

• BA Model Design - University of Hertfordshire 1997 – 2001
• HND Design Crafts for the Entertainment Industries 1995 – 1997

Cleveland College of Art & Design

• BTEC National Diploma Art & Design - North Lindsey College 1993 – 1995
• BTEC 1st Diploma Art & Design - North Lindsey College 1992 – 1993