Kush Parikh

Successful development and nurturing of key professional relationships with colleagues, clients and partners, resulting in fruitful collaborative projects. Ability to swiftly grasp and apply new skills, contributing to a reduction in project completion time and consistently staying ahead of industry trends. Exceptional oral communication skills to secure client satisfaction resulting in increased project opportunities and revenue growth for the company.

Effectively manage multiple projects, meeting deadlines and streamlining workflows.

Product Manager - ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

(2024-01)

Experienced product manager with over 7 years in the steel and timber door industry. Proficient in the product Lifecycle management, market analysis and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative and high-quality architectural hardware.

• Proven track record in identifying market trends, launching products, and driving category revenue growth, achieving £16 million in net sales in 2023.
• Regularly conduct product performance analysis and manage a portfolio of over 4,000 SKUs to optimise sales and profitability.
• Collaborate with our suppliers and procurement team to ensure all products meet quality standards, cost targets, and customer expectations.
• Skilled at working with teams to bridge the gap between our suppliers, procurement, marketing and sales.

Product Design Manager - Titan Door Systems Limited

(2019-07 - 2023-12)

Played a pivotal role in the establishment of a new company from its inception, spearheading its remarkable growth and ensuring its sustained success. Titan Door Systems is now in its fifth year, with a consistent annual turnover of over a million pounds.

• Managing a team of junior CAD technicians, introducing a weekly Excel performance report to ensure project/departmental goals are met while adhering to approval budgets.
• Consistently producing and meticulously checking elevation details, ensuring an 100% approval rate from architects with minimal revisions.
• Optimising supplier relationships for on-time and accurate production.
• Proactively engaging with clients, customers, and architects to ensure complete satisfaction and securing ongoing client relationships.
• Running and organising design meetings, organising pre-let meetings.
• Streamlining the procurement process, by efficiently raising and signing off purchase orders.
• Successfully completing over 1.5 million pounds' worth of billable work in 2022/23.
• Establishing key partnerships with leading steel door manufactures.

Contracts Engineering Manager - Taskmaster Doors Limited

(2019-04 - 2019-07)

• Achieving promotion to department management, recognised for consistently delivering high-quality work and exceeding departmental targets.
• Improved architectural approval rate through a commitment to design accuracy, efficiency and checks before production.
• Optimised production processes by closely coordinating with our factory
• Effectively liaised with site managers and design teams to align products with clients' needs and the construction program.

CAD Technician/Contracts Engineer - Titan Door Systems Limited

(2017-12 - 2019-04)

Specialised in the design, production, and installation of high-quality, architectural metal doorsets and glazed steel entrance systems.

• Key involvement in high-profile projects, such as London Canary Wharf, Heathrow Airport, and Goldman Sachs HQ, showcasing my ability to handle complex and high-stakes assignments.
• Producing elevation details for production, leading to high success rate of architectural approval.

Renewables Design Technician - JJM Building Supplies

(2014-07 - 2017-10)

• Successfully implemented Solar Photovoltaic solutions, resulting in significant cost-effective energy reductions for customers, both locally and nationally.
• Established and managed key client relationships with prominent companies, such as Taylor Wimpey, Redrow Homes, Keepmoat, Kier, Lovell, and Bellway Homes
• Produced high-quality technical documentation, such as site plans, elevation drawings, PV sting details, and electrical schematics on AutoCAD, which improved project accuracy.
• Managed the technical team, new enquiries and orders, showcasing strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated excellent teamwork resulting in the 2015 Derby Telegraph Small Business Award and being runners up for the East Midlands Chamber Highest Growth Award.

GAI certificate stage 1 & 2 - Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (2024 - 2025)

PRINCE2 foundation and practitioner certification - E-Careers, fully accredited by PEOPLECERT (2023)

BSc (Hon) - Architectural Technology - Birmingham City University (2012 - 2014)

HNC - Construction - Birmingham City University (2010 - 2012)

A level and AS levels - Wolverhampton Grammar School (2003 - 2010)