Declan Kearney
Kilbirnie
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in Ansys Mechanical and FEA, computational fluid dynamics, and 3D CAD design using Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks. Proficient in engineering drawings and manufacturing process modelling, with a strong background in production design using Lanner WITNESS and mold design with PTC Creo. Demonstrates patience and diplomacy, alongside a keen awareness of inventory management and retail law compliance. Committed to leveraging technical skills to drive innovation in engineering solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Retail Staff
Tesco Large Store
Kilbirnie
2021.10 - 2026.05
- Responsible for stacking shelves, working to a high standard in an increasingly tight time frame.
- Part of a small team of alcohol bond keyholders, which is the highest value part of the warehouse.
- Trained till operator.
- Participated actively in staff meetings, encouraging team spirit and cohesion.
- Performed price checks for customers with accuracy, ensuring trust and credibility.
- Followed company policies and guidelines, strictly maintaining standards of operation.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of products by answering customer queries effectively.
- Educated customers on product features and benefits resulting in increased sales.
Waiting staff
Anaya's restaurant
Kilbirnie
2018.03 - 2021.09
- Responsible for seating and serving 60-plus customers.
- Responsible for dealing with seating plan and making sure it is as efficient as possible.
- Responsible for taking orders.
- Responsible for dealing with customer payments and operating the till.
- Handled cash transactions accurately whilst maintaining financial integrity at all times.
- Assured compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring customer well-being.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues alike.
Education
MEng - Mechanical Engineering
Glasgow Caledonian University
GlasgowBEng - Mechanical Engineering
Glasgow Caledonian University
GlasgowHigher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
City of Glasgow College
Glasgow 2021.09 - 2023.06
Skills
- Ansys Mechanical and FEA
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Autodesk Inventor and 3D CAD
- Engineering drawings
- Lanner WITNESS for production design
- PTC Creo for mold design
- Manufacturing process modelling
- SolidWorks for 3D CAD
- Patience and diplomacy
- Inventory management awareness
- Retail law compliance
Affiliations
- Motorsport
- Sim Racing
- Sim Racing Engineering
Modules
Advanced Computer-Aided Engineering
Applied Thermo Fluids and Computational Fluid Mechanics
Design Process, Assembly, and Manufacture
Engineering Design and Analysis 3 & 4
Manufacturing Management
Mechanical Engineering Research Project
MEng Team Project
Simulation for Design and Manufacture
Strategy and Innovation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Staff
Tesco Large Store
2021.10 - 2026.05
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
City of Glasgow College
2021.09 - 2023.06
Waiting staff
Anaya's restaurant
2018.03 - 2021.09
MEng - Mechanical Engineering
Glasgow Caledonian University
BEng - Mechanical Engineering
Glasgow Caledonian University