Oliver Daw
London
Summary
A dedicated product design student on track for a high 2:1 in Ba(Hons) in Product Design, with a strong foundation in CAD and rendering software including Rhino, Solidworks, Keyshot, and some experience in Blender. Notable achievements include the development of a 6500-word project proposal and the photorealistic ground-up design of a Brompton Folding Bike. Gained practical experience through work placements at Snell David architecture firm and The Avenue Cookery School which has since developed into a strong foundation for working with a large team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Chef de partie
Food and Drink at Wimbledon
London, Greater London
2025.06 - 2025.07
- Collaborated with other chefs for special events and banquets.
- Assisted head chef in delivering quality dishes within tight deadlines.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Supervised junior staff, ensuring efficient teamwork during service hours.
- Prepared and plated food in tight timescales.
Commis chef
Food and Drink at Wimbledon
London, Greater London
2024.06 - 2024.07
Commis chef
Food and Drink at Wimbledon
London, Greater London
2023.06 - 2023.07
Commis chef
Chipotle
London, Greater London
2022.07 - 2022.09
- Organised storage areas for easy access to ingredients during busy periods.
- Enforced health and safety guidelines amongst the team, promoting a safe working environment.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to endsure efficient service.
- Participated in daily inventory checks to avoid ingredient shortages.
- Worked in front of house team to coordinate fast, fresh food in line with industry standards.
Commis chef
Pasta Evangelists
London, Greater London
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Operated a shadow kitchen using deliveroo solo for 2 months after 1 month of training.
- Participated in daily inventory checks to avoid ingredient shortages.
- Maintained high hygiene standards throughout kitchen operations.
- Organised storage areas for easy access to ingredients during busy periods.
- Followed recipes meticulously, ensuring consistent dish quality.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth kitchen operations.
- Ensured proper portion control reducing unnecessary wastage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Product Design
University of West England
Bristol 2023.09 -
Food and Drink
COSHH Risk Assessment
London 2021.05 - 2021.05
Bronze, Silver, Gold: DofE -
Duke of Edinburgh
London 2017.10 - 2020.10
A-Levels - Art and Design
Ibstock Place School
London 2018.09 - 2020.04
A-Levels - Physics
Ibstock Place School
London 2018.09 - 2020.04
A-Levels - Mathematics
Ibstock Place School
London 2018.09 - 2020.04
GCSEs -
Ibstock Place School
London 2013.09 - 2018.04
Skills
- Experienced in Rhino
- Experienced in Solidworks
- Experienced in Keyshot
- Some experience in Blender
- Developed 6500 word Project Proposal
- Photorealistic ground up design of CAD and rendered Brompton Folding Bike
- Work experience for a month at Snell David (Architecture Firm)
- Work experience for a month at The Avenue Cookery School
- On track for a high 2:1 in Ba(Hons) in Product Design
Timeline
Chef de partie
Food and Drink at Wimbledon
2025.06 - 2025.07
Commis chef
Food and Drink at Wimbledon
2024.06 - 2024.07
Bachelor of Arts - Product Design
University of West England
2023.09 -
Commis chef
Food and Drink at Wimbledon
2023.06 - 2023.07
Commis chef
Chipotle
2022.07 - 2022.09
Commis chef
Pasta Evangelists
2021.05 - 2021.08
Food and Drink
COSHH Risk Assessment
2021.05 - 2021.05
A-Levels - Art and Design
Ibstock Place School
2018.09 - 2020.04
A-Levels - Physics
Ibstock Place School
2018.09 - 2020.04
A-Levels - Mathematics
Ibstock Place School
2018.09 - 2020.04
Bronze, Silver, Gold: DofE -
Duke of Edinburgh
2017.10 - 2020.10
GCSEs -
Ibstock Place School
2013.09 - 2018.04