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
06.2025 - 07.2025
- 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
06.2024 - 07.2024
Commis chef
Food and Drink at Wimbledon
London, Greater London
06.2023 - 07.2023
Commis chef
Chipotle
London, Greater London
07.2022 - 09.2022
- 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
05.2021 - 08.2021
- 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 09.2023 -
Food and Drink
COSHH Risk Assessment
London 05.2021 - 05.2021
Bronze, Silver, Gold: DofE -
Duke of Edinburgh
London 10.2017 - 10.2020
A-Levels - Art and Design
Ibstock Place School
London 09.2018 - 04.2020
A-Levels - Physics
Ibstock Place School
London 09.2018 - 04.2020
A-Levels - Mathematics
Ibstock Place School
London 09.2018 - 04.2020
GCSEs -
Ibstock Place School
London 09.2013 - 04.2018
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
06.2025 - 07.2025
Commis chef
Food and Drink at Wimbledon
06.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Product Design
University of West England
09.2023 -
Commis chef
Food and Drink at Wimbledon
06.2023 - 07.2023
Commis chef
Chipotle
07.2022 - 09.2022
Commis chef
Pasta Evangelists
05.2021 - 08.2021
Food and Drink
COSHH Risk Assessment
05.2021 - 05.2021
A-Levels - Art and Design
Ibstock Place School
09.2018 - 04.2020
A-Levels - Physics
Ibstock Place School
09.2018 - 04.2020
A-Levels - Mathematics
Ibstock Place School
09.2018 - 04.2020
Bronze, Silver, Gold: DofE -
Duke of Edinburgh
10.2017 - 10.2020
GCSEs -
Ibstock Place School
09.2013 - 04.2018