Paul Nixon
Stoke on Trent,Staffordshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in AutoCAD software, project leadership, and material selection. Demonstrates proficiency in design development with a strong focus on quality control standards and BREEAM compliance. Skilled in resource allocation planning, budget oversight, and supplier negotiation to drive efficient product development. Adept at client relations and consultation, whilst prioritising time efficiency and proactive issue resolution. Committed to delivering technical guidance and support, fostering team leadership, and enhancing product knowledge for optimal design for manufacture.
Experienced design professional with focus on managing creative projects and leading cross-functional teams. Deliver innovative design solutions by leveraging strong leadership skills, strategic vision, and collaborative approach. Skilled in transforming client requirements into impactful, visually compelling outcomes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Design Manager
WJL Contracts Ltd.
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
2021.04 - 2026.05
Operations Manager / Estimator
WJL Contracts Ltd (formally Winston Joinery)
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
2010.01 - 2021.04
Production Co-Ordinator / Estimator
Winston Joinery Ltd
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
2001.02 - 2009.12
Bench Joiner
Winston Joinery Ltd.
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
1993.09 - 2001.01
Apprentice Bench Joiner
Winston Joinery Ltd.
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
1990.09 - 1993.08
Education
City & Guilds - Carpentry & Joinery
Stoke on Trent College
Stoke on Trent 1990.09 - 1993.06
GCSEs - Maths, Physics, Chemistry & Building Studies
Endon High School
Stoke on Trent 1985.09 - 1990.06
Skills
- Knowledge of cad software
- Resource allocation planning
- Expertise in material selections
- Graphic design mastery
- AutoCad
- Project leadership
- Proactive issue resolution
- Budget oversight
- Material sourcing
- Product development
- Technical guidance and support
- BREEAM standards
- Supplier negotiation
- Client relations
- Design for manufacture
- Project prioritisation
- Quality control standards
- CAD software proficiency
- Materials knowledge
- Knowledge of ISO standards
- Advanced mathematics
- Client consultation
- Time efficiency
- Team Leadership
- Product knowledge
- Critical feedback delivery
Affiliations
- Fitness
- Travel
Timeline
Design Manager
WJL Contracts Ltd.
2021.04 - 2026.05
Operations Manager / Estimator
WJL Contracts Ltd (formally Winston Joinery)
2010.01 - 2021.04
Production Co-Ordinator / Estimator
Winston Joinery Ltd
2001.02 - 2009.12
Bench Joiner
Winston Joinery Ltd.
1993.09 - 2001.01
Apprentice Bench Joiner
Winston Joinery Ltd.
1990.09 - 1993.08
City & Guilds - Carpentry & Joinery
Stoke on Trent College
1990.09 - 1993.06
GCSEs - Maths, Physics, Chemistry & Building Studies
Endon High School
1985.09 - 1990.06