Qualified furniture designer and product development manager with over 18 years combined experience in furniture design and production. A wide understanding of clients needs for commercially appealing furniture from the high-street to large scale contract projects. All gained from experience in both large scale production runs in the Far East and bespoke furniture design projects (commercial contract & private commissions).Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to multi-task. Attentive to detail with logical and analytical approach to solving technical, design, quality and operational problems. Flexible in approach and commitment to work. Has traveled extensively on business to Europe, Africa, and China. Very resourceful. Strong when working in a stand-alone capacity and thrives in a demanding environment. Currently work for an Irish wholesale and design company pursuing my creative leadership ambitions. Travels extensively to China.Specialties: Furniture product design & product development, identifying market trends, initiating concepts, furniture manufacture, new product sourcing & development to specific price categories, factory sourcing, approval of 3D renders / production drawings / technical specifications, quality control support, specifying, project management, problem solving, price negotiation, organising photo-shoots / POS materials, organising of stand at international trade fairs.