Fusion 360
Tugrul Govsa
Senior Product-Transport Designer
Izmir Turkey
Summary
Passionate Product Designer, knowledgeable in creating production-ready designs. Educated understanding of new product development processes with solid research focus mindset. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 20 years. Resourceful individual skilled in sketching, creating 3D models, creating mockups, rapid prototypes and renderings. Comfortable presenting designs to key stakeholders. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through extreme attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Looking for a Product Designer position with a cutting edge organization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Industrial Designer - Co-Owner
Lilgaea Creative D&D
İzmir
01.2018 - Current
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Suggested enhancements to product design that would improve user experience.
- Hand drawn sketches for products concepts and ideas.
- Produced cad models using Rhino 3d, Solidworks and Fusion 360.
- Produced rapid prototypes using FDM and SLA 3D printers.
- Assembled physical parts using 3D Computer Aided Design data to facilitate additive fabrication process.
- Designed fixtures for testing and product life cycle validation.
- Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Traveled to manufacturing facilities to evaluate product creation and point out potential issues.
- Negotiated with vendors and manufacturers on pricing, services and scheduled shipping windows.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Identified changes in project scope and modified job schedule accordingly.
- Contacted proper stakeholders to share changes to project scope and timelines.
General Manager - Head of D&D
Bentcam Retail Products
İzmir
02.2008 - 11.2017
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
- Utilized enterprise risk management software to improve operational insight and planning.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Hand drawn sketches for products concepts and ideas. Constantly designing mechanically sound and reliable mechanisms. Validation of potential solutions with extensive tests.
- Designed fixtures for testing and product life cycle validation.
- Drafted new and updated designs using Solidworks, Fusion 360 and Autocad.
- Completed as many as 5 design projects each year.
- Researched and investigated project requirements.
- Designed, prototyped and tested commercial refrigeration glass doors systems and lighting systems.
Company Owner
Govsa High Performance Composites
Izmir
04.2003 - 11.2007
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
- Automated manual workflows to improve audit controls.
- Managed 35 employees by supervising daily tasks.
- Motivated employees to consistently improve performance through company-wide incentive plans.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Worked with raw materials to develop complete and commercially viable products.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Designing fixtures for testing and analyses for product life cycle.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
Design Assistant
MAT Performance Sailling Yachts
İzmir
10.2000 - 01.2003
- Conducted market research to understand trends and customer preferences.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Read and accurately interpreted blueprints to install and maintain components such as rigging, engine and keel within hull of ship.
- Prepared drafts on interior layout alternatives using Rhino 3D.
- Hand drawn sketches for exterior and interior concepts and ideas.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Product/Transport Design
Coventry University
Coventry UK 09.1995 - 06.1999
High School Diploma -
Cakabey High School
İzmir Turkey 09.1992 - 06.1995
Skills
Industrial and Product Design
Software
Solidworks
Rhino 3D
Keyshot
Vray
Interests
Philosophy
Contemporary Arts
Psychology
Sailing
Sailing
Sailing employs winds, sea conditions, geographic constrains and future planing. There are limitless and endless possibilities for reaching your goal or destination. Constant adjustments and alterations has to made during the course of your journey. There is not a single definite answer or a path for your ultimate target but series of cumulative decisions which lead to it. Foremost, the most satisfactory part is the journey to your goals.
Timeline
Industrial Designer - Co-Owner
Lilgaea Creative D&D
01.2018 - Current
General Manager - Head of D&D
Bentcam Retail Products
02.2008 - 11.2017
Company Owner
Govsa High Performance Composites
04.2003 - 11.2007
Design Assistant
MAT Performance Sailling Yachts
10.2000 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Product/Transport Design
Coventry University
09.1995 - 06.1999
High School Diploma -
Cakabey High School
09.1992 - 06.1995