SAMUEL MCLEAN
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PROFILE
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Bachelor’s of Engineering
Project Management experience in both digital and engineering design projects.
Possess digital media marketing, branding & e-commerce experience.
Extensive experience with video-making and editing suites.
Team player and self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Aerospace & Propulsion
Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
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A-Levels: English, Mathematics, and Physics
St. Christopher’s International School, Manama, Bahrain
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SKILLS
Software:
• Graphic Design (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Web Design (Wordpress, Wix, HTML, CSS)
• CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
• Editing Suites (FCPX, Premiere Pro, Avid, AfterEffects)
• Programming Languages: HTML5, C++, Xcode
• Windows, Mac OS (entire suites)
General:
• Technical Writing (all forms)
• UX/UI Design & Wire-framing
• Digital Marketing Campaigns, SEO, E-Commerce
• Agile software development methodologies
• Photography, Videography & Content Creation
• Analytics (Google Analytics, Statistical Analysis for Online Campaigns)
• Various organizational and business-management apps
PROJECTS & EXPERIENCE
Final Year University-Sponsored Engineering Project (Sept. 2015 – May 2016)
PROJECT MANAGER / DESIGNER
• Project managed final year engineering design project, building a 25-ft Iceboat
for recreational sailing by implementing functional steering mechanism with
excessive force reduction and setting new speed record
• Used C++, SolidWorks and Excel for Simulation & Analysis
• Spearheaded and managed all technical documentation and management
• Manufactured multiple components from various materials
Drone Cage Start Up (January – May 2015)
TEAM LEAD / 3D DESIGNER
• Project managed from initial design concepts to final delivery
• Successfully manufactured two separate crash-proof design attachments to
ensure continued flight of drone in the event of collision with the environment
• Lightweight, low-cost 3D printed structure which can be re-dimensioned for
multiple recreational quad-copters
Director / Producer (May 2014-)
DIRECTOR / EDITOR / WRITER
• Produced numerous short films that have achieved Festival Recognition
• Led teams of up to 25 people on film sets
• Designed and directed the implementation of VFX and Color Correction
• Portfolio site: www.samuel-mac.com
WORK & EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE: WEB/GRAPHIC DESIGN, VIDEO CREATION (2013 – Present)
• UX Design, Web & Graphic Design, Company Branding and Video and content
editing for multi-media or instructional purposes.
• Designed E-Commerce stores, Portfolio websites and Landing Pages
• Designed mockups and wireframes to user specifications
CAPE PLC: SITE WORKER (2011 Summer Internship)
• Obtained British Standards Safety Passport and worked on large-scale
petrochemical power plant in the North East of England.
• Trained in waste removal and insulation methods.
• Hands-on experience with industrial tooling, insulation and building materials and
site protocol with hazardous chemicals.
VARIOUS (2011-present)
• Busboy/Waiter at restaurants
• Telemarketing and Sales
• E-commerce for Fashion & Media websites
• Marketing & Recruitment for Multi-media company
