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Sam Todd

@samtodd

Operations and product design leader blending e‑commerce, AI, robotics and UX to scale manufacturing businesses.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can combine product design, automation and systems leadership to scale operations, introduce AI/robotics, and improve end‑to‑end efficiency within a collaborative, growth‑focused team.

I am a dynamic operations and systems leader with over 20 years' experience in design, e‑commerce and manufacturing, skilled at bridging design and technology to drive sustainable growth. I have led e‑commerce platform design (Figma to WooCommerce), implemented MRP/CRM systems (CIN7, monday.com), and introduced AI vision and robotic automation that doubled e‑commerce turnover and halved manual labour in production.

I design for manufacture and build technical coordination systems and 3D visual assets (3ds Max, V‑Ray/Corona), recruit and manage distributed teams, and create automated workflows using n8n and GPT‑based models. I focus on improving end‑to‑end processes, real‑time KPI dashboards and scalable factory layouts to deliver cost‑accurate, efficient production and stronger market responsiveness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Internal Business Systems Manager

Project Timber

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 11 months)

Led implementation of MRP/CRM (CIN7, monday.com) and automation workflows, introduced AI vision for robotics monitoring, and scaled e-commerce to double revenue from £5M to £10M in two years while reducing manual labour 50%.

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Technical Co-ordinator

T2 Design Solutions

Jan 2015 - Jan 2021 (6 years)

Managed technical coordination and large-scale 3D visualisation projects, developed internal libraries and workflows, and coordinated remote teams to deliver high-volume renders and configurator integrations on time and to spec.

Kybotech / Garden Buildings Direct logoKD

Product Designer

Kybotech / Garden Buildings Direct

Jan 2011 - Jan 2015 (4 years)

Led product design and design-for-manufacture for garden buildings, producing 3D models, drawings, BOMs and e-commerce content while improving workflows linking design, marketing and production.

LA

Production Assistant

Lewis Design Associates

Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)

Supported award-winning design consultancy with prototype development, model making and studio operations, contributing to commercial product and retail design deliverables.

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Workshop Assistant

Hodges and Drake Design

Jan 2002 - Jan 2004 (2 years)

Assisted in prototype assembly and display unit build, supporting workshop production and developing practical manufacturing and materials handling skills.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Nottingham Trent University logoNU

Nottingham Trent University

Bachelor of Arts, Product Design

2004 - 2008

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Product Design, studying product development, design for manufacture, and 3D visualisation.

WC

Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College

A Levels, A Levels

2002 - 2004

Completed A Level studies including Design, Psychology, and Geography, and AS Level Art.

TS

The Lancaster School

GCSEs, Secondary Education

1997 - 2002

Grade: 10 GCSEs A* - B

Secondary education achieving 10 GCSEs with grades between A* and B.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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