Cycling (Mostly MTB)
Nico Theunissen
Project Manager / Designer
Cape Town
Summary
Logical thinker with a knack for realistic problem-solving and practical solutions. Strong team player skilled in effective communication within group settings. Collaborative approach to design processes. Confident in tackling challenges within design scenarios. Diverse range of interests informs innovative solutions and unique designs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Manager to Special Projects
One to One Design Studio
Cape Town
07.2023 - Current
- Being part of a rapidly growing company, I was promoted to junior project manager after 4 months while assisting to company founder and creative director, Martin Döller.
- Assisting Martin Döller in special projects that include, but are not limited to: International clients (revering to the world) and People of interest (building and keeping relationships)
- Project Manager to key clients of the architectural industry and assisting on site to ensure provisions are in place and the design is followed through
- Finding the best products to align with the design intent, client expectations and within the given budge
- Ensure the information given to the client and architect is 100% accurate and adheres to the One to One philosophy
- Communicating with other departments on executing and delivering products and meeting to set deadlines
PA to Martin Döller
One to One Design Studio
Cape Town
04.2023 - Current
- As the PA to Martin Döller my responsibilities included managing his schedule, coordinating communications, and facilitating the seamless execution of creative projects
- I handle administrative tasks, schedule meetings, and act as a liaison between the director and various clients, international and local
- My responsibilities extend to event coordination, creative support, and proactive problem-solving
- The position demands adaptability, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in office tools to navigate the fast-paced and creative environment successfully
- Maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion in handling sensitive information are integral aspects of my role, ensuring the efficient functioning of the creative team and the director's office
- I was also part of project managing the design team and mostly client expectations. Leading up to the big reveal, I also assisted in managing execution of the reveal of the world's largest residential chandelier to the respective media and the client.
Site Acquisition Specialist and Draughtsman
Highwave Consultants (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town
11.2017 - 04.2023
- Identification of prospective properties
- Interpretation of municipal by-laws and land use guidelines to ensure project viability
- Identification of servitudes and favorable site positioning
- First contact and negotiation with landlords
- Consultation, negotiation, and technical site survey meetings with the landlords
- Supporting document gathering and drafting of lease agreements
- Lease agreement completion checks
- Providing technical site survey information and support to technical drawing team
- Providing project status updates to landlords
- Project status update meetings with head office for site acquisition progress
- Head office meetings for future site planning
- Drawing up building plans for municipal approval, consult with clients as well as contractors
- Site visits and site inspections to do custom designs
Logo Design
ACE Cote Refrigeration
Cape Town
02.2019 - 02.2019
- Logo Design for a new company that specializes in repairing refrigerated products
- Anything from household refrigerators to air condition units to large scale fridges
- The client wanted to redesign his old logo into something modern and contemporary, some added color but not too distracting, something that has the company name in it and can also be used as a logo
Store Manager and Designer
Ouhout Meubels
Cape Town
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Daily stocktaking and store operations, maintaining workflow and assigning jobs
- Store planning, financial planning and budget controlling, scheduling expenditures
- Identifying current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
- Formulates pricing policies by viewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends
- Designing new and relevant furniture, while keeping with current company design language
- Using customer feedback to improve existing products and designs and implementing them
Web Shop Development and Graphic Design (DTP)
Wizardz Print and Design
Cape Town
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Web shop Development responsibilities included extensive research of existing products and customer requirements, interpreting client needs into a digital language for e-commerce system database
- Basic coding for templates, default designs and custom web-based content
- Writing / coding a script for custom content (booklets, brochures, business cards, posters, etc)
- Website editing and designing for e-commerce portal, maintaining of social media and photography
- Graphic design and DTP (V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)
- Designing for existing and new clients
- Keeping existing clients' designs up to date, making changes, new design ideas for products
- Assisting walk-in clients with design needs, new designs, logo designs, custom designs, printing, large format printing, scanning, creating custom booklets, hardcovers and soft covers
Sales Assistant
Ouhout Meubels
Cape Town
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Restocking depleted or low shop items by getting stock from storage and ensuring that the sales floor is organized according to established guidelines
- Assisting customers in locating desired shop items
- Informing customers of shop promotions to encourage purchases
- Performing end-of-day cleaning duties, which includes wiping down windows, mirrors, and fixtures as well as sweeping and mopping the shop floor
- Addressing and resolving customers complaints in a professional manner
- Processing customer payments using the shop's Point of Sale (POS) system
- Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of store items to provide advice and recommendations as needed
Logo Design
A.F.M. Wolseley Freelance
Cape Town
06.2012 - 07.2012
- Logo Design for the A.F.M
- Church in Wolseley
- The Pastor approached me to design a new church logo, something with a clear message and a logo only
- It would need to be unique to the church but also clear in what it symbolizes
- The logo itself would need to be able to be used in any way, from letterhead to stamp and even on the building
Education
National Diploma - Industrial Design
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2012 - 11.2017
Graduate Certificate - Design Foundation Course
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2010 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Graafwater High School
Graafwater, Western Cape 04.2009 - 12.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Windows OS
- Mac OS
- Microsoft Office
- Google Office Suite
- Trello
- Adobe Suite
- Google Sketch Up
- Solid Works
- Fusion 360
- Metal-based machinery
- Wood-based machinery
Accomplishments
- Head Boy in Matric year | 2009
- Received 95% for an Interior Design project in Design Foundation at CPUT | 2010
- Coached the 0/16 Rugby at High School Jan Van Riebeech | 2014
- Tied for 2nd place in final business project for a design concept | 2017
- Received National Diploma in Three Dimensional Design from CPUT | 2017
- Worked with Shell South Africa on a concept design for a cell phone tower | 2017
- Managed and Assisted in installing the world's largest residential chandelier | 2023
Personality Traits
- Honesty
- Thinking Logically
- Team Player
- Problem Solving
- Innovation
Designexperience
12 years
Locations
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000, South Africa
- Graafwater High School, Graafwater, Western Cape, 7300, South Africa
Personal Information
- Profession: Industrial / Product Design
- Date of Birth: 12/07/91
- Nationality: South African
Interests
Rock climbing
Squash
Motor Racing
Watch Making
Cycling, Rock climbing, Squash,
I enjoy a mix of active and creative hobbies that keep me balanced and engaged. Cycling, rock climbing, and squash help me stay fit, challenge my problem-solving skills, and build agility, while my passion for watchmaking allows me to express patience, precision, and a love for intricate design and craftsmanship.
Timeline
Project Manager to Special Projects
One to One Design Studio
07.2023 - Current
PA to Martin Döller
One to One Design Studio
04.2023 - Current
Logo Design
ACE Cote Refrigeration
02.2019 - 02.2019
Site Acquisition Specialist and Draughtsman
Highwave Consultants (Pty) Ltd
11.2017 - 04.2023
Store Manager and Designer
Ouhout Meubels
05.2017 - 10.2017
Web Shop Development and Graphic Design (DTP)
Wizardz Print and Design
03.2016 - 05.2017
Sales Assistant
Ouhout Meubels
01.2015 - 02.2016
Logo Design
A.F.M. Wolseley Freelance
06.2012 - 07.2012
National Diploma - Industrial Design
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2012 - 11.2017
Graduate Certificate - Design Foundation Course
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2010 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Graafwater High School
04.2009 - 12.2009
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