James Kirkpatrick

James Kirkpatrick

Creative DirectorLondon, United Kingdom
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James Kirkpatrick

James Kirkpatrick

Creative DirectorLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Professional and determined are two key words that best describe me. During a successful career in the fast-paced operational environment, I have held numerous senior positions working as a Maintenance Manager, Senior Manager and Studio Support. My main areas of expertise include project management, budget management, relationship management, as well as delivering projects aimed at improving performance. Key highlights include the introduction of new processes, project management within an agile environment and managing operations to a high standard, whilst leading a truly integrated team. In all of my roles, I have been instrumental in influencing business-critical decisions and in transforming ideas into practical solutions. I have also played a lead role in managing a diverse team and ensuring continuous performance within any business I have worked in.
Work history
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    Creative Directorfáilte studio
    United KingdomFull Time
    fáilte studio began with our Founder and Creative Director, James Galbraith Kirkpatrick, wanting to share his passion for simple living, to help people experience the calm and joy that comes with taking care of the quotidian elements of our lives. We believe in making the home an immersive environment. The plate you eat from, the unique objects in your space, the music in your ears and the fragrances that fill your rooms. Each choice can elevate your atmosphere and well-being. Our design-led studio produces and curates sustainable tableware, homeware and atmospheric fragrances, all of which have been formed by hand and derived from nature.
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    Maintenance CoordinatorThe Fountain Workshop Ltd
    London, United KingdomFull Time
    Maintenance Co-Ordinator / Maintenance Manager The Fountain Workshop Ltd RESPONSIBILITIES • Effectively use project management skills to manage the daily operations, ensuring that all projects are carried out to the highest standards on within the strict timeframes • Successfully use communication to build relationships with clients, understanding their requirements to plan logically and financially, ensuring that they are continuously updated with the progress of projects • Developing an approach that will summarise and provide detailed technicians reports for clients • Productively manage all team schedules with an approach that suits different personalities and experience, delegating tasks and monitoring the performance of the team • Recognised as an SME to train and mentor new technicians, whilst understanding areas for staff to improve and addressing these learnings • Demonstrate numeracy skills by supporting with all budget topics including spend targets and improving the profitability, ensuring all projects are aligned with budgets to prevent overspends • Actively leverage business knowledge to support with both brand development and acquiring new business • Implemented improved administration by developing paperless systems for reporting and invoicing
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Skills
  • Visual Arts
  • Design
  • Adobe Software
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Budget Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Wood Working
Education
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    BA(Hons) Fine ArtCentral Saint Martins (UAL)
     - London, United Kingdom
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    Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignUCA - University of Creative Arts
     - United Kingdom