I’m a reliable, detail-oriented professional with a background spanning manufacturing, warehouse management, design, and customer service. I combine practical, hands-on skills with a creative edge in leatherworking, casting, and decorative arts. I’m adaptable, quick to learn, and enjoy turning ideas into tangible results. I’m seeking opportunities to apply my design and project-management experience in a collaborative setting.

Tristan Dowrick

I’m a reliable, detail-oriented professional with a background spanning manufacturing, warehouse management, design, and customer service. I combine practical, hands-on skills with a creative edge in leatherworking, casting, and decorative arts. I’m adaptable, quick to learn, and enjoy turning ideas into tangible results. I’m seeking opportunities to apply my design and project-management experience in a collaborative setting.

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I’m a reliable, detail-oriented professional with a background spanning manufacturing, warehouse management, design, and customer service. I combine practical, hands-on skills with a creative edge in leatherworking, casting, and decorative arts. I’m adaptable, quick to learn, and enjoy turning ideas into tangible results. I’m seeking opportunities to apply my design and project-management experience in a collaborative setting.

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Work Experience

Casting Technician / CNC Operator at Soloman and Wu / Foresso and Lunts Casting (Redundant)
August 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026
Operated CNC machinery, programmed custom specifications, and performed quality inspections on finished products. Produced wax sculptures and moulds from client designs for bronze and other metal casting processes. Conducted metal finishing and welding, maintaining high quality standards under tight deadlines.
Warehouse Manager at Washstation
December 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Managed stock control for over 600 items, maintained inventory accuracy, and ensured orderly warehouse operations. Used Field Motion to update stock records, process invoices, and coordinate deliveries. Packaged and dispatched stock to designated job locations and liaised with nationwide engineers to ensure stock availability.
Head Leatherworker at Gnosis Studios
April 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Led leather and prop making, cleared backlog of orders, and ensured timely production. Managed leatherworking tasks for various prop and costume projects and ensured quality control.
Warehouse Manager / Designer & China Decorator at Stokes Croft China – Bristol
September 1, 2021 - February 29, 2024
Handled warehouse management, stock intake and storage; led health and safety initiatives for manual handling. Produced and decorated lines of fine bone china per design standards, managed kiln operations, and supported marketing input and promotions. Managed weekly shop duties including customer service, stock taking, and online order processing.
Lead Writer at Gold Mountain Games
August 1, 2021 - May 31, 2023
Part of the management team planning, managing, and delivering content for tabletop RPGs. Led a globally distributed writing team, set deadlines, ran creative meetings, coordinated with art and social media teams, and evaluated submitted work.
Trainee Leatherworker / Artistic Director at Stardust LARPcraft
August 1, 2016 - September 30, 2021
Designed, carved, tooled, dyed, and finished leather goods; expanded product range and created original embossing designs. Produced bespoke and retail leather costumes, managed trade show attendance, and maintained high customer satisfaction through clear communication.
Assistant Site Manager at Environ Freshford Mill – Bath
October 1, 2015 - August 31, 2016
Managed day-to-day site operations, ensured health and safety compliance, and oversaw stock controls and incoming deliveries.
Labourer / Head Labourer at Crest Nicholson Riverside Dev – Bath
October 1, 2014 - October 31, 2015
Site management responsibilities including crew allocation, rotation, stock checking, and skip management; promoted to Head Labourer after two months.
Hotel Service Assistant at NHS Bristol Heart Foundation Hospital – Bristol
February 1, 2008 - August 31, 2010
Maintained high cleanliness and hygiene across public areas; covered food prep areas when needed.
Data Entry and File Clerk at Axa Insurance – Bristol
April 1, 2007 - November 30, 2007
Collated daily post and entered information into the computer system; organized and filed documents.
Phone Survey Operator at Social Data – Sustrans (Bristol)
June 1, 2006 - March 31, 2007
Conducted phone surveys on local transport issues; handled difficult respondents and performed data collection.
Head Caster at Lamorna Pottery – Penzance
June 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Led casting operations, created master casts, finished models, and prepared materials for production.

Education

BA Honours in 3D Design at Bath Spa University
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014

Qualifications

First Aid at Work
August 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016
Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
April 1, 2015 - April 1, 2015
CSCS
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
COSHH
January 11, 2030 - June 11, 2026
Manual Handling
January 11, 2030 - June 11, 2026
Asbestos Awareness
January 11, 2030 - June 11, 2026
GDPR UK Advanced
January 11, 2030 - June 11, 2026
CPD Accredited
January 11, 2030 - June 11, 2026
Working at Height
January 11, 2030 - June 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education