Samuel Carville

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Head of Product Design at International School of Lausanne
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Managed a team of 7, focusing on efficiency, equal voice, and respect. Set weekly meeting agendas, facilitated timely discussions, and appraised team members annually with growth targets. Developed departmental and school policies including Health, Safety and Risk assessment and a restorative-style behaviour policy, leveraging iterative improvement, cross-department collaboration, data analysis, and evidence-based solutions.
MYP and DP Product Design Teacher at International School of Lausanne
January 1, 2015 - November 15, 2025
Launched a 2-year DP program, focusing on curriculum development toward a user-centered design approach. Taught UCD methodology, UX research, digital prototyping, and product testing. Coordinated department H&S portfolio, curriculum mapping, and budget management.
Head of Product Design at Busan International Foreign School, South Korea
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Managed a team of 4 developing the iGCSE and MYP program with a focus on 6Rs. Developed three cross-curriculum STEM projects and implemented a House system to celebrate achievements across academics, sports, and extracurricular activities.
Secondary School Teacher at Seaford College, West Sussex, England
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Developed the AFL policy; supported the Green Power electric car racing competition (National winners 2018); assisted with the Duke of Edinburgh award.
Travel & Adventure
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Accomplishments include PADI Advanced diving certificate, Everest Base Camp, volunteering in Cambodia & Thailand, and husky sledding in Mongolia; ML & SPA assessments completed; ski seasons in Austria and Canada.
Head of Product Design at International School of Lausanne
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Led a team of 7 developing ways of working to improve efficiency, equal voice and respect. Set weekly agendas, facilitated timely discussions, and conducted annual performance reviews with growth targets. Developed Health, Safety and Risk policies and a restorative behaviour framework, delivering cross-department collaboration and data-driven solutioning.
Product Design Teacher (IB MYP & DP) at International School of Lausanne
January 1, 2015 - Present
Launched and developed the two-year DP program, focusing on curriculum development towards a user-centered design approach. Taught content on UCD methodology, UX research, digital prototyping and product testing. Coordinated Health & Safety portfolio, curriculum mapping, and budget management.
Head of Product Design at Busan International Foreign School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Managed a team of 4 delivering iGCSE and MYP programs with a focus on 6Rs. Developed three cross-curricular STEM projects. Created a ‘House’ praise system celebrating achievements across academics, sports and extracurricular activities.
Secondary School Teacher at Seaford College
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Developed AFL policy for the department; helped run the Green Power electric car racing competition (National winners 2018); contributed to the Duke of Edinburgh Award program.
IB DP Product Design Teacher at International School of Lausanne
January 1, 2015 - Present
Launched a two-year DP program focusing on curriculum development toward a more user-centered design approach. Taught content focusing on UCD methodology, UX research, digital prototyping and product testing. Coordinated development of department Health & Safety portfolio, curriculum mapping, and budget management.
Travel & Adventure
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Pursued outdoor education and adventure activities including PADI Advanced diving certificate; Everest Base camp; Volunteering in Cambodia & Thailand; Husky sledding in Mongolia. Engaged in related learning and assessments; participated in ski seasons in Austria and Canada.

Education

BSc (Hons) Design Technology at University of Wales, Bangor
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2007
BSc (Hons) Design Technology at University of Wales, Bangor
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2007
UX/UI Professional Diploma at Certification in Applied UX Design
October 1, 2025 - May 7, 2026
Lloyd Jones Innovation Design Award at Lloyd Jones
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
BSc (Hons) Design Technology - First Class at University of Wales, Bangor
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2007

Qualifications

UX/UI Professional Diploma
October 1, 2025 - November 15, 2025
Value proposition mapping
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
Circular business model canvas
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
B2B and B2C strategies
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
Business creation engineering
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
Business plan development
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
Lloyd Jones Innovation Design Award
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
UX/UI Professional Diploma
October 1, 2025 - May 7, 2026
UX/UI Professional Diploma
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Lloyd Jones Innovation Design Award
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
Qualified Outdoor Education Instructor
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
Rock Climbing Instructor (SPA)
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
Mountain Leader (ML)
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
PADI Advanced Diving Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality