Christopher Spencer
Honda/Acura R&D studio
Buena Park,CA
43
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Studio management professional with strong track record in overseeing daily operations, team leadership, and project coordination. Proven ability to drive performance and improve efficiency through effective collaboration and strategic planning. Adept at navigating changing priorities while ensuring high-quality outcomes. Skilled in resource management, scheduling, and fostering positive work environment.
Work History
Clay Studio Manager EXT/INT
10 Years 1 Month- Responsible for Manpower/Resource and projects.
- Accountable for Contingent resource.
- Responsible for and accountable for surface development of Honda/Acura exterior models.
- Communicating between design and fabrication dept for the building of 1/1 mockup models.
- Overseeing and reorganizing interior clay process.
- Recruiting for Associate positions
- Improving Scan /Mill capabilities/new technology to to improve efficiency and cost reduction.
- Responsible for setting up Mill/Scan/Data training.
- Promote and support diversity and inclusion.
- Lead Performance Planning Process G&P Evaluations.
- Lead climate survey and follow up with team on next actions to be implemented.
- Provide any documents needed to show all strategic planning initiatives.
- Communicating with HGDC on our initiatives of Process improvements and implementation of New Mill Software for Honda worldwide use.
- Lead the proposal for new 5 axis mills with vendors
- Report with documentation on cost/installation.
- Directed studio operations, aligning schedules, resources, and workflow priorities for design and development teams.
Senior Design Sculptor
10 Years 5 Months- Full size exterior/scale models
- Sculpted clay concept models to translate design sketches into refined physical forms.
- Interpreted designer input to adjust proportions, surfaces, and character details accurately.
Lead Design Sculptor
2 Years- Full size Exterior/Scale/Interior clay models
- Sculpted full-size clay models from design sketches, preserving proportions, character lines, and surface intent.
Lead Design Sculptor
1 Year 1 Month- Full size exterior and interior clay models
- Collaborated with designers to translate 2D sketches into 3D form.
Lead Design Sculptor
8 Months- Managed two exterior teams and scheduling to meet vendors review dates.
Lead Design Sculptor
2 Months- Lead Modeler at Jaguar Cars Studios. Worked on full size exteriors for concept Models. Managed team and quality of model output and scheduling.
Studio Model manager
9 Months- Responsible for exterior and interior models included Manpower resources and scheduling and model quality.
- Lead the building of new temporary studio at Jaguar design facility.
Lead Design Sculptor
3 Years 1 Month- Worked on full size exteriors/interiors and 40% scale clay exterior models. Managed multiple teams and output.
Lead Design Sculptor
4 Months- Working on full size clay car and truck exteriors, responsible on recruiting/scheduling and building three teams to complete multiple clay models full and scale clay models.
Studio leader
3 Months- Working on full size clay exteriors and ¼ scale models.
- Coordinated client communication, revisions, and internal task assignments.
Lead Design Sculptor
10 Months- Worked on full size Car and truck clay exteriors.
Lead Modeler
1 Month- Lead modeler on two full size Ext Models.
- Collaborated with designers on their design intent with very tight review dates.
Design Sculptor
1 Year 1 Month- Full size exterior models, working as a lead modeler on full size exterior and interior models including feasibility models.
Design Sculptor
- Team member working on full size clay exterior.
Design Sculptor
2 Years 7 Months- Worked on various projects for Futura Design clients including:
- Opel/Isuzu, Rover International .
Lead Sculptor/Studio chief(manager)
1 Year 2 Months- Chief modeler on full size clay interior and exterior models for Mercedes Benz. Other responsibilities include organizing Manpower and punctuality of project review dates.
Design Sculptor
1 Month- Worked on full size clay interior, and teaching clay modelling techniques to young trainees.
Design Sculptor
- On contract with Volke Engineering in Wolfsburg in conjunction with Volkswagen and ford on full size clay interiors.
Design Sculptor
1 Month- Quick contract to help finish Full size Exterior Model.
Design Sculptor
2 Months- Working on full size clay Exterior from sketches and engineering drawings.
- SLK exterior project internal competition
Lead Modeler
2 Months- Worked on Full Size XJ220 Show car Model.
Design sculptor
2 Months- Full size Exterior models.
- Sketching in design ideas to proving out from engineering drawings.
Design sculptor
5 Months- Worked on full size Exterior models from Design sketches supplied by R.T Design for production for the south African car market for Ford and Mazda.
Lead Modeler
3 Months- Worked on Exterior Models and instructed/trained German apprentice modelers on necessary clay skills for full size exteriors using Engineering drawings.
Car stylist Modeler
3 Months- Full size Interiors and Exteriors, encompassing all aspects of clay modeling.
- Working from engineering drawings and 2D sketches.
Car stylist modeler
2 Years 8 Months- Trained working on Interiors and Exteriors using primarily clay, but also metal, wood and plastic. Modeled full size and scale clay models.
Apprentice cabinet maker
1 Year 11 Months- Measured and marked timber components to support accurate cabinet assembly.
- Used hand tools and power tools safely while learning workshop procedures.
- Hand marketry, veneer inlaying.
Education
City & Guilds Degree / Part One and Two - Furniture Craft, Timber Preparation, Carcass and Wood frame Construction, Handmade Furniture
GPA: Credit/Distinction, Pass/Credit, Credit/Distinction, Credit/Distinction, Credit/Credit
Skills
Client rapport
Creative direction
Budget administration
Process improvement
Project management
Scheduling coordination
Studio design leadership
Studio management
Team leadership
Problem resolution
Professional and courteous
Hiring and training
Performance reviewing
Teamwork and collaboration
Project planning
Scheduling and coordinating
Team development
Interpersonal relations
Decision-making
Employee development
Staff management
Task delegation
Performance evaluations
Documentation and reporting
Languages
English
Conversational German
Interests
Watching Movies and TV Shows
Outdoor Recreation
Historical Exploration
I like working with my hands and fixing things.
Crafting and DIY Projects
Martial Arts
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1966-11-28
- Nationality: British
Section name
CURRICULUM VITAE
Timeline
Clay Studio Manager EXT/INT
Honda/Acura R&D studio
09.2016 - CurrentRead More
Senior Design Sculptor
HONDA R&D STUDIO
03.2006 - 08.2016Read More
Lead Design Sculptor
GM NAO Design
02.2004 - 02.2006Read More
Lead Design Sculptor
Adam Opel AG
11.2002 - 12.2003Read More
Lead Design Sculptor
IVM Automotive
02.2002 - 10.2002Read More
Lead Design Sculptor
Jaguar Cars
11.2001 - 01.2002Read More
Studio Model manager
Aston Martin
01.2001 - 10.2001Read More
Lead Design Sculptor
Jaguar Cars
11.1997 - 12.2000Read More
Lead Design Sculptor
Volke Engineering
06.1997 - 10.1997Read More
Studio leader
Storz Design
02.1997 - 05.1997Read More
Lead Design Sculptor
Volke Engineering
03.1996 - 01.1997Read More
Lead Modeler
Seat Design
01.1996 - 02.1996Read More
Design Sculptor
Jaguar Cars
11.1994 - 12.1995Read More
Design Sculptor
Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd.
10.1994 - 10.1994Read More
Design Sculptor
Futura Design Ltd
02.1992 - 09.1994Read More
Lead Sculptor/Studio chief(manager)
All Design Pininfarina
11.1990 - 01.1992Read More
Design Sculptor
Volke Engineering
09.1990 - 10.1990Read More
Design Sculptor
Volke Engineering
08.1990 - 08.1990Read More
Design Sculptor
Hawtal Whiting/All Design Studio
06.1990 - 07.1990Read More
Design Sculptor
Mercedes Benz Advanced Studio
03.1990 - 05.1990Read More
Lead Modeler
Jaguar Cars
12.1989 - 02.1990Read More
Design sculptor
Opel Design
09.1989 - 11.1989Read More
Design sculptor
Samcor
03.1989 - 08.1989Read More
Lead Modeler
Rücker Engineering GMBH
11.1988 - 02.1989Read More
Car stylist Modeler
I.A.D Ltd
07.1988 - 10.1988Read More
Car stylist modeler
Jaguar Cars
10.1985 - 06.1988Read More
Apprentice cabinet maker
Gordon Russell Ltd
09.1983 - 08.1985Read More
Bristol Polytechnic
City & Guilds Degree / Part One and Two from Furniture Craft, Timber Preparation, Carcass and Wood frame Construction, Handmade Furniture
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