Course Author for Linkedin Learning- Industrial Design for Manufacturing
December 2017-Current
- Develop courses on modern manufacturing methods: on Mold
- Design and Design for Lasercutting
- Research manufacturing industry standards and emerging production technologies
- Link prototyping technologies and mass production methods
- Author and edit course scripts and chapter organization
- Develop instructional CAD models in SolidWorks
- Create initial graphic and data visualization
- Perform course simultaneous with screen capture in SolidWorks and Slides
- Stage and produce video of machinery in action
Industrial Design Consultant and Maker at A2
May 2015 – Present
- Consult on prototyping, design for manufacturing
- Production Assistant for batch processing and shipping of laser cut puzzles for Nervous System
- Develop Prototype models in SolidWorks
- FDM 3D printing
- Mold designs for prototyping or batch production
- Package designs
- Ergonomic research and testing
Smile Designer at Lightforce Orthodontics
February 2019-February 2020
- Processed 3D Patient data in Meshmixer
- Researched orthodontic devices, history and use
- Created 3D Orthodontic solutions in proprietary software
- Conducted quality tests and control on digital throughput to meet ISO 13485 standards
- Led team training on internal procedures for new hires
- Edited internal procedures and documents for use in manufacturing department
- Brainstormed, tested, and executed process efficiency improvements to increase capacity
Shop Instructor at A2
May 2015 – Present
- Teach prototyping technologies
- Coordinate equipment installation and training
- Inter-shop leadership and liaison
- Develop tool-training curriculum
Industrial and Graphic Design Contractor – Self
September 2012-2015
- Creative solutions for both product and graphic design
- Developed computer models for prototypes
- Designed promotional materials
- Illustrated international training eLearning modules
- Constructed large scale sculpture for outdoor events
Design Engineer – The Furniture Guild
September – November 2014
- 3D modeling for vanities, cabinetry, shelving and bathroom furniture
- Translated designs from SolidWorks to TopSolid models
- Created and organized CNC cut lists
- Communicated directly with shop workers and sales staff
- Technical drawings for construction staff reference
- Executed CNC cut lists
Account Services and Marketing Coordinator – Lift Creative LLC
June – October 2012
- Project management of graphic and package design projects
- Maintained relationships and daily contact between the agency and client accounts
- Ideation, sketching, and mood board development
- Organized portfolio and samples, performed project edits
- Rendered products in Photoshop and Illustrator
Industrial Design Intern – Fisher Price
March – June 2010
- Character and play set design
- Conceptual development in the Little People division
- Sketching, volumetric studies, CAD modeling
- Observational research of user group “Mom Panels”
- Contributed to brainstorming sessions for new or refreshed product lines
Design Intern – Working Class Studio
January – March 2010
- Perform market research on home goods and green design
- Pitch new product offerings through weekly meetings and monthly presentations
- Fabrication of product mock-ups
- Stockroom organization
- Distribution of promotional literature
- Order form processing, office organization
Skills
- 3D CAD
- Rapid Prototyping
- Product Design and
- Development
- Concept Development
- Contextual Research
- Public Speaking
- Project Management
- Mock-ups
- Maquette Development
- Sculpture
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Illustration & Rendering
- Mold Making &Casting
Software
- Solidworks
- G Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Keyshot
- Adobe Creative Suite
Hardware
- 3D Printing
- Laser Cutting
- CNC
- Woodshop Equipment
- Vacuum Forming