Student, Entrepreneur — Savannah, GA
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DESIGN EXPERIENCE
2011-present theGreenCase | Entrepreneurship
Responsible for sourcing materials and vendors as well as marketing and sales.
2012-present Copter AB | Industrial Design | Freelance
Developed mechanically functional and aesthetic concepts for phone accessories.
2011 WhiteOne AB | Industrial Design, Graphic Design | Freelance
Packaging design, Brand identity, and Graphic layouts
2011 The Limited | Industrial Design | Sponsored Studio
Lead designer, researched, designed and built travel luggage. (details covered by NDA)
2008 Helsing Hotel & Bar | Interior Design | Internship
Planned and designed bar and seating areas for nightclub and restaurant.
2010 Freescale, Surfaceink | Industrial Design, Engineering | Sponsored Studio
Managed a research and design team developing tablet PC experiences and concepts.
2009 Casemate | Industrial Design, Contextual Research | Sponsored Studio
Developed products based on current trends in the market.
EDUCATION
2010-present Savannah College of Art and Design | Georgia, USA
Projected Masters of Fine Arts (M.F.A) Industrial Design, May 2012
- SCAD Honors Award | SCAD Fellowship
2006-10 Savannah College of Art and Design | Georgia, USA
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) Industrial Design 2010
- Magna Cum Laude (3.76 GPA)
- Dean’s Fellowship nominee 2010
- Dean’s List Honors November 2006-present
- Recognized in SCAD Savannah and Atlanta exhibitions, official website, and annual catalogue.
- Featured multiple times on Industrial Design Served and various design and innovation blogs.
- Athlete of the Year, Strenght & Conditioning, SCAD 2010
- Captain of Golf Team ranked 2nd in the NAIA and named Academic National Champions 2009
- Athletic Tuition Scholarship 2006-10
- All-Conference Team 2007, 08, 10
- Academic All-Conference Team 2007, 08, 09, 10
- Scholar All-American GCAA (1 of 4) 2010
2003-06 Polhemskolan | Lund, Sweden
Natural Science, Sports Psycology and Nutrition, 2006
- 3.8 GPA (18.9 / 20)
WORK EXPERIENCE
2011-present PGA of Sweden | Golf Professional
Compete as a member of the Swedish PGA as a Tournament Professional, main tour Ecco Tour.
2004-present Barsebäck Golf and Country Club | Golf Instructor
Responsible for groups of children and teenagers, teaching golf and ethics.
2010-present SCAD | Graduate Coaching Assistant - Strength & Conditioning
Assisting the head strength and conditioning coach with instructional and administrative duties.