Resumé

Objective
To influence event design throughout the world by creating what does not exist.

Education
2000-2004
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design
Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA

2004
Altos de Chavon School of Design (Affiliated with Parsons School of Design, New York, NY)
La Romana, Dominican Republic

Work Experience
June 2006-Present
R Design Lab, LLC - Managing Partner, Principal Designer, Director of Productions

As a managing partner of an Event Agency I work directly with exclusive clientele on high end, typically A-List, events. In house we are resposible for the design and production of an event from concept through completion. In the past year we have designed/produced numerous celebrity driven events as well as launched 2 new alcohol companies into the market, all of which have proven to make their mark on the industry.

June 2005-June 2006
A Squared Group: Industrial Designer
I directly assisted the co-owner, who is also the head designer, throughout the design process. My duties involved research, planning, design and actual project management. We work designing events, parties, products, hotels, and nightclubs. Current clients are: GAP, Grey Goose, Motorola, Universal, Target and different nightclub owners across the United States.

June-September 2005
LAX Nightclub: Assistant Designer to Alejandro Rivera.
I worked on the production and design of this nightclub located in the heart of Hollywood CA. I spent three months assisting the club designer with design and project execution. Contact for recent publications.

2005
Noovo Design: Freelance Designer
I worked directly with the owners/designers on projects directly related to the sports industry. Duties involved taking sketches/concepts and creating extremely detailed, production ready, Illustrator files. Clients included: Scott Racing, Design Within Reach, Callaway Golf and Addidas.

Computer Skills
Proficient with Macintosh and PC platform using:
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint, Solid Works, Vellum Solids 3D Modeling

General Skills
Initial research of the user base and existing market
Understanding of ergonomics as well as human factor demands
Knowledge of manufacturing process as well as material selections
Communication of concept through renderings and sketches
Ability to generate working as well as stand alone “looks like” models
Professional presentation output to clientele through various media or software
Experienced photo ready model maker

Leadership Training
Eagle Scout with Palms, Boy Scouts of America

Projects by Chris Courtemanche