Resumé

QUALIFICATIONS.

I am very creative, willing to learn, and responsible. I have great leadership skills and experience working with others in teams. I love to work with other people and I am very open to criticism and people’s opinions. I have good social skills as well. I approach my designs with exceptional conceptual and innovative skills. I have excellent skills in conceptualization, ideation, and sketching. Iam fluent in Alias, Rhino 3D, Solidworks, Photoshop, and Illustrator. I bring innovation, creativeness, and a new view to products.

EXPERIENCE.

Current DESIGNER, BRUNSWICK SALTWATER BOAT GROUP
I am currently working on projects developing future model year boats for Boston Whaler, Lowe, Lund, Crestliner, Bayliner, Quiksilver, and Uttern. Brand integrity, heritage, and functionality are of utmost importance to success in this market.

Summer of 2007 DESIGN INTERN, MERCURY MARINE
I went back to Mercury Marine on an interim basis and worked on a project to further the development of outboard engines. Many factors were of focus, including brand identity, style, and trends.

Summer of 2006 DESIGN INTERN, DESIGN CONCEPTS INC
I worked on a variety of projects with a very talented team. Projects included sketching, rendering, Alias modeling, and research. Clients were very diverse, exciting and always challenging. Clients included Kohler, Georgia Pacific, Wilson, and SC Johnson.

Summer of 2005 DESIGN INTERN, MERCURY MARINE
At Mercury Marine I worked on many projects with the design department. I conducted research for products and then used the research for my designs. On a few occasions I took a product from start to finish of the design process. A lot of my time was spent on conceptual sketches for outboard engines, seating, and accessories. Also I developed products using Alias. I learned about various manufacturing methods and how to implement them into my designs. I worked with other designers to brainstorm for ideas. I worked with the graphic design department in developing new decals for outboard engines. I worked with a rapid prototyping company in the development of models. I also had the pleasure of working with the Brunswick Design Group during my internship where I worked with designers to develop new products for the Brunswick Corporation.

EDUCATION.

2003-2007 STUDENT AT THE MILWAUKEE INSTITUTE OF ART AND DESIGN
I attended the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design where I majored in Industrial Design. Learning the design process and the various skills needed to be a successful designer were integrated into life long leasons in professionalism and integrity. I enrolled in various design and rendering courses and continue to further my education.

Websites:
http://www.whaler.com
http://blog.boattraderonline.com/2008/11/boston-whaler-introduces-super-sports.html
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/7/280/168

Projects by Charlie Foss

Footwear
0 Files

Concept Art
12 Files

130 Super Sport
8 Files

150 Super Sport
7 Files

220 Outrage
1 File

Automotive
5 Files

Boat Sketches
18 Files

EKG Cart
10 Files

Thesis
31 Files

Wilson Golf
14 Files

Renderings
4 Files