Resumé

SKILLS

design:
•Prolific Concept Ideation
•Quick Sketching/Versatile Drawing
•Graphics/Corporate Identity Logos
•Manual/Digital Color Rendering
•Model Making
•Ergonomic Applications
•Diverse Product Categories
•Application of Trend Research & Analysis

software:
•Adobe Illustrator
•Adobe Photoshop
•Solidworks
•Basic Knowledge:
-Alias Studio
-Autocad
-Microsoft Excel

business:
•Exceptional Oral/Written Communications
•Public Speaking/Teaching experience
•Fully Bilingual English /Spanish
•Language Teaching/Technical Translations
•Sales/Motivational/Customer Service
•Competitive,Professional,Positive Attitude

EXPERIENCE

LTD Commodities,LLC-Miramar, FL August ‘97-October 2008
Product Designer
Produced quantity and quality of unique ideas as in-house design consultant in varied product areas, developing new themes and products by applying trend research. Consultant for graphics, format and presentation of a mail-order catalog, while creating new concepts,artwork,specifications,mock-ups and touch-ups. Communicated with Orient manufacturers for design intent and prototype refinement resulting in many self-driven items featured and successfully sold in the following categories:
• Home furnishings • Garden decor • Packaging graphics • Toys • Giftware • Luggage • Apparel • Housewares • Stationery • Tabletop

Free Lance Designer May ‘84-Present
•Conceived compelling company logos, exciting product brochures, business cards and promotional concepts introducing new products and services in the
US and Latin America for various businesses and organizations:
-Volio Coffee(from Costa Rica)
-UAC Cargo Lines(from Venezuela)
-HOPE International(US),etc.
•Proposed a new garment concept collaboration with Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, for babies with Spina Bifida.
•Obtained a provisional patent for an ergonomic drinkware product and currently pursuing exclusive marketing and licensing for several self-conceived product ideas for cookware, drinkware, hair care, furniture and toys while continuing to develop new client relationships and projects.

Surtirlat Corporation,Mexico City & Miami Lakes,FL August’91-Sept.’93
Advertising Director
•Created company logo, stationery, point of purchase displays, advertising billboards, posters, collateral, etc.
•Led, trained and inspired an inexperienced sales team as manager, distributing several US products.
•Performed general office management and supervised employees for a start-up import business in a Spanish-speaking country.

Best Western International Inc., Phoenix, AZ August ‘84-Dec.’88
Interior/Exterior Architectural Designer
•Acted as design consultant and plan reviewer for applicant and member hotel properties for the world’s largest hotel chain.
•Executed exterior architectural design improving property appearance.
•Enhanced interior design for privacy and space in guestrooms and public areas, including submission of furniture, fixtures and equipment, colors and fabric specifications.

EDUCATION/
AWARDS
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale,FL
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design-September 2008
•Magna Cum Laude distinction
•Scholarship Award

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design-May 1984
•Third Place,Rubbermaid student design competition
•Outstanding Teacher Award,Spring’03, Hope Worldwide volunteer organization

ORGANIZATIONS IDSA student member

Projects by Gabriel Parker

Packaging concepts
2 Files

Hand Held Products
8 Files

Chair Concepts
2 Files

Environmental Design
2 Files

Electric Appliances
14 Files

Garden Tool
4 Files

Home furnishings
22 Files

Sketch Book
14 Files

Home Decorative Items
5 Files

Luggage & Soft goods
4 Files

Concept Vehicles
3 Files

Drinkware
3 Files

Fan related concepts
8 Files

Graphic Design
16 Files

Food Storage/Containers
1 File