German Paguaga

Marine & Industrial Designer

German S. Paguaga, Marine & Industrial Designer Professional Skills: • Marine Design, Styling & Engineering • Concept Design • Prototype Documentation • Mechanical Drawing and Drafting Computer Skills: 3D Modeling & Rendering with: • Solid Works 8 • Rhino 4.0 • AutoCAD 2004 • StudioTools/Allias • Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Other Skills: • Fluent in Spanish: Oral and Written Skills

Resume

WORK EXPERIENCE

2009-Current: Designer/Consultant Acceletron Design
2006- 2009: Senior Designer - Regal Marine Industries, Orlando, Florida.
Responsibilities included developing new designs from concept to fully developed 3D computer models, exterior
styling and interior design, managing documentation of new boats, working with the prototype team in the
construction of new boats and developing model year updates to current line.
2005-2006: Industrial Designer - Acceletron Design, Miami, Florida.
Hands-on Designer and Project Manager, Responsible for managing and carrying out design projects. Projects
included Product Design, 3-D modeling and Computer Interface Design Projects.
2004-2005: Senior Industrial Designer - Global View Engineering Services, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Involved in the entire design process from concept design to production. Products included RV aftermarket
parts, diving products and portable boat and RV sanitation devices.
2003-2004: Senior Web Designer / Developer - Reach Technology Group, Miami, Florida.
Part of an IT team dedicated to website design, web interface design and data technology.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Design, Minor in Marine Design
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. March, 2004.
Courses included: Recreational Boat Design, Interior / Exterior Boat Design, Materials and Processes, Product
Development and Human Factors. Internship: AMB & Associates Naval Architects, Miami, Florida. Feb -
June 2004; 3-D Modeler and Draftsman: Computer 3-D modeling in Rhino 3D, 2D drawings and boat plans.
Further Education: Currently pursuing Naval Architect degree, Specialty in Yacht and Small Craft Design.

SKILLS
Professional Skills: Hand Sketching and Color Rendering, Computer 3D Modeling, Computer and Manual
Mechanical Drawing and Drafting. Experience in managing others as well as coordinating multiple design
projects at a time. Good communication skills as I have worked directly with engineering managers, project
managers, outside designers, vendors and costumers.
Computer Skills - Professional level experience with Rhino 4.0, SolidWorks 9, StudioTools/Allias, Adobe
Photoshop/Illustrator, AutoCAD 2009, Microsoft Office.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Boat Line: Worked on the documentation and interior design of a 52’ yacht (Regal 5260) which came into
production August 2007. Was Senior Designer during the development of a new family of sport boats (Regal 2100,
2300, 2500) in 2008. Lead in the development (Exterior styling and interior design) of the new Regal 44 Sport Coupe
that was released in February 2009, Regal 40 and Initial Design and Engineering of the Regal 2550.
Product Development Process: Worked with the Regal engineering department to develop and improve the product
development process to create new products in a more productive and efficient way.
Product Design: Developed new portable toilet with a new, unique and patented push-button pressurized flush
system (Dometic 970 Series Portable Toilets) long with many other new products.

ASSOCIATIONS & AWARDS
IDSA - Industrial Design Association Member, 2004-Present.
Best Portfolio Award - The Art Institute: Awarded best portfolio in graduating class, 2004.
IDSA, Student Chapter - The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale: Active Member & Vice Chair 2003.
Scholarship Portfolio Award - The Art Institute: Awarded 2 year, Associate Degree Scholarship,1999.
References available upon request / Portfolio available online at acceletron.com/portfolio/

Location

Burlington, NC

Specialties

  • Design Management
  • Industrial Design
  • 3-D Modeling

Experience

6 years

Education

Academy of Entertainment Technology
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

Affiliations

IDSA