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Jonathan A. Hoskins
1 McCausland Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914

jahoskins@comcast.net

508.454.3637 Mobile

Work Experience

Senior Project Designer Access TCA, Inc.
Whitinsville MA Aug 2006 – Oct 2009
Provided creative dimensional design leadership as part of a larger creative team. Creative responsibilities have included the design of permanent corporate exhibits, traveling exhibits, interactive exhibits and environments, events and other dimensional products. As a senior member of the creative department, lead projects including preparing and managing both internal and external resources and serving as a primary interface with clients

Studio C/V/R
Barrington RI
March 2006-August 2006
Worked with Studio Manager and Principal to develop business, streamline workflow and process, and establish studio environment. Helped to create customized solutions for various clients in the children’s products and toy industries.


Senior Project Designer
George P Johnson Co.
Boston MA
May 2000 – March 2006
Develop creative, three dimensional solutions to fulfill client marketing objectives in a variety of venue applications. Responsible for extensive collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure flawless execution of branded dimensional architecture. Primary point of responsibility for design & production of environments including scope, feasibility, resource identification & management, innovate materials for extraordinary purposes, oversee production, budget, quality assurance.

• High energy, High volume output, creating over 400 3D environments traversed by over 2,000,000 individuals
• Strategic and Tactical Planning, managing multiple concurrent projects, with exceptionally positive feedback
• Successful accommodating broad needs within a single environment (ranging from face-to-face to grand theatrical events) with budgets ranging from $20k to $20m


Designer
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur
Rochester, New York
July 1998 – May 2000
Responsible for initiating creative dimensional solutions, managing design time and resources for individual projects and facilitating departmental work flow. Participated in multi-disciplinary meetings and planning sessions and applied input to develop efficient and effective solutions to clients.

• Promoted to Lead Designer in team situations within 8 months
• Helped develop and execute departmental training for 3D designers


Designer/R&D
Century Products
Macedonia, Ohio
May 1997 – August 1997
Collaborated tirelessly with designers, engineers and marketers to complete the 1998 product line. Participated in the ideation, creation and bringing to market of the Century Travelite multi-use stroller. Designed infant head rest for use in car seats, booster seats, and strollers. (Employee of the month, August 1997)

Associate
Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates
Cleveland, Ohio
May 1994 – May 1998
Worked in the Studio and Prototype Facility for such clients as Royal Appliance, Little Tikes, Rubbermaid, Proctor & Gamble, and Sony. Broad experience providing idea generation and design across industries and audiences, shepherding projects through the production process and providing insightful competitive analysis.


U.S. Navy
USS Kitty Hawk
Global
August 1989 – August 1993
Provide integrated Real Time, Tactical, and Strategic intelligence to Fleet Commander and Air wing personnel through the use of advanced processes and stat-of-the-art equipment. Duties included closed circuit television operator, situational briefs, satellite imagery interpretation, collection, processing, and dissemination of classified material.

Education and Skills

University of Westminster, Harrow School of Business: MBA Design Management Candidate

Cleveland Institute of Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Major: Industrial Design, Minor: Interior Design) Awarded 1998

Regents College, Associates of Science Degree, General Studies, Awarded 1989

Rapid visualization & traditional rendering, drafting, model making, prototyping, metal & woodworking skills
Fluent working knowledge of various computer programs ranging from Autodesk AutoCad and Viz to Adobe CS.