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Senior Industrial Designer
Kaleidoscope
Nov 2012 - Present (11 years 5 months)
Design and development of medical devices on-site at Ethicon, Inc.
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Principal, Human Factors Industrial Design
Ximedica
Apr 2011 - Mar 2012 (11 months)
Developed cohesive visual brand language for a large medical device manufacturer’s self injection product family and redesigned five platforms
Designed improved negative pressure dressing kit for a market leader, and participated in contextual inquiry and interviews
Created bathing products for a Fortune 500 company that simplify the showering experience, and participated in market research
Served as a mentor and facilitator for HFID team, led departmental meetings, and organized enrichment activities
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Industrial Design Consultant
Medtronic Spine
Feb 2010 - Jan 2011 (11 months)
Produced a set of innovative surgical tools for Medtronic’s percutaneous spinal fusion process
Devised next generation mixer and manifold for preparation and delivery of rapid set bone cement
Participated in brainstorms, design reviews, and cadaver labs, and prepared detailed Solidworks files for molded parts
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Senior Industrial Designer
BC Tech
Jul 2005 - Jun 2010 (4 years 11 months)
Led design and human factors for the Philips InnerCool RTx temperature modulation console
Concepted inhalers for MAP Pharmaceutical with 18 hours notice, resulting in immediate PO for further development
Designed Endogo, world’s first hand-held endoscopic video camera with integrated viewing and archiving capability
Executed ID and detailed part design for 2 Invitrogen bench top lab instruments within aggressive schedule constraints
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Freelance Industrial Designer
self employed
Sep 2001 - Jun 2005 (3 years 9 months)
Proposed PDA concepts for Wifi Casino GS wireless gaming and concierge system
Envisioned award winning portable networked MP3 player for NYU/Microsoft Research
Generated POP displays for Nokia, Sharp, Earthlink, Delta Faucet, Stolichnaya, and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
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Industrial Designer
500 Group
Aug 1999 - Sep 2001 (2 years 1 month)
Took Bodyguard and Smartframe luggage lines from initial concept to turnkey production
Visited and selected domestic vendors, and worked extensively with Pacific Rim manufacturers
Attended trade shows, supervised intern, and prepared presentations
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Industrial Design Intern
Hedstrom Corporation
May 1998 - Aug 1998 (3 months)
Brainstormed preschool and sports toy concepts and conducted market research with target audience
Brought Rock N' Roll Turtle ride-on to commercial production
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Industrial Design Intern
Daedalus
Oct 1997 - Feb 1998 (4 months)
Contributed to brainstorming sessions for consumer and medical products
Assisted in construction of models such as AcuDose-Rx medication dispenser
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Industrial Design Intern
Group Four Design
May 1997 - Aug 1997 (3 months)