I am an experienced industrial designer who is energetic and innovative, capable of efficiently implementing spectacular designs with a superior focus on detail, functionality, aesthetics and manufacturability in a design team environment. My experience (and joy) comes from working on a wide range of complex design projects, especially those offering the greatest creative and problem solving challenges. I am seeking additional freelance work and full-time employment.
Objective______________________________________________________________________
To positively influence the lives of people through extraordinary, cost-effective, well-rounded design.
Education_____________________________________________________________________
Savannah College of Art and Design
BA Industrial Design
Savannah, Georgia
Graduating June 2006.
GPA 3.7 Cum Laude
Florida State University
Communication Major (transfer)
EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________________________
-Product Designer. Burnes Home Accents
Austin, TX. December 4, 2006 to Current
- Develop products from trend direction through mass-production
- Research and implement product trends
- Design products ranging from cutting-edge portable electronic devices
to inventive decorative shelving
- Interact with both domestic and international vendors in manufacturing
processes
- Design a range of packaging and graphics for a variety of products
-Certified Framer / Sales. Michael�s Arts and Crafts
Savannah, GA. May 8, 2003 to November 12, 2006
-Experience in goal oriented team work
-Selling design ideas to designers and non-designers
-Experience setting and meeting deadlines
-Consumer driven creativity
-Drawing Instructor. Michaels Arts and Crafts
Tallahassee, FL. May 8, 2003 to December 20, 2004
-Instruction of techniques
-Communication of ideas
SKILLS_________________________________________________________________________
Technical abilities:
Brainstorming
Research and analysis
Strong sketching and rapid visualization
3D sketch models
3D computer modeling
Presentation skills
Software:
Rhino
Alias Studio Tools
Adobe Photoshop CS3,
Adobe Illustrator CS3,
Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Corel Painter
WACOM tablet
Cincinnati, OH
2006 Outstanding Achievement Award for Industrial Design+ Deans list. Savannah College of Art+ Portfolio Scholarship Recipient+ Whos Who Among American College Students+ Graduating Cum Laude