John Fenno

Innovative Designer

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.

Resume

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

Status

Interested in Fulltime Employment and Freelance Projects

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Specialties

  • Industrial Design
  • Illustration
  • Design Management

Experience

5 years

Awards

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

Affiliations

IDSA