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L A R R Y H O L M E S
I n d u s t r i a l D e s i g n e r
Covington, WA.
Cellular Telephone: 248-496-2272
E-Mail Address: lawrancenay@aol.com

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

I am an Industrial Designer with 15+ years of design experience within the Consumer Product and Automotive Design arenas. I have a proven track record of strengthening diverse design teams, problem solving and identifying needs or gaps in areas of design. I have demonstrated my expertise in product development, from conception to final production using free hand sketching, free-hand technical Illustrations, Photoshop, SolidWorks, Alias 3-D modeling and Form-Z. As an added plus, I have development experience in working directly with factories overseas.


CAREER HISTORY

PROGRESSIVE INTL. Kent, WA Nov. 2006 – March 2008
Sr. Industrial Designer
•Manage product design and project operations for Progressive Intl. products (PIC)
•Create and develop detailed, innovative conceptual kitchen products for PIC and with Key Customers and international retailers (i.e.: Target, Wal-Mart, Bed Bath and Beyond, The Pampered Chef, Williams-Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, Ross, Kitchen Collection, Fred Meyers and Lines-N-Things)
•Design and develop a mix of exclusive and modified kitchen gadgets using free hand sketching, SolidWorks, Adobe Photoshop and Indesign.
•Present concept presentations for future products using Power point
•Project manager operations for overseas project development in China. for GMIT
•Interface with operations overseas resolving technical project related issues
•Strategic planning and performance for future product development and design operations

DAWBER & COMPANY Bloomfield Hills, MI Jan. 2005 – Sept. 2006
SENIOR Sr. Industrial Designer/ Independent Consultant (Company went out of business)
• Managed a $2 million operating budget in design and development of the Walt Disney 50th year. Celebration at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, MI. The designs were featured on the local TV news.
• Managed and developed conceptual consumer interactives based upon each Disney theme area:
(World of Tomorrowland, Treasure Island, Peter Pan, Mickey Mouse’s home, Dumbo ride, Pirate’s
Arcade)
•Developed and administered conceptual ideas for Walt Disney and Henry Ford Museum management to review
•Managed on-site development and set up of product installation performance for senior management
•Conceptualized Walt Disney interactives with the use of hand sketched illustrations, CAD designs using Solid Works, AutoCAD and VectorWorks 11.05.1 and Adobe Photoshop renderings

LEAR AUTOMOTIVE Southfield, MI March 2004 – Dec. 2004
Lead Industrial Designer
•Coordinated automotive interior components for advanced concept as team leader
•Developed new designs products for usage within an SUV environment
•Provided conceptual presentations and design illustrations by hand sketches, Photoshop renderings and 3-D models for client review
•Managed design phase from concept, to prototype through final production stage
•Effectively communicated client needs and expectations to senior management

DESIGN ORIGINS Sterling Heights, MI Oct. 1999 – March 2004
Sr. Industrial Designer
•Investigated and resolved clients budget concerns, design needs, and product venture.
•Developed innovative exhibit designs and consumer products displays for local and worldwide tradeshows, shopping centers, and exhibit halls
•Provided conceptual presentations and design illustrations by hand sketches, Photoshop renderings and or 3-D models for client review
•Managed color and trim specifications, surface styles, fabrics, and design through final production stage
•Effectively communicated client needs and expectations to senior management


MSX INTERNATIONAL Madison Heights, MI Oct. 1994 - Oct. 1999
Industrial Designer (Contract position)
•GM Truck Division: Developed conceptual/ technical illustrations of the 1999 GM Pick up, 2000 Silverado, Tahoe and Suburban Sport Utility Vehicles
•Developed Product Assembly Development drawings (P.A.D.) and Body in White illustrations (B.W.I.)
•Prepared a variety of production cost reduction analyses for Division Staff


EDUCATION
•B.F.A. – Wayne State University, Detroit, MI:
o Dec. 1999 – concentration: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (Product and Automotive)
•Associates – Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills, MI:
o May 1989 – concentration: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (Product / Auto body Design)
o May 1989 – concentration: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (Liberal Arts / Communication)
•5 years – Center for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI:
o Senior status – Concentration: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (Product and Automotive Design)
Minor: Graphic Arts/Communication)

PATENTS PENDING
Hand-held mandoline slicer, 2-in 1- Collapsible whisk, Collapsible Silicone Steamer, Dual head fruit & veggie brush, Canned Food Colander, Push-Push Stowable seat, Removable Center Console, Rear seat “U” Cart Professional Work Station and “U” Cart with Kidz Station, Folding Floor-Mounted Organizer, Bath and Shower Safety Enclosure, Kids placemat, and Multi-functional Booster chair designs