A practitioner of design thinking and collaboration of strategy with design for world class innovation. Creating strategic differentiated design solutions to assist leading brands stay ahead of the curve.
Education
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Industrial Design, August ‘06 - December ‘09
Graduated Summa Cum-Laude Dec. 2009
Experience
MeadWestvaco Headquarters
Designer, July ‘10 - December ‘10
Supporting business units on front-end innovation activities
Utilizing 3D printers and other rapid prototyping resources
Employing brand strategies and positioning methodologies
Managing relationships between marketing, design and manufacturing
Working on new business programs and development
Participating in the development of strategies and design innovation
MeadWestvaco Design Innovation Group
Industrial Design Intern, November '08 - June '10
Participated in winning Pizza Hut’s advertising account and helped
design new packaging currently in stores
Collaborating with design team to create new consumer solutions
Sustainable design development for brand and consumer experience
Participating in creating client presentations for new business
Worked on projects for Apple, Starbucks, Philips, Nintendo, Swiss Army, Kodak, and Coca-Cola
University Directories Graphic Design Department
Advertising Design Intern, June ’07 - August ‘07
Learned graphic design skills and presentation strategies
Obtained electronic file preparation and production process skills
Developed teamwork skills in design process
Materials Library coordinator
January ‘07 - April ’07
Obtained valuable materials knowledge
Learned to coordinate work with students and faculty
Developed time management and scheduling abilities
Related Skills
Sketching, Rendering (hand, computer)
Computer: Adobe CS4, SolidWorks, Photoview 360, Catalyst, Rhino,
Bunkspeed Hypershot and Microsoft Office
Activities & Honors
Work Published: YankoDesign.com, Next Magazine (China), and LivingDeco Magazine (Mexico)
Member, NCSU IDSA Student Chapter
Portland, OR
Dec. 2008, Revolve featured on yankodesign.com. Jan. 2009, Revolve published in Next Magazine (China). Jan. 2009, Revolve published in Next Magazine (China). Feb. 2009, Tri-Fold Seating featured on designshoot.com. March 2009, Satellite Lighting featured on thedesignblog.org.