Coroflot

Resume

EDUCATION

Master of Design
Carleton University, Ottawa Canada
September 2011-April 2013 (expected)

Bachelor of Industrial Design (With Distinction)
Minor in Business
Co-operative Education
Carleton University, Ottawa Canada


EXPERIENCE

HOST FACILITATOR February 2012-Present
Hub Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

-Hub Ottawa is a multi-disciplinary social innovation studio. It is a member of Hub World – a global ecosystem of 5000+ social entrepreneurs and innovators in over 30 cities. Working with the core founding team and along with other hosts we help cultivate the conditions for projects to grow by attracting, connecting, supporting and inspiring.

TEACHING ASSISTANT Sept 2011-Present
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Teaching Assistant for 2nd - 4th year Industrial Design students in introductory design computer applications and advanced modelling courses. Software covered includes the Adobe Creative Suite, Solidworks, Keyshot, and Sketchbook Pro. Course codes IDES 2105 and IDES 3305.

DESIGN PROFESSIONAL Sept 2009-Present
MG Designs
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

-Working on various contract projects including custom office furniture, urban forest furniture products, product concepts for a worldwide leader in office supplies, home appliances, fashion accessories as well as graphic design and branding.
-Clients include the Canadian Environmental Network, Esselte, Forestecho, Shape Products, and Chango.com.

CO-FOUNDER, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & DESIGN April 2008-Present
www.specialstoday.ca (www.cheaptonight.com)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Co-founded an internet start-up in Ottawa. Responsible for Design, Marketing, and Sales. The site focuses on providing individuals with the best daily specials on food, drink, and entertainment in the Ottawa area.

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN INTERN (part-time) August 2007-August 2008
Research in Motion Ltd. (Blackberry)
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

-Involved in accessory development for the Blackberry Bold.
-Assisted in the design and management of packaging solutions for the Blackberry bold.
-Co-inventor on 4 US Design patent applications for commercially available accessories.
-Designed and managed the manufacturing of injection molded custom CMF plaques for internal and external use.

MECHANICAL DESIGN INTERN (Co-op) May 2007-August 2008
Research in Motion Ltd. (Blackberry)
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

-Involved in the Mechanical Design development and testing of the Blackberry Bold.
-Conducted reliability testing to analyze and synthesize results for redesign.
-Designed and managed the manufacturing of testing jigs, fixtures and prototypes for Blackberries.
-Arranged and led meetings involving interdepartmental heads.
-Developed an assortment of production labels.


CAPABILITIES

-Highly proficient Oral and Written Communication skills
-Excellent Public Speaking abilities
-Fluent in English, French, Russian, and basic knowledge of Spanish
-Multitasking and effectively managing conflicting priorities
-Managing vendors and suppliers in projects


DESIGN SKILLS

-Design Research methodologies
-Knowledge of advanced 3d surface modeling
-2D rendering in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Sketchbook Pro
-High level of proficiency in building physical models, mock ups, prototypes and appearance models
-3D photorealistic rendering
-Graphic design and branding training
-Packaging design training
-Ergonomics and Human Factors training
-Mass production and manufacturing methods training


SOFTWARE

-Solidworks
-Pro-Engineer
-Google Sketchup
-Adobe Illustrator
-Adobe Photoshop
-Adobe InDesign
-Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash (basic)
-Bunkspeed Hypershot
-Sketchbook Pro
-Microsoft Office


REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST