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Resume

Michael D. Harris
e: m_harris02@earthlink.net

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Education

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
Bachelors of Fine Arts '97 / Bachelors of Industrial Design '97

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Experience

-I am currently working at Samsonite LLC as a senior designer, designing and developing all kinds of travel luggage, accessories, bags, and related hardware.

-As a freelance consultant I have worked on a wide variety of projects for a variety of manufacturers, packaging, and design firms including:

CaseLogic
ChappsMalina
Streng Design
Beyond Design
Samsonite/American Tourister
Tirso Olivares Design
Ignite USA
Radius Product Development
PDT (Product Development Technologies)
and many others

-I was also an Adjunct Professor in the ID department at the University of Illinois-Chicago for 2 years teaching Sophomore level ID courses.

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Skills

-Quick concept sketching, marker renderings,
Illustrator and Photoshop presentation drawings and renderings
-Developmental model-making (foam, styrene, etc...)
-Computer: Mac / PC, Illustrator, Photoshop, Solidworks, Alias Sketchbook Pro, 3D Studio Max w/ Vray (for rendering)

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Personal Qualities

-Can work very well independently, I have a very entrepreneurial spirit.
-Very disciplined, organized, and able to meet tight deadlines. Calm under pressure.
-Learns new things quickly, is very flexible, and can adapt to any situation as needed
-Always willing to push myself to the limit and beyond.
-Good attitude and interpersonal skills. Can get along with everyone from all backgrounds.

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Personal Interests

House music DJ/producer, fitness, martial arts, running, basketball, biking, chess, philosophy, strategy.

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***Reference available upon request***