Coroflot

Resume

M A R C B E A U R E G A R D
4298 Wakefield, Berkley, MI 48072 * (248) 730-4584 *
email: marc@b2photographique.com


Summary of Qualifications:

*Diverse artistic and technical talents developed through a lifelong pursuit of passions. Includes 20+ years as a professional industrial designer.

*Adept communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
*Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
*Expansive and eclectic interests and knowledge.
*Well-organized project manager and insightful problem solver.



Professional Skills:

Artistic/Technical-

*Artisitic skills include manual and digital sketching, illustration, graphic design, product design, corporate ID systems, photography and writing.

*Related talents include a well developed sense of color, materials and composition, a refined aesthetic judgement, and superior attention to detail and craftsmanship.

*Design-related expertise including production processes, "craftsmanship", human factors, consumer research, safety and packaging.

*10+ years of photography experience, including studio, events, commercial and glamour.

*Fabrication, construction and model building skills aquired through. education, work experiences and personal hobbies.

*Over ten years active involvement in motorsports as a successful car builder and driver.

Computer Skills-

*Proficient on both Macs and PC's; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Painter, Microsoft Office, internet applications and excellent at system
level maintenance.

*Working knowledge of Rhino 3D, Alias and Macromedia Studio.

*Keep abreast of technology trends and upcoming software packages.

Management-
*Experienced at developing schedules, timing and project workflows.
*Creating detailed visual presentations for peer and management review.
*Capable of overseeing product design development from initial concept through production.
*Effective brainstormer and problem solver, who works well in a collaborative atmosphere.

Interpersonal-

*Infectious enthusiasm and positive attitude. Friendly, considerate and open-minded towards co-workers, clients and customers.
*A passion for mentoring developed through diverse corporate teams, experience as an educator, and personal interest.
*Demonstrated ability to provide constructive criticism and useful feedback.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.




Career History:

Toyota Boshoku America, MI 2007 - Present
Style Designer

B2 Photographique, Berkley, MI 1992-Present
Freelance Design, Illustration, Photography and Writing.

Panasonic Home Appliance, Danville, KY 2006-2007
Industrial Design Manager.

Techstar Inc., Madison Heights, MI 2005 - 2006
Senior Industrial Designer.

Johnson Controls Inc., Plymouth, MI 2002 - 2004
Senior Industrial Designer.

College for Creative Studies, Detroit MI 2002 - 2004
Adjunct Industrial Design Faculty.

Lear Corp. Southfield, MI 2000 - 2002
Senior Industrial Designer.

General Motors Corp. Warren, MI 1989 - 2000
Junior/Senior Creative Designer.




Education and Professional Development:

Center for Creative Studies Detroit, MI
BFA in Industrial Design with emphasis on transportation.


*Digital Art (PC and Mac based), Center for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
*Dale Carnegie Class
*Marketing 101, Walsh Business College, Troy, MI
*Skillpath Business Writing Seminar
*Beginning through advanced computer design soft-ware courses: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Quark X-press, Meteor Photographic
*Alias Autostudio and Studiopaint training
*Self- taught on Corel Painter and other software packages
*Self- taught digital photographer