Focused industrial design graduate. Strong leader yet agreeable associate, with a flair for logical problem solving and a strong understanding of user centric-design. Keen ability to approach problems from a variety of perspectives. Seeking challenging position with opportunities to grow and take on varied responsibilities.
-Objectives-
To obtain a position in an organization desiring a dynamic, passionately driven designer with the ability to develop innovative design solutions that satisfy market needs.
-Summary-
Focused industrial design graduate. Strong leader yet agreeable associate, with a flair for logical problem solving and a strong understanding of user centric-design. Keen ability to approach problems from a variety of perspectives. Seeking challenging position with opportunities to grow and take on varied responsibilities.
-Skills and Accomplishments-
-Worked with former principal of Freeport Middle School to develop a conceptual Digital Education Interface to be used in Public Schools.
-Answered request by I.D. Department to design conference table for President of the Metropolitan State College of Denver.
-Earned 3.4 GPA while balancing 25+ hour work weeks and freelance projects.
-Design work selected for ID Metro’s 2005 Design show.
-Delivered graphic presentation solutions for KST Data, Inc. often on very short notice.
-Work History-
Lead Architect
Shoestring Commerce
2007-Current
Tasked to develop significant portions of Shoestring Commerce's suite of SaaS web applications using C# .Net, Sql Server, JavaScript, JSON, CSS and XML. Produced visual and usability designs which greatly improved the marketability of our service. Developed marketing materials for print and email. Provided exception technical support to our retail clients.
-Design Experience-
Design Assistant [part Time]
Shike Design
2006-2007
Produced 2D and 3D CAD drawings for presentation and production using Auto CAD, Illustrator, Sketch-up, and Cobalt. Acted as design assistant for principal of Shike Design. First intern ever hired by Shike Design.
Media Design Consultant
KST Data, Inc.
2000-2006
Developed presentation media for multi-million dollar proposals to companies such as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.
-Education-
Industrial Design, BA
Metropolitan State College of Denver
2001-2006
Completed BA in Industrial Design while attending a variety of elective classes including Marketing, Physics, and Cross Cultural Communications.
-Interests-
Avid reader who enjoys learning, with particular interests in emerging technologies. Subscribe to a variety of news feeds ranging in subject from pop-media to green technologies.
Denver, CO