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Russell Tucker

Email | russtuck91@gmail.com
Web | russelltuckerdesign.com
Cell | 201 953 5555
Home | 973 783 1176
School | 1091 Morewood Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15213
Home | 91 Bellevue Ave, Montclair NJ 07043
Local | 35 Clifton St, Apt 1, Worcester MA 01610


OVERVIEW
Industrial & Web Design student with real world work experience. Strong analytical skills for systems design and thoughtful design work. Knowledge of mechanics & materials, as well as experience working with engineers and other technical professionals. High proficiency when working with others both as a team or as a leader. Highly capable using many Adobe software products, 3D modeling software, and coding in HTML, CSS, and Javascript.


EDUCATION
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Industrial Design
Expected Graduation 2013

Montclair High School
Graduated June 2009


EXPERIENCES & ACTIVITIES
Brother of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity
Greek Sing Tech Chair, Fall 2010 - Present
Staff Artist, Fall 2010 - Present
Shopman, Fall 2011 - Present
Projects Chair, Spring 2011
Green Chair, Fall 2010
Pledge Class Project Chair, Spring 2010

Member of Industrial Design Society of America

CMU Ecological Representative

Architecture coursework, Montclair High School, Sept 2006 – June 2009

President of Photography Club, Sept 2006 – June 2009
President of Environmental Club, Sept 2007 – June 2009
Head of Technical Theatre, School of Visual & Performing Arts, Sept 2008 – June 2009


WORK EXPERIENCE
Ruark Consulting, Graphic & Web Design Consultant
Hartford, CT, Summer 2011
Produced graphic works such as business cards, Powerpoint templates, and a website re-design to establish an appropriate brand identity for the actuarial consulting firm. Produced a
custom-coded template and Wordpress setup for the Website

Gordon Randall Perry Design, Design Intern
New York, NY, Summer 2010
Assisted in concept development for a wide variety of products; experienced the intricacies of actions needed to take a product from initial development all the way to market. Produced a custom-coded template and Wordpress setup for the Website

Pollen Design, Design Intern
New York, NY, Summer 2009
Performed graphic design on computers utilizing programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; tested & re-designed consumer product packaging


DESIGN SKILLS
Advanced Drawing & Rendering skills to communicate ideas ranging from broad concepts to detailed materials

Extensively studied fundamental forms such as cubes and cylinders in perspective to understand more complex forms

Explored 3D form studies of flowform, geoform, and rotoform to understand the basic concepts behind all forms

Acquainted with human relation to designed objects and ergonomics through the study of human form and gesture

Crafted in different media such as blue foam, wood, MDF board, REN shape, foam core, chipboard, balsa wood, etc.

Certified for use of shop tools such as table saw, band saw, router, lathe, planer, vaccuform, etc.

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Solidworks, and Microsoft Office Suite

Proficient at Web Site coding in HTML, XHTML, and CSS

Ability to work both as part of a team and as leader, with team members of any background