Product Designer
I am a College for Creative Studies graduate in Industrial Design with Honors, having first obtained a BA in Fine Art at the University of Windsor. My studies in paint and conceptual art have instilled in me the ability to think far outside the box to create unique and simple solutions for functional products, as well as strength in form. I am extremely idea-driven and passionate about products that encourage beautiful relationships with their user.
Resume
2004-2009
The College for Creative Studies, Detroit
BFA in Industrial Design (with Honors)
3.8 GPA
2001-2004
The University of WIndsor
Bachelor of Art in Fine Art
11.0 GPA (out of 13.0)
SKILLS
Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, MS Office, Alias, Bunkspeed and Rhinoceros 3D
Rendering (traditional and digital), Paint, Printmaking, Modeling, Graphic Design
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Honors Graduate at the College for Creative Studies
College for Creative Studies Faculty Select Student
Entrance Award Scholarship for the College for Creative Studies
CCS Chrysler Scholarship
Dean's List at the College for Creative Studies (CCS)
Entrance Award to the University of Windsor
Municipal Community Service and Arts Awards
SPONSORED STUDIOS AND INVOLVEMENT
CCS sponsored studios with Nike, Homedics, and Tekna
Teamed with an architectural designer on the interior of Oishii Sushi bar; independently designed barstools and aided in their production
Annual exhibition of paintings at ArtWalkerville, a collaboration of art, retial and hospitality
Independent art exhibits at various small galleries and commercial spaces
Student Shows at The College for Creative Studies and the University of Windsor
Fashion Design/Sewing classes
Head Organizer/Creator of an annual artists' market/music/vintage clothes sale for various non-profit arts organizations
EMPLOYMENT
I have worked full and part-time as a bartender and waitress through my entire education
Jan10-Present Mercatto, Toronto
Aug09-Nov09 Habit Lounge, Vancouver
2003-2009 Chanosos Restaurant (Server and Bartender)
2003-2008 The Room Nightclub (Bartender)
1999-2003 Hudson's Bay Company (Sales and In-Store Marketing)
Location
Toronto, ON
Specialties
- Industrial Design
- Packaging
Education
College for Creative Studies Detroit
University of Windsor
Website
http://newblk.blogspot.com
