Senior Strategic Designer
Innovative, formally-trained Industrial Designer proficient in problem solving, creative thinking, and communication. Design Strategist adept in identifying unmet needs and creating winning strategies to market. Sustainability Specialist with a broad understanding of cutting-edge materials, manufacturing processes and carbon-footprint reduction techniques. Expertise in trend / CFM forecasting as well as identification of breakthrough technologies.
Resume
EMPLOYMENT
Senior Strategic Designer (Oct 2007- Present)
3M
3M Center, St. Paul, MN 55144
Collaborate with Marketing and Engineering to create innovative, game-changing products that leverage 3M technologies. Identify gaps in the marketplace and turn them into profitable opportunities through winning strategies. Participate in ethnographic, qualitative and quantitative research in order to identify unmet needs and inspire product development. Manage product design projects within the Construction & Home Improvement Markets Division for brands such as 3M, Filtrete, Command, Scotch Blue, etc. Cultivation of a thriving design community at a predominantly technology-driven company by gaining credibility through education and process development.
Freelance Industrial Designer (Aug 2007-Sept 2007)
Moen, Inc.
Al Moen Drive, North Olmsted, OH
Development of design strategy through competitive landscape assessment. Identification of different style categories within the bathroom accessories market. Bathroom accessory development as well as imagery creation.
Industrial Designer (July 2006-August 2007)
Photoco Inc.
30305 Solon Rd, Solon, OH
Soft and hard product development within the iPod accessory and camera protection markets. Lead new philanthropically-focused brand development as well as product design that required extensive materials research.
Partnered with Sourcing to identify unique materials and products to fill out our portfolio offering.
Industrial Designer (2005 Summer & Fall Internship)
Moen, Inc.
25300 Al Moen Drive, North Olmsted, OH
Collaborated with Marketing and Engineering to develop a range of faucets, showerheads, and kitchen/bath accessories, that targeted different style categories. Comprehensive competitive landscape assessment and trend /CFM
forecasting. Partnered with other Designers to brainstorm the next generation of category-defining water products.
Industrial/Graphic Designer (2004 Summer Internship)
Eye 6 Productions, Inc.
41 Madison Ave. New York, NY
Conceptualize and develop winning package designs for a variety of clients such as Tommy Hilfiger and Oneida. Brainstorm appropriate package structures, create die-lines and mock-ups.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Industrial Design, May 2006
The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH
Dean’s List, 5 year cumulative GPA 3.27
SOFTWARE
Autodesk Alias Studio, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes
Location
St. Paul, MN
Specialties
- Industrial Design
- 3-D Modeling
- Packaging
Experience
5 yearsEducation
The Cleveland Institute of ArtAffiliations
IDSA
