Adam Carter
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About
Mr. Carter is an experienced Product Designer who received his Bachelors and Masters degree in Industrial Design from Auburn University. He has designed, engineered, and managed products from concept to fruition. Most of his products were developed for, and are currently sold to numerous Fortune 500 Companies. Mr. Carter has extensive knowledge in manufacturing and working with factories overseas. His award winning designs and products have been featured in Magazines, Infomercials, Billboards, and in most major retailers. Mr. Carter has designed: corporate identities, web pages, logos, and products. He continues to create innovative products for consumer’s daily lives.
Specialties: Certified SolidWorks Professional -
Education
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Industrial Design Engineering, DesignAuburn University2001 - 2008
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Experience
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Product Development ManagerMasterbuilt ManufacturingJan 2014 - Present (11 years 6 months)I have been given the opportunity to manage a diverse team of engineers, designers, testers and leaders, who will be the future of the Masterbuilt product development team. We are responsible for all products from Cradle to Grave.
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Product Innovation ManagerMasterbuilt ManufacturingFeb 2013 - Present (12 years 5 months)Responsible for managing product innovation for all of Masterbuilt's product lines. I will continue to design new products and strive to be an industry leader in all product categories we are engaged in.
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OwnerRed Earth Innovations2010 - Present (15 years)Red Earth Innovations is a small consulting project I started in 2010 with the sole purpose of designing innovative products for consumers worldwide. The scope of projects range from Cellular phone application prototypes, logo development, artwork, and more.
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Industrial DesignerMasterbuilt ManufacturingMar 2012 - Feb 2013 (11 months)As an industrial designer I was tasked with designing innovative products for sell in most major retailers. I have designed products, artwork, displays, and many other items for Masterbuilt. I lead a team of industrial designers on two different projects that resulted in success for the company.
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Graduate Teaching AssistantAuburn UniversityAug 2012 - Dec 2012 (4 months)As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, I was able to help students during a corporate sponsored studio. Masterbuilt Manufacturing was the corporate sponsor for the studio. I was working at Masterbuilt as the lead Industrial Designer during this studio project and was able to help the students from a real world perspective as well as an educational perspective. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to teach the students the fundamentals of 3D computer modelling and how to use SolidWorks, a professional 3D Computer Aided Design program.
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Product Design EngineerMasterbuilt ManufacturingJun 2008 - Apr 2012 (3 years 10 months)As the lead Design Engineer for electrical products at Masterbuilt; I have had the honor of designing and engineering products that have received patents and innovation awards. These products have helped the company thrive to be a leader and innovator in quality outdoor cooking equipment.
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Graduate AssistantAuburn UniversityAug 2006 - May 2008 (1 year 9 months)Graduate Assistant for Industrial Design Shop, Designer, Fabricator, Mentor, & Teacher.
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Awards
-Home Improvement Executive - 2010 Innovation Award - (1st Place - Turkey & Fish Fryer category )
-Home Improvement Executive - 2010 Innovation Award - (1st Place - Smoker Category )
-Patent Awarded For Butterball Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer (D625,545) -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@AuburnDesigner, member since 2007
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