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3D Modeler II
DC Shoes
Jan 2013 - Present (11 years 9 months)
• Create 3D files for inline and advanced concepts
• Review, revise, prepare and 3D print all 3D files
• Research and strategize the implimentation of new 3D software and rapid prototyping technologies
• Refined tech packages to more accuartey reflect design intent, greatly reducing the need for revisions
• Created and managed exchange of 3D data with mold shops, from last creation to production, of new concept shoe
• Lead global 3D modeling training with intent of rapid prototyping
• Created and implimented a 3D PDF last library for designers to use to create more accuarate tech packages
• Organized a physical and digital, last, and tooling library
• Produced a tooing bible; containing images and information related to all available tooling
• Created historical merchandise archive
• Conceptualized, designed and developed 3 product innovations, which have been adopted to inline product
• Modeled and animated a new project for web and POS marketing
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3D Modeler
DC Shoes
Mar 2011 - Jan 2013 (1 year 10 months)
• Created 3D models, from sketches or vector files, of new toolings, upper designs, accessories, to clearly communicate design intent to mold shops
• Created renders for concept presentation, marketing material and apparel designs
• 3D scanned and rebuilt all current lasts
• Created and implimented a practice for 3D modeling to optimize the design and development process
• Made necessecary corrections and design revisions to 3D files received from mold shops
• Responsible for preparing files and post processing of all rapid prototype models
• Managed ZCorp 650 rapid prototype machine maintenence, inventory and software updates
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Professional Skateboarder
1031 Skateboards
Jan 1996 - Dec 2012 (16 years 11 months)
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Skatepark Design Consultant
Landscape Structures
Feb 2006 - Mar 2010 (4 years 1 month)
Advised with skatepark design.
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Lead Designer
Skatepark Systems
Sep 2007 - Mar 2010 (2 years 6 months)
Worked closely with city council members
Assisted brand manager with sales meetings for prospective clients
Worked closely with city officials, skate park advocates and committees, architects and builders to create a park that met the skateboarding communities’ needs with their available resources
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Professional Skateboarder
Osiris Shoes
Feb 1996 - Feb 2002 (6 years)
Worked extensively with designers on signature shoe models.