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Army Aviator pivoting careers to solve unique problems through exciting, well-designed solutions
Brendan Elliott
Brevard, NC
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I graduated from Appalachian State University in 2016 with a BA in Industrial Design, double minoring in entrepreneurship and military leadership. Upon graduation, I was directly commissioned into the US Army and have served nearly eight years as an active duty Aviation Officer and Aviator rated in the UH-60 Black Hawk. During my active duty service, I developed a broad bank of experiences in creative problem-solving, organizational leadership, communication, and project management. Concurrent with my Army career, I honed my design skills in woodworking, metalworking, and graphic design, both as a hobbyist and a paid freelancer.
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Education
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BA Industrial Design - ProductAppalachian State University2011 - 2016
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Aviation OfficerUS ArmySavannah, GADec 2016 - Oct 2024 (7 years 10 months)Experienced Army officer with a robust background in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex programs and projects. Successfully orchestrated large-scale operations involving up to 600 personnel and extensive resources, ensuring mission success through strategic planning, resource management, and operational efficiency. Adept at translating strategic goals into actionable plans, fostering collaboration among diverse teams, and driving results in dynamic environments. Passionate about applying my leadership and project management skills to guide and inspire product design teams toward innovative and impactful solutions.
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Lead Designer (Part-Time)Sep 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 10 months)Senior graphic designer providing unique artwork for US military units around the world seeking high-quality custom apparel through a tailored one-on-one customer experience. Charged with establishing and optimizing a standardized design process and on-boarding program for an entirely remote graphic design team.
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Apprentice - Metal Sculpting & FabricationCedar Mountain, NCJun 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year 5 months)Summertime apprentice under Charles "Chuck" Guffey in metal sculpting and fabrication. Primarily trained in 2D CAD and PlasmaCAM software to conceptualize, cut, shape, and assemble bespoke artistic and functional sculptures. Other skills trained on included sheet metal shaping, welding, and finishing. Equipment trained on includes pneumatic power hammer, english wheel, beadroller, plasmaCAM, mill, and lathe.
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On Coroflot@brendanelliott, member since 2014
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