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Colton Westerberg

Ames, IA

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Colton is a recent graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelors of Industrial Design. He has studied abroad at the London College of Fashion in an extensive footwear design course. Colton is seeking a Designer position.
Education
- Bachelors Industrial Design
  
  Iowa State University
  
  2013 - 2017
  
  IDSA - Manage events/workshops for Iowa State, INDD Sketch Club - Instructed courses over sketching and rendering, Entrepreneur Club - Member
- Certificate Footwear Design
  
  London College of Fashion
  
  2016 - 2016
  
  Study Abroad footwear program which including fashion, color trends, and market research. Along with a shoe making course that consisted of a women's premium leather court shoe.
Experience
- Pattern Making/Sewing Intern
  
  Winnebago Industries
  
  Forest City, IA
  
  Nov 2016 - Jan 2017 (2 months)
  
  Helped alongside lead pattern makers in developing new patterns and material finishes for motor home interiors. Headed sewing “pilots” before entering the sewing line. Sewed driver seats, benches, side cushions, beds, and full scale upholstery.
- Industrial Design Intern
  
  Fred Sparks Design
  
  St. Louis, MO
  
  Aug 2016 - Nov 2016 (3 months)
  
  Headed consumer trend research on tactical products/equipment. Helped alongside lead designers on form development sketching. Talked with clients on spec refinements for final CAD models to optimize form/function for manufacturing.
- Sporting Product Consultant
  
  Courage League Sports
  
  Des Moines, IA
  
  Jan 2016 - May 2016 (4 months)
  
  Was given a design brief to redesign an electric power-chair soccer guard for those who are impaired physically and mentally. Lead the design and finalized CAD, while engineering a quick-release mechanism for time management.
- Manufacturing Safety Engineer Intern
  
  Winnebago Industries
  
  Forest City, IA
  
  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013 (2 months)
  
  Managed Lockout/Tag-out forms for OSHA. I also wrote detailed analytics for complex machines to deplete energy sources for maintenance.
Awards

London College of Fashion - 4.00

Iowa State University - Cum Laude

Yanko Design - FurFort
Affiliations

IDSA, Industrial Design Sketch Club (INDDSC), Entrepreneur Club
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