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About
With an interest in all things Design, I believe there's a kind of joy in simplicity. I try to get out of the way and let the product speak for itself.
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Education
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Bachelor of Science Industrial DesignGeorgia Institute of Technology2004 - 2008Graduated with Highest Honors (GPA 3.77) in May of 2008. Student Merit Award winner - selected to represent Georgia Tech at the 2008 IDSA Southeast Conference.
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Experience
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Design StrategistAtlanta, GAMay 2019 - Present (7 years 1 month)
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DesignerAtlanta, GAOct 2013 - Nov 2018 (5 years 1 month)I created products and designed engaging experiences for billion-dollar companies and small startups alike. In addition to generating concepts, I performed all CAD modeling and initiated partnerships with both domestic and foreign manufacturers. I was granted four patents (two utility and two design).
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Lead Industrial DesignerApr 2010 - Aug 2013 (3 years 4 months)I led a team of four designers to create thoughtful phone and tablet accessories. I worked in close collaboration with mechanical engineers and made multiple trips to Asia and Europe to facilitate production. I was granted four patents, and the products I designed have generated millions in revenue and are sold in 77 countries.
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Co-founder and Lead DesignerJun 2010 - Jun 2013 (3 years)I invented a radically simple baby carrier for new moms and their babies. As co-founder, responsibilities covered everything from market research to final design, including branding, marketing, manufacturing, managing a successful Indiegogo campaign, and securing two patents.
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Freelance DesignerFreelancerMay 2009 - Apr 2010 (11 months)Partnered with a chemical engineer to develop a low-cost water purifier for third world countries. Head of branding and art direction for FanGo mobile app.
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Ministry InternGeorgia Tech Christian Campus FellowshipAug 2008 - May 2009 (9 months)Spent one school year working in Christian ministry with college sophomores. Led outreach groups, mission trips, and helped build Christian community at Georgia Tech.
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Industrial Design InternSlingshot Product Development GroupMay 2007 - Aug 2007 (3 months)I developed new and exciting products for clients such as Schick, Georgia-Pacific, BioLab, and others.
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Awards
IDSA student merit winner, georgia tech (2008)
dean's list, georgia tech (2004-2008)
team captain, academic all-american, all-conference team, georgia tech lacrosse (2005-2008) -
Affiliations
IDSA
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Industries
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@gsimmer, member since 2009
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