Justin Merrill

• Design and production of custom 3D CNC routed architectural panels, coach ornamentation, furniture, and wood signage
• 3D model reliefs using ArtCAM
• Create tooling operations and operate CNC routers
• Responsible for finish sanding, completion, and shipment of coach ornamentation
• Bid jobs and collaborate with customers from initial contact to job delivery
• Create marketing collateral using Adobe Suite
• Design and photography for website: www.carveture.com

• Photography, photo editing, catalog design, advertising collateral, web banners, and tote bag design
• Staged, lighted, and photographed product
• Edited and enhanced photos for print and web
• Layed out product catalogs and line sheets
• Developed mockups of new handbag designs
• Created tech packs for product manufacturing

• Fabricated parts and prototypes using a CNC router
• Independently advised students on how to prepare Rhino and Solidworks CAD models for CNC production
• Used RhinoCAM software to create machine operations and diagnosed and fixed any errors
• Monitored the machine and made adjustments as necessary to ensure efficiency and safety
• Trained technicians in all aspects of the job and taught interested students how to use the machine and software

• Provided computer support assistance at a student computer lab with 200+ PC and iMac stations
• Offered application support with an emphasis on Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat
• Trained new employees in all aspects of the job and provided informal software training to students who requested it

• Handcrafted leather and felt shoes in their entirety; including insoles, heat molded outsoles, and uppers
• Researched and tested materials such as felt, leather, various Vibrams, polyester felts, and various polyethylenes such as UHMW
• Designed and developed a minimalist sandal constructed of a single piece of Vibram Super Newflex

• Used routers, chop saws, table saws, planers, and jointers to produce parts for a unique hanging table
• Created an informational video with iMovie for a bicycle food cart

• Designed print graphics for show posters, CD and album covers, books, magazines, catalogs, and sales collateral

• Lead sound engineer for hundreds of local and national musicians at an all-ages music venue in Seattle, WA
• Set up microphones on instruments, sound checked bands before show time, troubleshot any issues that arose
• Trained and supervised interning sound assistants
• Developed creative programming, including lectures by musicians and activists, punk rock yoga classes, and graphic arts shows

• Developed and implemented high-quality marketing and program materials, collateral and website
• Administered all aspects of week-long management training program, served as primary contact for vendors and clients
• Created and implemented all graphics and code for firm’s website