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About
Versatile Industrial Designer with a strong mechanical aptitude. Experienced in product design and development, sourcing and manufacturing. Consultant for various companies globally on products ranging from soft goods and promotional products, to consumer electronics, housewares and packaging. Extensive domestic and international travel experience to Asia and Europe to work with suppliers/manufacturers for product development, and exhibit at, or attend trade shows to search for new materials and Identify product trends. Resulting in multiple successful product introductions to market, with products carried by multiple retailers.
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Education
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Bachelor of Science Industrial DesignThe Art Institutes2005 - 2009Graduated Magna Cum Laude - 2009 Presidents list 2005-2009
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Experience
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Co-FounderConfidentialJul 2017 - Present (3 years 11 months)Co-Founder of a bedding product producer and retailer. Based out of Charlotte NC, the
company produces product with the sole principle of having simple designs, while using organic
and sustainable elements and practices. Responsible for all product, packaging, graphic, website and branding development of the company. Currently E-tailing product nationwide. -
Industrial DesignerContour ProductsFort Lauderdale, FLDec 2009 - Jan 2017 (7 years 1 month)Responsibilities included product design, and development from ideation, concept development, to Solidworks modeling, 3D rendering and assisting with graphics/packaging design. Experience with products ranging from mechanical seating lifts and injection molded plastic products, to point of purchase displays. Primary focus on soft goods, including postural support, pillows and cushions of injection molded or cut foam, and textile construction methods. Majority of design intended for ergonomic comfort, support and pain relief solutions. Resulting in multiple successful product introductions to market and patents granted.
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Junior Product DesignerEP3 SystemJun 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 6 months)Beginning as an Industrial Design intern, evolving to a Junior Industrial Designer position. Required the ability to work in a fast paced design process for promotional items primarily for pharmaceutical companies, ranging from desk-top items, and pens to personal electronic items and interactive educational products.
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@keith_coponi, member since 2008
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