Professional Design Manager

Kelly Wright

Ponder, TX

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A self-starter with 20+ years of professional experience in user/design research and product development. Possess exceptional talent for creative design and have the ability to work within large and small environments, and excels in creating new and innovative designs. Strong, collaborative, interpersonal work style
Education
- Bachelor of Applied Science Industrial Design/Transportation
  
  Art Center College of Design
- Associate of Applied Science Graphic/Commercial Art
  
  Utah Valley University
Experience
- Design Studio Lead
  
  Peterbilt Motors
  
  Denton, United States
  
  Supervise the development of all models and mock ups within budget and time constraints. Managed and coordinate skill sets of all modeling staff to support project objectives. Assist in the concept and design of Peterbilt new product development.
- Principal
  
  (Freelance)
  
  Dallas, United States
  
  Salt Design - Provide a full range of design services with extensive experience in commercial, consumer and graphic communications. Developed client relationships and helping fulfill their design needs. Develop new business contacts and product development for the consumer market.
- Creative Director
  
  MYM Marketing
  
  Dallas, United States
  
  Managed a creative design group of eight which included Graphics Design, Print Production, and Industrial Design. Managed daily operations supporting over 1,000 agents across the United States and Canada.
- Sr. Designer
  
  The Coleman Company
  
  Wichita, United States
  
  In-house designer for the world's largest recreational camping company. Worked closely with marketing and engineering departments to develop new products in the camping and backyard industry markets. Directly involved from product research to final production.
- Designer
  
  Raytheon Aircraft
  
  Wichita, United States
  
  Developed and implemented all design requirements for Raytheon aircraft, to include all piston aircraft (Bonanza, Baron, King Air and the commercial 1900D s), and all business jets (Premier, Beechjet, and Hawker). Responsible for all production exterior striping and custom aircraft designs.
- Designer
  
  Sundberg-Ferar Inc.
  
  Southfield, United States
  
  Focused on evaluation, concept development, model making, and documentation for consumer and industrial products. Duties as a staff designer included working with clients and assisting in design, concept sketches, presentation sketches, soft model making and control drawings.
- Designer
  
  The Boeing Company
  
  Seattle, United States
- Designer/Illustrator
  
  Boeing
  
  Commercial Airplane Division. Designed and produced brochures for sales and marketing of commercial aircraft. Member of Corporate Brand Identity Design team.
Awards

Boeing Aircraft Company - Bronze Design Award for the Corporate Identity program

Raytheon Aircraft Company - Meritorious Achievement Award

The Coleman Company - Burning Torch Award

The Coleman Company - Magellan Award
Industries
- Transportation
Skills
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Kelly Wright

Industrial Design Project Manager (Fractional / Part-Time)

Sr. Industrial Designer