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Industrial Designer IV, New Product Development
Lancaster, PA
Apr 2016 - Present (10 years 3 months)
• Led industrial design across 11 sub-brands, generating 38+ granted patents through innovative, IP-focused product development.
• Designed solutions for key categories including wild bird feeding systems, insect & rodent control, electric fencing, and animal containment devices.
• Managed 4–6 concurrent projects, utilizing daily 3D printing, prototype fabrication/painting, and compelling InDesign presentations.
• Collaborated with mechanical/electrical engineers, project managers, manufacturers, and vendors to ensure superior quality and manufacturability.
• Drove value engineering initiatives that improved productivity and reduced product costs.
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Lead Creative Designer
Newburgh, IN
Feb 2015 - Feb 2016 (1 year)
Graphic Design: Printed material, including brochures, packaging labels, newsletters, monthly magazine
advertisements, and promotional items. Firm understanding of the proofing processes and delivery of press-ready materials.
Industrial Design: Highly SolidWorks driven, with emphasis in sheet metal construction and custom machined parts. Designed display for nationwide placement in major retailer.
Maintained excellent levels of communication between vendors & manufacturers. Daily task set ranged from 8-12 individual projects.
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Industrial/Graphic Designer
Quakertown, PA
May 2014 - Aug 2014 (3 months)
I was responsible for generating nearly all of the final product design visuals and producing digital prototypes based on customer specifications. Additional responsibilities include:
Managing multiple design projects
Assisting sales team
Collaborating with designers to create innovative retail environments and merchandising solutions
Creating graphics, logos, and signage for customers
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Designer
New Britain, PA
Sep 2011 - Apr 2012 (7 months)
Industry sponsored project tasked with designing new concepts for a more rigid sterile barrier solution specifically for catheter-type devices in the medical industry.
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Team Leader
Lancaster, PA
2012 - 2012
Industry sponsored project tasked with designing innovative modular sytems for acoustic paneling with the primary focus of a high traffic, educational setting.
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Team Member
Toronto, Canada
Sep 2011 - Sep 2011
Industry sponsored international collaborative project with San Jose University, California, and Lincoln University, United Kingdom, tasked with designing a table top item.