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About
I am always looking forward to the next challenge as a product designer - whether that challenge is to further a company's brand by introducing innovative design solutions to the marketplace, or improving upon what already exists in terms of cost and/or the user's experience. I'm also passionate about applying green and sustainable solutions that will improve our overall quality of life.
Here's some of what I bring to the table...
- I love designing cool stuff in an individual or team environment. No ego here!
- I'm passionate about what I get to do for a living, and I bring that energy with me to work everyday.
- I tend to wear many hats at work... and I don't mean as a fashion statement! I'm always excited to take on new roles and learn new skills.
- I'm always up for chatting about the latest design trends, tech and video games, or college football!
Specialties: Product design, hand rendering and sketching, digital rendering, 3D modeling, industrial design, concept development, and problem solving. -
Education
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Bachelor of Science Industrial DesignCollege of Architecture Design and Construction Auburn University2008
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Experience
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Product DesignerAtlanta, GAJan 2016 - Present (5 years 9 months)• Lead product development projects driven by user insights with expert understanding of core ID skills from hand sketching, digital visualization, CAD, materials and manufacturing knowledge, and design sensibility
• Collaborate with manufacturers in China to deliver products on time and at cost that are aligned to business expectations
• Conduct standard engineering practices; such as prototype development, creation of bills of materials, and product assembly guides
• Support Sales and Marketing with creation of presentation material of product concepts -
Product Design EngineerLithia Springs, GAJun 2013 - Jan 2016 (2 years 7 months)• Aided in the company’s transition from fluorescent to LED applications, as well as from OEM component manufacturing to fully assembled fixtures
• Collaborated with Engineering, Manufacturing, and QA to deliver projects on time and on budget in a fast-paced work environment with multiple concurrent projects
• Was lead product designer on several high-priority projects, focusing on LED applications in both the commercial and residential spaces
• Gained an understanding of UL, DLC, and Energy Star regulatory specifications
• Developed a strong mechanical aptitude, as well as garnered extensive experience working with both sheet metal and plastics -
Industrial DesignerMemphis, TNSep 2008 - Jun 2013 (4 years 9 months)• Participated in the full range of product development; from concept, product planning, industrial design, engineering, graphic and promotional material to the final manufactured product
• One of the product designers on the Solar Powered LED Light project
• Created innovative design solutions, combining Sharp’s superior LED lighting with the company’s status as a world leader in solar technology
• Lead product designer on projects focusing on specialty kitchen appliances for brands, such as Jenn-Air and Viking
• One of the product designers on the LED PAR38 and PAR30 Lamps project
• Researched concepts of optics and styling, leading to the development of the 6” and 4” LED Down Lights -
Design Intern, Torque CreativeAnderson, SCMay 2008 - Sep 2008 (4 months)• Interned at the design firm and in-house marketing agency for TTI North America
• Specialized in strategic brand communications for many of TTI’s internationally recognizable brands, such as Ryobi, Homelite, Ridgid, and Hoover
• Created graphic layouts conveying product features and messaging for points-of-sale, points-of-purchase, and packaging -
Freelance DesignerAuburn, ALAug 2007 - Dec 2007 (4 months)• Designed and built a combination sleeping cot/tent for the United States Marine Corps
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Work / StudyTaiwanMay 2007 - Jul 2007 (2 months)• Studied traditional Taiwanese design alongside local Taiwanese students in a classroom setting
• Participated in ideation of pen mechanics and styling, leading to the development of a retractable pen/marker
• Gained experience in the Taiwanese design culture, and acquired knowledge of Taiwanese business -
Freelance DesignerAuburn, ALJan 2007 - May 2007 (4 months)• Developed oven range hood concepts for Broan-NuTone’s three range hood lines: Broan Elite®, Best-by-Broan®, and Zephyr
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Awards
Inventor, three patents
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Affiliations
Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), Theta Chi Fraternity
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Industries
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@mccracken, member since 2008
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