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Industrial Designer
Ryan Bloomer
Indianapolis, IN
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About
Ryan Bloomer is a graduate from Appalachian State University where he received a Bachelors Degree in Product Design. In the past he has worked with companies like TTi, Concept Center International designing outdoor/hand power tools for Ryobi, Ridgid, and Craftsman as well as Montie Gear making tactical/hunting equipment. Ryan is artistically gifted along with being mechanically minded and enjoys troubleshooting and problem solving. As a designer Ryan has worked on an array of projects ranging from house ware items to trade specific tools. He is currently living in Indianapolis while working as an Product Designer for Westfield Outdoors.
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Education
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Industrial and Product DesignAppalachian State University2008 - 2012
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Experience
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Industrial DesignerWestfield OutdoorsIndianapolis, INFeb 2015 - Present (11 years 4 months)Industrial Designer for a outdoor camping, hunting, leisure furniture and beach equipment company.
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Industrial DesignerMontie DesignMorrisville, NCNov 2013 - Present (12 years 7 months)Industrial Designer working on military, hunting, sporting and camping products. Involves concept generation, CADD rendering, product photography, and website marketing for in house items as well as outside clients.
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Design InternTechtronic IndustriesSep 2012 - Sep 2013 (1 year)Developed power tools for Ridgid, Ryobi, Craftsman, and Scott's Lawn and Garden equipment.
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Design InternMontie DesignApr 2012 - Sep 2012 (5 months)Product Design intern at Montie Design. Developed an extendable archery sight. Also produced product photography for both clients and the Montie Gear catalog of outdoor equipment.
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Student ReporterAppalachian State IDSAFeb 2011 - Mar 2012 (1 year 1 month)As Student Reporter my responsibilities consisted of
- Creating and updating the AppstateIDSA website
- Traveling to and taking pictures at events
- Helped with organizing and posting of club events
- Communicating with the Student President and Treasurer on weekly minutes along with other
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AM Conservation Group, Inc.AM Conservation GroupOct 2011 - Dec 2011 (2 months)Worked on a future concept design for a water conservation shower head.
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Day Camp CounselorYMCA of the TriangleMar 2005 - Dec 2011 (6 years 9 months)Day Camp Counselor during the summer, caring for children from 1st to 6th grade. Assignment included working with the Bubel/Aiken Foundation, a program for children with special needs and autism. Also worked as an Afterschool Program Counselor during the school year.
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Sponsored Studio with Irwin ToolsIrwin Industrial ToolsJan 2011 - May 2011 (4 months)Collaborated with Irwin Tools through Appalachian State in the design and development of a new line of hammers to fit in with their existing line of products.
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Sales Associate, Cashier, and Display designHollister Co.Jan 2008 - Sep 2010 (2 years 8 months)Employed as sales associate, cashier, helped with display design and layout, and opening and closing of store.
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Awards
Appstate IDSA, Student Reporter AppState IDSA
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@rbloomer, member since 2011
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