Program Manager | Contract Industrial Designer
Manage programs for various clients including developing concepts, CAD files, and sourcing/ production needs. Develop business models, make new business partners , pursue new clients and help structure 66 Design Studios' overall business strategy.
May 2015- Present
Bachelor of Science in Design
University of Cincinnati- College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)
Industrial Design- Product track
Cincinnatus Scholar
Dean's List (summer 2012 & spring 2015)
EDUCATION
As a student of the University of Cincinnati, I participated in a sponsored studio hosted by Livewell Collaborative where I was part of a team that, through Livewell's process, developed a new product for the world's largest multinational consumer goods company.
Summer semester 2014
Sponsored Studio
On Co-op at Nottingham Spirk, I assisted on a number of projects for a diverse range of clients. My responsibilities included sketching, brainstorming, research, sourcing, sketch level and presentation level CAD models (Alias and SolidWorks), and Photoshop renders for client facing presentations.
Fall semester 2014
CO-OP
On Co-op at Crosman, I was lead Industrial designer on several projects, and I was involved in several other projects throughout multiple phases. This includes taking a project from the initial project statement to developing a final design and CAD model, generating sketches and ideas, and model making/ rapid prototyping concepts.
Summer semester 2013 & Winter semester 2014
CO-OP
I was hired as a lead designer/consultant by MRTA to help take an idea the principal of the company had, and make it presentable for a Kickstarter.com campaign. Within the 11 week span, we had a functioning prototype of the desired concept, and all supporting information and programming.
With the permission of MRTA, I developed my own separate design for the concept, focusing more on manufactureablity.
Fall semester 2012
CO-OP
As a Student Shop Supervisor for The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, my responsibilities are to ensure that all tools and machines are used properly and all safety procedures are adhered to, and to assist students with complex operations and processes. While working here, I developed a compressed air- powered shop vac filter cleaning system to save on operating costs.
CO-OP
Through formal education and real world experience, I have become proficient in the following:
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Adobe Creative Suite
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CAD software (Solidworks, Alias, Rhino, ProEngineer)
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Rendering Software (Keyshot, Photoview 360)
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Sketching
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Model Making
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Concept Development
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Rapid Prototyping
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Design Strategy/ Thinking
Skills
Industrial Designer
Design licensed youth electronics such as headphones, walkie-talkies, earbuds, and much more. Primary focus on designing and developing the 2017 lineup for Nickelodeon branded products, with SolidWorks support for various other projects among multiple licences.
April 2016- July 2016
Owner/ Principal
Consult businesses on matters relating to design thinking, product development, and creative solutions. Developing curriculum for teaching design thinking methods to non-design minded people.
Est. 2016
Industrial Designer
Help to lead design direction and development for Beretta USA's new product development while also assisting in providing US market insight to other Beretta Holding Group companies. This includes working with Marketing team members for initial market research, direct SME reviews, sketch brainstorming, CAD development, prototype creation, and collaboration with Design and Manufacturing Engineering for production for new Beretta USA products, accessories and packaging. Additionally, assist in various production support roles to facilitate spin-up of the new Gallatin TN factory.
August 2016 - Present