Stephen Shickel
Director of Operations at The 3D Printing Store- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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The 3D Printing Store
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United States
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Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Operations Manager
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Oct 2021 - Aug 2022
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Industrial Designer and Product Marketer
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May 2016 - Present
Collaborate with entrepreneurs and support company founders and their teams. Transition product prototypes and packaging to domestic and international commercial-scale production. Scope of work includes ideation, concept generation, optimization of features based on consumer benefits, 3D modeling, rendering, photography and prototyping. Support adjacent work streams in graphic design, visual identity and investor/board deck preparation for print and digital projects. Work with numerous start-up and early-stage companies in a variety of industries including biopharm, SaaS, consumer products, electronics, medical devices and analytical equipment.
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Hyman, Inc.
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Project Manager
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Apr 2021 - Oct 2021
Responsible for end-to-end product development and commercialization including consumer/OEM product and packaging ideation, design iteration and technology transfer to manufacturing. Collaborate with multi-functional product teams charged with innovation following stringent brand guidelines. Other responsibilities include optimizing Shopify to highlight brand identity and new products, producing technical drawings for dimensioning and consumer installation guides, creating presentations for major retailers, developing design elements and content to support patent claims and 3D printing functional prototypes for mechanical testing.
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Hindlepower, Inc.
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United States
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Industrial Designer
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May 2020 - Nov 2020
Designed and prototyped custom-fabricated consumer products. Supported team by transitioning product concepts into production by utilizing local manufacturing and SLS 3D printing. Responsible for layout and development from 2D to scaled 3D models. Additionally, supported a “campus” master plan and redesign process. Designed and prototyped custom-fabricated consumer products. Supported team by transitioning product concepts into production by utilizing local manufacturing and SLS 3D printing. Responsible for layout and development from 2D to scaled 3D models. Additionally, supported a “campus” master plan and redesign process.
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Cantaloupe Inc
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United States
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Industrial Designer
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Aug 2017 - Mar 2020
Developed new product concepts, enhanced customer experience and produced prototypes for point-of-purchase cashless payment systems. Collaborated with senior leadership, internal teams and contract manufacturers. Created digital and print media. Developed landing pages for ad campaigns while understanding the lead generation process. Developed new product concepts, enhanced customer experience and produced prototypes for point-of-purchase cashless payment systems. Collaborated with senior leadership, internal teams and contract manufacturers. Created digital and print media. Developed landing pages for ad campaigns while understanding the lead generation process.
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VIDEOR E. Hartig GmbH
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Design Co-op
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Enhanced user experience and improved website lead conversion by optimizing content including photographs, infographics, icons and site navigation. Enhanced user experience and improved website lead conversion by optimizing content including photographs, infographics, icons and site navigation.
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Virginia Tech
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Industrial Designer
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
Design, prototype and build streamlined features for a motorcycle to achieve the best possible fuel economy.
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Industrial Designer
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Mar 2015 - Apr 2015
Cultural exchange between the Shanghai Institute of Visual Art (SIVA) and Virginia Tech. Learned about the cultural history of China and its influence on contemporary design and materials.
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Craig Vetter - Classic American Design
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Monterey, California
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Industrial Design Intern
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Student intern that supported the finalized design, prototyping and streamlining of the Vetter 2012 Zero S, the world’s first green, all-electric racing motorcycle that successfully traveled 1,000 miles in 24 hours in September 2014. Student intern that supported the finalized design, prototyping and streamlining of the Vetter 2012 Zero S, the world’s first green, all-electric racing motorcycle that successfully traveled 1,000 miles in 24 hours in September 2014.
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VIDEOR E. Hartig GmbH
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Industrial Design Intern
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Evaluated and modified designs of industrial security equipment to address client needs including weather durability and product family consistency. Evaluated and modified designs of industrial security equipment to address client needs including weather durability and product family consistency.
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Taste!
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Offenbach Area, Germany
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Packaging Design Intern
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May 2012 - Jun 2012
Developed new packaging and labeling for a smoothie bottle to improve ergonomics and brand recognition. Developed new packaging and labeling for a smoothie bottle to improve ergonomics and brand recognition.
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The Garden Shoppe
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Strafford, Pennsylvania
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Garden Designer
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Jun 2009 - May 2012
Assisted customers with annual and perennial plant selection and garden design. Tended to the care of plants. Assisted customers with annual and perennial plant selection and garden design. Tended to the care of plants.
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Education
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Design -
Conestoga High School