Experience

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  Teak Isle Manufacturing

  • Orlando, Florida, United States

  • Product Designer

    • May 2023 - Present
    • Orlando, Florida, United States

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  Kickr Design

  • Atlanta Metropolitan Area

  • Industrial Designer

    • Nov 2020 - May 2023
    • Atlanta Metropolitan Area

    -Concept visualization using hand sketching-CAD experience (Solidworks preferred) with surfacing and assemblies-Digital rendering using either Solidworks, Visualize, or Keyshot-Part prototyping via CNC, laser cutting, 3D printing and other methods-Document and communicate progress with team and customers, maintain project schedules and timelines-Develop positive working relationships with teammates, vendors and clientsUnderstanding or experience of using human factors in the design process

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  ShatterBox Concepts

  • Remote

  • Industrial Designer

    • Jul 2020 - May 2023
    • Remote

    Concept Sketching and Industrial Design consulting.

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  Revola Design Services

  • Oviedo, Florida, United States

  • Industrial Designer

    • Mar 2019 - May 2023
    • Oviedo, Florida, United States

    -Designed visual brand language refresh for automotive consumer products, primarily redefining the appearance and functions of the product in order to boost product impact in the market.-Design of housings for children's toys, commercial products-Researched, Designed and drafted medical devices soon to be patent pending with medical professionals to improve major critical care procedures.

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  Nautique Boat Company

  • Orlando, Florida Area

  • Industrial Designer

    • Jul 2019 - Apr 2020
    • Orlando, Florida Area

    -Created design direction for 2020-2021 and presented to the design team, creating mood boards as well as identifying market trends and how they co-mingled with each of the visual designers’ ongoing projects.-3D Modeling in SolidWorks & Rhinoceros.-Sketched year-model design concepts for the non-skid decking and refined to fit and finish of luxury towboat product. Implemented pattern designs with engineering teams and visited material supplier to confirm material compatibility with CNC-cut and laser-etched components. - Designed billet aluminum components for the Sliding Bench Tracks, Helm Panel and coordinated with design team members to reach goals together in a visually congruent way while staying true to the design intent and Nautique form language.-Actively lead, researched, created and implemented SCRUM board methodology with Design team-Led the design and prototyping of breakthrough marine-grade materials(NDA)

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  Performance Architectural Inc

  • Birmingham, Alabama

  • Industrial Designer

    • May 2019 - Jul 2019
    • Birmingham, Alabama

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  Summer Classics

  • United States
  • Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Product Design Engineer

    • Dec 2014 - Mar 2019

    I help bridge the gap between Design, Quality Assurance and Customer Service. I am a hands-on designer making changes to production based on sales, inspections and returns data.I take trips to Asia to meet with core and new suppliers to set up and improve manufacturing processes.I help solve problems through design thinking to streamline company processes.List: Furniture Design, Product Design, Product Evaluation, Quality Inspection, Product Specifications, Claiming, CAD Modeling, Sketching, Design Thinking, Quality Assurance, Customer Service Assistance, Documentation, Reporting

  • North China Product Development Liaison

    • Aug 2012 - Dec 2014

    With Summer Classics Outdoor furniture, I daily write a report on what the factory is producing, document quality issues in an acceptable/non-acceptable QC Guideline format, document each item that is produced and address quality issues in the factory with furniture in the areas of sand and permanent mold castings, tooling, welding, polishing, paint and packaging. Thoroughly document problems occurring in manufacturing and then look for ways to come to solution with the manufacturer and customer in mind.

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  Revola Design Services

  • Auburn, AL

  • Freelance Designer/Illustrator

    • Jan 2012 - Aug 2012
    • Auburn, AL

    Freelance Design Services specalizing in: User-centric Design Services, Internal Project Management & Organization, Brand Creation, Product Concepts and Development, Photography and Graphic Design Services, Technical Illustration, Communicating Designs to Contractors, Seeking new solutions through exploratory sketching and thinking. I'm always on the looking for a new challenge to create new solutions for.

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  Auburn University

  • Auburn, AL

  • Lead Counselor - Academic Summer Camps - Office of Professional and Continuing Education

    • May 2012 - Jul 2012
    • Auburn, AL

    The duties I performed were:-Organizing and filing paperwork for individual camp participants; -Maintaining a positive and respectful experience for all camp participants both in specific activities and during time living within Auburn's residence halls; -Ensuring camp participants are prepared each day for rigorous activities;-Bus Driving;-Adjusting camp schedules with faculty; -Acting liason between faculty, camp participants, camp counselors and the camp directors; -Public Speaking & Time Management;-Personnel & Solutions Management;-Meeting camp deadlines with camp participants and faculty;-Giving campus tours;-Coordinating with other Lead Counselors to avoid schedule clashes;-Complex problem-solving, relational issues among camp participants

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  Techtronics Industries

  • Concept Center International

  • Power Tool Design Intern

    • Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
    • Concept Center International

    I conceptualize product designs through both paper and digital sketching, rendering and CAD modeling in SolidWorks. I also develop 2D graphics and art for product and create color finish graphics sheets for final designs, often involving digital photography and manipulation. At CCi, I support a multi-faceted design team for various presentations and documentations of projects and programs.

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  Johnston & Malone Bookstore

  • Art Department Retail Associate

    • Aug 2009 - Nov 2010

    Art Supply Sales, the customer is always right. I use many of the skills I've learned either making signage, or cutting mats and framing.

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  Freshman Year Experience Office

  • Camp War Eagle Counselor

    • Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

    Using effective team leadership & communication, to successfullyorient freshman to school at Auburn University. I was given a group and had been taught several self-directed tasks. Interpersonal skills, Time Management, upbeat and positive under extreme conditions where much was required of me.

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  Dedicated Technical Team LLC

  • Drafting Associate

    • Jan 2007 - Apr 2007

    This job required me to draw water lines, and road grades for several subdivisions using AutoCad 2008.

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  Chapman Sisson Architects

  • Errand Runner

    • Mar 2006 - Apr 2007

    Errands & Delivery, Scanning, Photoshop and Working with people to communicate with others, Revising Shop and Mechanical Drawings. Learning about how business and design correlate.