Experience

Onyx Aerospace

• Industrial Designer

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Process and product development Process and product development



Obstructures LLC

• United States
• Design

• Owner & Designer

  • May 2013 - Present

  Industrial designer and partner at Obstructures LLC, Obstructures is an award winning collaborative which focuses on small runs of exclusive product designs that are very specific to the interest of the members and the collaborators. I have gained extensive knowledge of aluminum production techniques such as sheet metal, machining, and casting from my exposure at Obstructures. Currently, Obstructures is engaged in the design of indestructible sound equipment. Industrial designer and partner at Obstructures LLC, Obstructures is an award winning collaborative which focuses on small runs of exclusive product designs that are very specific to the interest of the members and the collaborators. I have gained extensive knowledge of aluminum production techniques such as sheet metal, machining, and casting from my exposure at Obstructures. Currently, Obstructures is engaged in the design of indestructible sound equipment.



DePaul University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

  ID 210: Processes and Materials This series of workshops introduces students to materials (woods, metals, plastics, composites) integral to industrial design. Students will explore the physical properties and structures of material; effective processes and techniques for working with and shaping material; and the generative nature of material; the ways in which physical properties of material inform design and manufacturing processes. ID 210: Processes and Materials This series of workshops introduces students to materials (woods, metals, plastics, composites) integral to industrial design. Students will explore the physical properties and structures of material; effective processes and techniques for working with and shaping material; and the generative nature of material; the ways in which physical properties of material inform design and manufacturing processes.



WestRock Company

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Industrial Designer

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  As an Industrial Designer/Packaging Designer at WestRock, I develop new and existing corrugated projects through ideation, prototyping (structural validation), and design development. These projects include point of purchase displays and corrugated containers. As an Industrial Designer/Packaging Designer at WestRock, I develop new and existing corrugated projects through ideation, prototyping (structural validation), and design development. These projects include point of purchase displays and corrugated containers.



Remington Arms Company

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Industrial Designer

  • Feb 2019 - Oct 2020

  Designed and developed products with emphasis on ergonomic, aesthetics and styling, marketing considerations as well as manufacturability, also preparing designs and specifications of products for production. Designed and developed products with emphasis on ergonomic, aesthetics and styling, marketing considerations as well as manufacturability, also preparing designs and specifications of products for production.



Kusa Systems

• United States

• Founder

  • Jul 2018 - Feb 2020

  Kusa Systems was established in response to the obsolescence of the monolithic truck “camper shells”. We specialize in aftermarket accessories for trucks and SUVs. Our products are designed to offer utility to the user in conjunction with covering and protecting the truck, cargo, and occupants. Our aesthetic moves are 3-fold: efficiency of manufacturing, armor-like quality, and durability. Kusa Systems was established in response to the obsolescence of the monolithic truck “camper shells”. We specialize in aftermarket accessories for trucks and SUVs. Our products are designed to offer utility to the user in conjunction with covering and protecting the truck, cargo, and occupants. Our aesthetic moves are 3-fold: efficiency of manufacturing, armor-like quality, and durability.



Campbell's Pool and Spa

• United States

• Sales and Design Consultant

  • 2010 - 2012

  As a Design/Sales Consultant, I was tasked with advising and aiding the client in budget and design accessibility. My responsibilities were to assess and analyze site conditions and develop layout options for pools and landscape. I also maintained customer relations during and after sales to insure client satisfaction. Once plans were agreed upon, I managed construction administration of pools and landscape. Achievements: Brokered the sales of $100k + pool designs Earned my CPO (Certified Pool & spa Operator) Developed construction documents, standards, and SOP’s for sales and construction of pools



Benefield Richters

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern Landscape Architect

  • 2006 - 2009

  My responsibility in the landscape architecture firms were preparing master plans and site designs for commercial, residential, and industrial developments. I was also involved in construction administration and detailed designs for private residences, resorts, office buildings, restaurants, and small colleges throughout the southeast. I developed expertise in irrigation systems and was an integral part of the design team. Achievements: Designed numerous sites and landscapes in the Southeast region Managed several residential projects in the area Developed my construction document abilities