Product/Industrial Designer

• Apr 2023 - Present

Industrial Design Intern

• May 2022 - Nov 2022

Industrial Design Intern

• Jun 2021 - May 2022

Graduate Teaching and Administrative Assistant

• Aug 2020 - May 2022

Graduate Research and Design Fellow

• Feb 2020 - May 2022

• Presented research to the National Science Foundation • Lead design integration of electronic housing onto fabric • Redesigned demo prototypes • Developed patterns and sewed prototypes • Conducted user research • Defined design criteria for integrated technology • Presented research to the National Science Foundation • Lead design integration of electronic housing onto fabric • Redesigned demo prototypes • Developed patterns and sewed prototypes • Conducted user research • Defined design criteria for integrated technology

Product Designer and Developer

• Oct 2019 - Jun 2020

• Lead product demo design • Developed Solidworks models for electronic housings

Project Manager

• Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

• Documented product manufacturing methods • Developed CMF documentation • Coordinated communication between stakeholders • Maintained track of timelines to meet milestones

Research-Design Fellow

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

• Refined integration of technology into textiles • Sewed a pressure sensing shoe insert • Coded Arduino to track force and area input of shoe insert • Coded Arduino to connect Bluetooth device to phone app • Refined integration of technology into textiles • Sewed a pressure sensing shoe insert • Coded Arduino to track force and area input of shoe insert • Coded Arduino to connect Bluetooth device to phone app

Senior Capstone: 3D Printing of Garments

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

Sponsored by HanesBrand Inc., the question of "How can 3D printing be utilized for garment manufacturing" was presented as a senior design challenge. Working in a team to solve this problem, the project's main goal was to create a 3D printed concept garment that was aesthetically pleasing and comfortable within the allotted semesters. Exploring different types of constructions, processes, and materials, a finished concept garment following the goals above was presented at the end of the term. Sponsored by HanesBrand Inc., the question of "How can 3D printing be utilized for garment manufacturing" was presented as a senior design challenge. Working in a team to solve this problem, the project's main goal was to create a 3D printed concept garment that was aesthetically pleasing and comfortable within the allotted semesters. Exploring different types of constructions, processes, and materials, a finished concept garment following the goals above was presented at the end of the term.

Administrative Assistant

• Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

• Provided painting instruction and creative design • Administered customer support by answering and returning phone calls • Organized and prepared studios for events • Provided painting instruction and creative design • Administered customer support by answering and returning phone calls • Organized and prepared studios for events

Graphic Design Intern

• Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

• Created custom ads for clients using Photoshop and Illustrator that were published in N2 magazines across the US • Worked in a team to complete ads by a deadline • Created custom ads for clients using Photoshop and Illustrator that were published in N2 magazines across the US • Worked in a team to complete ads by a deadline

Student Assistant

• Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

• Focus on engineering demonstrations and projects • Provided “hands on” instruction for students • Supervised and engaged campers in the classroom • Maintained a positive learning environment by implementing behavior management strategies

Network Technician

• May 2014 - May 2015

• Facilitated distant learning classes using WebEx or Codex • Managed equipment • Provide technical support for teachers and students

Seahawk Link

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

Helped incoming freshmen with their transition into college, served as a mentor through leading group activities and discussions in the classroom, and assisted new students with making connection at UNCW Helped incoming freshmen with their transition into college, served as a mentor through leading group activities and discussions in the classroom, and assisted new students with making connection at UNCW