John Kurcheski
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David G. Rojas
John is one of those type of people that once you meet you can never get out of your life, and i mean that in a good way. I studied with John at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and have remained good friends. John is extremely verbal and passionate about his involvement with projects big or small. You just have to meet this guy to know what i'm talking about. I highly recommend having John on your team when it comes to getting things going.
David G. Rojas
John is one of those type of people that once you meet you can never get out of your life, and i mean that in a good way. I studied with John at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and have remained good friends. John is extremely verbal and passionate about his involvement with projects big or small. You just have to meet this guy to know what i'm talking about. I highly recommend having John on your team when it comes to getting things going.
David G. Rojas
John is one of those type of people that once you meet you can never get out of your life, and i mean that in a good way. I studied with John at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and have remained good friends. John is extremely verbal and passionate about his involvement with projects big or small. You just have to meet this guy to know what i'm talking about. I highly recommend having John on your team when it comes to getting things going.
David G. Rojas
John is one of those type of people that once you meet you can never get out of your life, and i mean that in a good way. I studied with John at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and have remained good friends. John is extremely verbal and passionate about his involvement with projects big or small. You just have to meet this guy to know what i'm talking about. I highly recommend having John on your team when it comes to getting things going.
Experience
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Ghost Robotics
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Technician
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Delve (previously Bresslergroup)
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Philadelphia
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Senior Prototype Specialist
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Jun 2022 - Jan 2023
Same as Bresslergroup. Same as Bresslergroup.
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Bresslergroup is now Delve!
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Model Maker
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Nov 2015 - Jun 2022
-Collaborated with Multiple disciplines to create concept models ranging from proof of concept, CFM study models and fully functional prototypes for alpha development stages. -Managed 3D print queue and request system for both in office and out of office printing equipment. -Utilized multiple CAD software programs to reverse engineer concepts and refine existing designs for final deliverables and prototypes -Rapidly pivoted direction on projects to meet demands of multiple stakeholders involved in both internal and customer facing projects -Help mentor and teach junior members of staff on the safe use of shop equipment -Maintained a safe and inclusive working environment in both the shop and the lab. -Provided guidance to other team members on the best solution to problems in both the shop and the lab. Show less
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Unilife Corporation
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York, PA
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Model Maker and Artistic Designer
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Apr 2013 - Nov 2015
-Managed very high visibility projects to help deliver high quality prototypes to key customers -Created custom packaging for presentation to various customers -Worked in alignment with engineers to build unique functional working models for presentation and testing evaluation -Performed work in clean rooms to ensure devices would perform as needed and would satisfy requirements set by management team -Managed very high visibility projects to help deliver high quality prototypes to key customers -Created custom packaging for presentation to various customers -Worked in alignment with engineers to build unique functional working models for presentation and testing evaluation -Performed work in clean rooms to ensure devices would perform as needed and would satisfy requirements set by management team
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BALLCLAW.DE
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York, Pa
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Product Development, Creative Designer, Marketing and Sales,
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Dec 2005 - Apr 2014
-Invented and Designed sports ball holder called the "BALL CLAW" -Created the Ball Claw design from concept to final prototype for manufacturing -Established a marketing strategy for domestic sales in Major Retailers across America such as The Container Store, Target, Solutions in Canada, QVC -Designed both graphic design standards and packaging design for retail store display -United States Utility Patent #7500570 Mountable Ball Holder -Licensed to Venture Products, LLC in 2014 -Invented and Designed sports ball holder called the "BALL CLAW" -Created the Ball Claw design from concept to final prototype for manufacturing -Established a marketing strategy for domestic sales in Major Retailers across America such as The Container Store, Target, Solutions in Canada, QVC -Designed both graphic design standards and packaging design for retail store display -United States Utility Patent #7500570 Mountable Ball Holder -Licensed to Venture Products, LLC in 2014
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Port Discovery Childrens Museum
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Baltimore, Maryland Area
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Exhibit Manager
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May 2008 - Apr 2013
Exhibits Manager / Designer -Design, fabricate and manage new and existing Exhibits for the Museum. -Implement Organization and Safety in the Shop. -Coordinate correct procedures for Exhibit Techs to follow in order to complete tasks. Exhibits Manager / Designer -Design, fabricate and manage new and existing Exhibits for the Museum. -Implement Organization and Safety in the Shop. -Coordinate correct procedures for Exhibit Techs to follow in order to complete tasks.
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Kurkwork LLC
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York, Pa
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Industrial Designer / Model Maker
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May 2002 - Feb 2005
-Designer, Graphic Design, Sculptor, Mold/Model Maker -Also includes exhibit show props to working prototypes -Movie sets and special effects for movie “Killer Instinct” -CMOR - “Children’s Museum of Richmond” Designed concept, Fabrication and Installation -Clients include: Disney, Black & Decker, Dentsply and Sparks Exhibits *Portfolio upon request -Designer, Graphic Design, Sculptor, Mold/Model Maker -Also includes exhibit show props to working prototypes -Movie sets and special effects for movie “Killer Instinct” -CMOR - “Children’s Museum of Richmond” Designed concept, Fabrication and Installation -Clients include: Disney, Black & Decker, Dentsply and Sparks Exhibits *Portfolio upon request
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Design Centre, LLC
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York, Pa
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Industrial Designer
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Sep 2000 - Oct 2002
-Designer P.O.P. Displays and Exhibits for Dentsply International -Directed the Prototyping, Sculpting, Mold and Model shop -Designer P.O.P. Displays and Exhibits for Dentsply International -Directed the Prototyping, Sculpting, Mold and Model shop
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RJ Studios
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Bristol, PA
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Toy Designer / Model Maker / Sculptor
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Jul 2000 - Apr 2002
Created concept designs and renderings for Disney line of products, such as Disney phones and figures -Sculptor, Graphic Designer, Model Maker, Painter, Electronic Troubleshooter for prototypes Created concept designs and renderings for Disney line of products, such as Disney phones and figures -Sculptor, Graphic Designer, Model Maker, Painter, Electronic Troubleshooter for prototypes
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Education
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Art Institute of Philadelphia
Associates, Industrial Design Technology -
Penn State York
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Art History