CAD Designer

• Jul 2022 - Present

[CAD DESIGN - SOLIDWORKS] • As a CAD designer, my main responsibility is to design a variety of products, including crates, skids, pallets, and foam assemblies, which include endcaps and tool insert trays. I create detailed drawings of these products, ensuring that they are optimized for manufacturing in-house, or conversely, take a customer's existing drawings and prepare them for use with our manufacturing capabilities. I work with our sales team, and on ocassion the end-client, to refine manufacturing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. [COLLABORATE WITH PRODUCTION] • By collaborating with the production team, I ensure that each design meets quality standards and that it can be efficiently manufactured on the shop floor. I am always open to feedback and suggestions from the production team to improve each design. [OVERSEE ROUTING MANAGEMENT] • One of my responsibilities is to oversee routing management and assist with production planning. I generate daily shop travelers that detail the steps required to produce each product. I ensure that each traveler is clear, concise, and accurate, and that it reflects any changes made to the design or production process. This documentation is essential to ensure that each product is manufactured according to the correct specifications and quality standards. I regularly communicate with the production team to ensure that the routing management process runs smoothly. [QUALITY CONTROL] • I am responsible for performing regular quality control checks on outgoing foam orders. I conduct visual and physical inspections to identify any defects or flaws in the products and document any issues discovered. I work with the production team to make improvements to the manufacturing process to reduce defects and improve overall product quality. Show less

Freelance Designer/Owner

• Mar 2012 - Present

I specialize in the production of supporting assets crucial for both small and large scale projects. My services encompass 2D design, where I craft compelling presentations and marketing assets that encapsulate the essence of a brand or project. Additionally, I offer CAD modeling for 3D design, Project Management, and Product Development, all tailored to assist artisans, inventors, wholesalers, and manufacturers. With a knack for turning ideas into tangible products, I ensure a smooth transition from conceptual stages through to production, addressing the unique needs and challenges of each project. On a personal front, I also engage in independent art projects, previously centering around the creation of laser cut gifts manufactured using a variety of materials including leather, wood, cloth, and acrylic. Show less

Product Development Manager

• Oct 2016 - Sep 2020

[Market Research and Analysis for Consumer Hard Goods] • Research and analyze competitive markets to develop consumer hard goods for various product lines under the Aleratec family, including Prosumers Choice, TunePhonik and Luxri8 [Cross-functional Product Development and Marketing] • Work cross-functionally to develop product copy, photography, packaging, documentation, and other marketing assets as needed for approved products in order to support and drive online sales [Innovation and Overseas Manufacturing Management] • Find innovative and unique selling propsoitions to increase product viability, and to draft, design and ultimately communicate with overseas manufacturers product direction and developement; from creation, to reviewing for quality and safety standards, to assisting with customer support inquiries [Product Management and Documentation] • Manage pricing, inventory, and marketing of assigned/launched products, while creating and managing development schedules, status reports, test reports, inventory reports, and other documentation/templates Show less

Disney Interactive Quality Assurance Specialist (DPW, Playmation, DI Worlds)

• Sep 2014 - Mar 2016

[Catalogued and Maintained Database of Instability and Gameplay Concerns] • Aided in Developer/Producer support for mobile platforms (iOS/Android/Amazon) for Business Units including Disney Publishing Worldwide, Playmation and Disney Interactive Worlds [Multiple Title and Platform Support] • Catalog issues via JIRA to analyze, evaluate, and recommend risk management solutions for mobile titles, franchises exceeded 20+, and included Android, Amazon and iOS releases from: Marvel, Miles From Tomorrowland, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Star Wars, Jungle Book, Inside Out, Cars, Palace Pets, Alice In Wonderland, Sofia The First , Frozen and Sherif Callie [Kept Kids Safe While Maintaining Disney Standards and Practices] • Worked with Privacy team on COPPA Privacy Compliance Submissions in order to uphold Disney, iOS, Amazon and Google First Party Standards Show less

Product Development Manager

• Dec 2008 - Mar 2012

[Concept to Launch Leadership] • Collaborated with project team members in researching new trends, brainstorming original product ideas, and leading group discussions to define and launch successful tween and youth‐related boys product throughout all phases of its life-cycle; from market analysis and conceptualization, to design, development, and launch. [Turned Creative Ideas Into Sales] • Assisted design and engineering teams in prototype creation, and provided oversight of the design, development and implementation of product websites and other marketing mediums to generate product interest and stimulate sales. [Networked With Major Companies] • Effectively networked and managed licensor approvals and requests with widely respected companies and organizations, such as: Mattel, the NFL Players’ Association, the Ford Motor Company, Dodge, and Electronic Arts. [Saved Company Time and Money] • Negotiated and implemented the first CAD to in‐house design workflow for the company, thereby allowing assets from the engineering team to be re‐used for the creation and implementation of product sizzle‐reels and product renderings; saving the company a tremendous amount of both time and money. Show less

Product Development Manager / Executive Assistant

• Sep 2007 - 2009

[Smoke, Mirrors and Engineers] • Worked directly with overseas manufacturers to create custom product, manage inventory fulfillment, and wholesale distribution to online shop owners, while also supporting marketing efforts by designing various promotional and packaging materials for the full line of product [Ideas Out of Thin Air] • Brainstormed outside-the-box product ideas; leading to the development of many successful innovations in the Magic/Toy industry, including the Mesika Tarantula Reel, and the Spider Pen Pro Show less

KAUR FM Radio - Station Manager

• Jun 2004 - Sep 2005