Originally hired for my softgoods expertise, I've since had the opportunity to branch out and design products outside of my cut and sew comfort zone. This allows me to refine both my hardgoods and softgoods skillsets. YETI has provided numerous opportunities for me to grow and learn under incredible mentors. I work alongside people I'm proud to call co-workers and friends who inspire and push me to go above and beyond in everything I do.

Myself and the design team at Gem worked to raise the bar when it comes to promotional products. We didn't design for the land fill, we designed products that would create lasting brand impressions for customers and provide functional and trend driven product for their end users.

I was part of a two man design team that worked on all aspects of the design process at Contour Products. Not only did I work on the design of products there, I provided input on the product's packaging, graphics, and marketing. In addition I worked with factory partners in both China and the US to ensure the designs were properly manufactured to our specifications.

Working along side the talented team at Nonobject I participated in everything from concepting to prototyping. Though I was only there for a short time I learned a lot from them.

I worked with the marketing department to conduct product research. A major part of the research involved in-person interviews with perspective users of the company's current products. They were able to try out a number of the products and provide feedback. The information gleaned from the experience was then presented directly to Contour's senior leadership team.

In connection with the CIA Design Center, I worked with a team of designers to generate ideas focusing on solving the problems of ATM card fraud. During the process I worked on everything from research and ideation to proof of concept and breadboard models. The entire team participated in presenting our findings and concepts to Diebold employees, making public speaking and presentation skills key to our success.

I worked with the boys interactive team to develop products for their popular Max Force and SpyNet lines. I learned a lot about the toy design world, and even more about working as a team toward a common goal. Much of the work I did was conceptual and involved a large quantity of sketches, both analog and digital, as well as creating rough physical mockups.

I worked with Nestle's product management team to produce design concepts for cookie baking products related to the Nestle Toll House brand. The project utilized my skills in sketching, CAD modeling, and digital rendering. The final design was never utilized, but was highly praised during the final presentation to executives at Nestle.

I graduated with a BFA in Industrial Design in 2012