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I am Industrial Design graduate from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston,MA. I am currently a Designer at IDD (Innovative Display and Design)
I create and design 3D exhibits,displays and graphics for large corporations, tradeshows and events.
I completed my senior thesis project which dealt with footwear design and football. I have completed (2) fulltime co-op's for Turf Dawg USA, and have also done multiple freelance projects. I am very ambitious and eager to learn new skills and things that will push myself forward. Looking to start a career in footwear design or anything involved with the action sports and fashion world. Read Less

Professional Experience:
Fabrique Ltd. Branford, CT
Freelance Carry-Case Designer September 2012- Present

• Design and illustrate computer cases, backpacks, laptop bags, sleeves, and mobile case accessories.
• Develop specifications of cases and review sample inspections for production samples to finished product.
• Product Market Research and Develop presentations of products and/or concepts for clients.
• Internal and overseas correspondence with designers, manufactures, engineers and sales team.
• Work and correspond closely with engineers & design team overseas in China to work together on designs for samples for production products, oversee projects from concept to finished product.

Innovative Display & Design Bridgeport, CT
Industrial Designer October 2011 - Sept 2012

• Design and engineer 3-Dimensional Exhibits and Displays for Tradeshows, Marketing Environments and Events worldwide.
• Designing and conceptualize exhibits for clients specifications from ideas and develop them into finished high quality exhibits and displays.
• Create artwork for graphics and banners for displays, logos and customized signs and graphics.


Turf Dawg USA Fairfield, CT
Product Development and Design December 2008- September 2010
Freelance Designer Janaury 2010 - October 2011

• Started as intern and now Freelance and contract design work
• Design custom turf dawgs/ sports gaiters, graphic design with logos, colors, and graphics.
• Marketing and Promotional Designs: Event banners and posters, marketing postcards and handouts.
• Designed Marketing email newsletters. Sell sheets and product packaging cards.
• Research and Development: product testing and engineering, interacting with consumers.
• Manufacturing of product first hand: over-seeing product being produced.
• Sales and marketing: Consulting with coaches and equipment managers.

Nike Inc. NIKETOWN Boston, MA
Athlete II (Store Associate) March 2010 – August 2010

• Utilize customer service skills, basic sales techniques, and product knowledge to connect customers with the right product and drive sales.
• Maintain knowledge of store departments and be able to operate cash register for transactions, perform shipping and receiving duties, stock the floor, and build visual displays when necessary.
• Serve as a product knowledge resource for consumers. Seek educational opportunities to develop advanced level or specialized knowledge about selling, Nike products and culture, sales and service techniques. Read Less

Technical Competencies:
Design: Hand sketching, marker rendering, computer rendering, perspective and assembly drawings, photography, basic manufacturing and rapid prototyping, research, spray painting, technical drawing,
casting, graphic design and layout design, packaging and marketing design.

Software:
Windows, MAC OSX, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, 3D Studio Max, Graphite, Rhino, Flamingo, Solid-Works, Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Bridge, Adobe Dream Weaver.

Fabrication:
Blue foam, wood, acrylic, vacuum forming, rubber molding, resin casting, foam core, vacuum bags, bent lamination, metal work, lathe, Bridgeport mill, lighting electrical, bondo, spray painting, dye sublimation, heat transfer and cap press. Read Less