EDUCATION
Auburn University; Auburn, AL
Bachelor of Industrial Design, December 2010
GPA 3.89
(Design Intelligence Survey of Industrial Design Programs ‘09 ranked the AU/INDD undergraduate program 7th in the country)
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Designer and Artist
6/12 - Present
Individualized illustration and design work.Creating visual goals to help clients achieve specific marketing strategies.
Ability to meet client expectations and deadlines.
Creative Director at Chromatose Productions, a live art and music event.
Second Nature Uintas, Duchesne, UT
1/11 – 10/12
Challenge clients to recognize underlying problems and destructive behaviors.
Using insight and observation to understand and facilitate individual needs.
Collaborate with therapists to create individual treatment plans and strategies.
Formal bi-weekly presentations on clients progress with appropriate insight.
Ability to function highly with clients, families, therapists and educators.
Using insight and observation to understand and facilitate individual needs.
Collaborate with therapists to create individual treatment plans and strategies.
Formal bi-weekly presentations on clients progress with appropriate insight.
Ability to function highly with clients, families, therapists and educators.
Husqvarna Outdoor Products, Augusta, GA
01/10-08/10
Industrial Design Intern in the North American Design Office.Design experience: outdoor equipment - handheld and heavy machinery.
Collaboration: marketing, sales and engineering to meet user needs.
Extensive work with aesthetic / branding objectives for marketing strategy.
Constructed working, appearance models assisted by 3D printing technology.
Formal presentations followed by critique sessions to benefit production.
Freelance Designer for Mac Hackney, president of ServicePro, Inc.
Summer 2010
Complete product development to accomplish client’s vision.
Ergonomic study of human use and interaction with product concept.
Market research to assess user's needs and desired features.
Developed working physical model to prove concept and validate manufacturing process. Developed a comprehensive presentation for patent application.
Project under intellectual property rights without ability to discuss details.
Ergonomic study of human use and interaction with product concept.
Market research to assess user's needs and desired features.
Developed working physical model to prove concept and validate manufacturing process. Developed a comprehensive presentation for patent application.
Project under intellectual property rights without ability to discuss details.
Geographics Art, Auburn, AL
01/08 - 05/09
Intern under senior design professor, Rich Britnell, in his private studio.
Prepared authentic prints, framed pieces, and crafts for exhibition.
Designed custom illustrations and graphic brands.
Exposed to a fast-paced work environment that requires multitasking.
Developed an adaptable work ethic.
Bell Company, Trussville, AL
09/05 - 05/07
General Shop Employee.
Constructed and installed custom architectural ADA and vinyl signage.
Executed professional paint assignments.
Developed a critical/precise approach due to tedious nature of work.
AWARDS
2011 IDEA Bronze: professional category of Commercial and Industrial Products
Speaker / exhibitionist at The Month of Design 2011 - Ljubljana, Slovenia
Outstanding undergraduate award fall 09
Outstanding undergraduate award fall 09
Emerson Tool Company: Design Excellence Award, spring 09
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Auburn, fall 08
Second Year Studio Award, fall 07
Ranked No. 1 in the Auburn Industrial Design Entry Program 07
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Jefferson State, Spring 06
Dean's List each semester attending Auburn and Jefferson State 05-10
Eagle Scout 04
SKILLS
Product conception
Product development
Creative problem solving
Research and data processing
Comprehensive presentation
Rapid sketching
Marker & digital rendering
Physical modeling
CAD modeling
Rhino / Solid Edge
Adobe CS5
Mac and PC
Microsoft Office
Positive Control Systems
Product development
Creative problem solving
Research and data processing
Comprehensive presentation
Rapid sketching
Marker & digital rendering
Physical modeling
CAD modeling
Rhino / Solid Edge
Adobe CS5
Mac and PC
Microsoft Office
Positive Control Systems
INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
Emerson Tool Company
St. Louis, MO
wet dry vacuum:
technology and system innovation
Big Time Products
Rome, GA
innovative glove designs
Techtronic Industries / Ryobi
Anderson, SC
Ryobi saw blade:
marketing, graphics, packaging
Eastman Chemical Company
Kingsport, TN
retail merchandising displays
