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Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles, California

Warren, Michigan

- Selected theme creator for upcoming flagship vehicle- Design lead for Sierra EV Elevation and AT4, and console & door designer for Sierra EV Denali from theming to production release- Designer of center console and contributing interior designer for Chevrolet Colorado 2023 and GMC Canyon 2023, recognized as "Best Midsize Pickup Truck of the Year" by JD.

Warren, MI

The core of my work in Advanced User Experience involved strategizing and developing General Motors' next generation component and display systems across its core brands. This work has influenced vehicles like the Cadillac Lyriq, the Chevrolet Silverado EV, and many others releasing around 2023 and beyond. I also worked to envision the future of automotive.

Cleveland, Ohio

As a member of the Smartshape team, I aided the studio by producing industrial design concepts, graphic/packaging designs, high fidelity promotional renderings, and physical prototypes.

Warren, Michigan

Envisioned holistic interior user experience solutions for the Cadillac brand. Methods used include user research, storyboarding, analog/digital sketching, digital rendering, and alias modeling.

Cleveland Institute Of Art

Through team oriented projects, I’ve worked with multiple clients designing medical related products; including systems for emergency departments and those used with children experiencing seizures.

Oversee the operations of the digital print center during each shift, as well as train and manage employees. Provide customer assistance in file management and print formatting. Operate and troubleshoot a variety of printers, plotters, scanners, and vinyl cutters for fine art, promotional materials, and presentations.

East Aurora

Developed concepts for a new vehicle based brand line. I worked around the line developing concepts for vehicles, locations, play interactivity, and aesthetics. My work ranged from sketching and renderings, to foam modeling and 3D Alias modeling.

Cleveland Institute Of Art

As a sponsored project from Fisher Price, I designed a baby product concept, for infants 0-18 months old, that transforms and reconfigures to function in 3 distinctly different ways. I worked closely with representatives from Fisher Price throughout the process.

Rochester, New York Area

Developed graphics and design solutions for the social media accounts of various clients. Learned about social media marketing and management of accounts in order to enhance brand promotion.

Rochester, New York Area

Provided assistance in the creation of custom functional and decorative art, composed primarily of metal and wood. Operated a variety of tools around the shop including a MIG welder, plasma cutter, angle grinders, etc.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Industrial And Product Design

IDSA Student Merit Award and IDSA Central District SMA Finalist

New York State Regents Diploma With Advanced Designation

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society