Ben Dunkel Email & Phone Number

Savannah, Georgia, United States

Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences in the retail sector while actively pursuing opportunities as a product design specialist. Retail Sales Expertise:Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and providing top-notch customer service in fast-paced retail environments.Skilled in product knowledge, inventory management, online order fulfillment, and merchandising strategies to optimize sales opportunities.Recognized for building strong rapport with customers, understanding their needs, and offering tailored suggestions to enhance their shopping experience.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Designed front and backend systems for our current website, launched in 2020. Created a new logo and brand design for the Dunkel Index. Produce weekly podcasts as well as manage social media platforms.

Portland, Oregon, United States

As a Member Experience Designer at Unitus Credit Union, I bring my expertise in developing user-centered solutions that improve the overall member experience. I have a proven track record of leveraging research to create accurate personas, journey maps, and user flows that align with business goals and objectives.Skills:Conducted extensive user research to identify key pain points, needs, and opportunities for members.Developed accurate personas and journey maps to inform design decisions and improve the overall member experience.Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and marketing teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.Created user flows and wireframes that met the needs of members while also adhering to design best practices.Conducted usability testing and user feedback sessions to validate design decisions and iterate on solutions.Responsibilities:Experience in developing user-centered solutions that align with business objectives.Proficient in creating personas, journey maps, and user flows.Expertise in conducting user research to identify pain points, opportunities, and user needs.Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including project managers, marketing teams, and developers.Strong communication and presentation skills to communicate design concepts and ideas to stakeholders.

Portland, Or

K-12 Certified Substitute Teacher in Oregon. Manage daily tasks and execute appropriate lesson plans. Frequently fill in for long term positions at the request of the schools. Assist with extra curricular events such as the Special Olympics. I also worked remotely with students and teachers while schools were closed during the pandemic.

Portland, Oregon, United States

- Conducted independent research with users using methods like card sorting, interviewing, and surveys - Designed web, mobile and responsive applications and prototypes - Collaborated with stakeholders and teammates virtually to complete design sprints and deliver successful products within the deadlineNotable ProjectsEasy Events (Client Project)Oregon Ready (Passion Project)Musi (Spec Project)Places (5 Day Project)

Portland, Oregon Area

Designer, maker, and manager for Pensole's 203 Concept Shop. I use physical and digital processes to bring ideas into reality. Responsibilities include designing, prototyping, and fabricating projects, running the laser cutter and 3D printer, as well as advising on the creation of footwear, clothing and accessories. I am also co-managed Sneakerhead of State, Pensole's first design competition for high school students.

Portland, Or

As part of a small team, I have worked on design, strategy, and production for Fall 2017 men's and women's boots. Inspired by vintage motorcycle, military, and outdoor clothing KLR Footwear brings the highest quality materials and construction to time tested silhouettes.

Portland, Oregon

The Adidas Futurecraft Masterclass is a hands-on, four-week, intensive footwear design class to introduce aspiring designers to the art of adidas footwear design and making.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Assisted with key operations of the department of awards and rankings. Performed research and analysis of potential recognition opportunities for SCAD and its students. Submitted student works to festivals and competitions worldwide. Maintained a database tracking students, submissions and results.

Portland, Or

Fueling the Future of Footwear is a hands-on, intensive footwear design master class and competition created to discover and develop the future of the footwear industry. Projects will be briefed by Foot Locker and ASICS, where six teams will be challenged to create a new collection of footwear for ASICS Tiger. A chosen design will be selected by a panel of key industry executives and sold at select Foot Locker locations nationwide.

Savannah, Ga

SCAD is collaborating with Hewlett-Packard to research and develop multiple campaign concepts for a unique community experience within the Savannah Historic District, utilizing the LinkReader platform, which transforms physical content into digital experiences.

Savannah, Ga

Certification Of Completion, User Experience Design

A 12-week, full time career accelerator focusing on user research, testing methodologies, and design best practices. Emphasis on Figma.

Master’S Degree, Industrial And Product Design

Bachelor'S Degree, Fine And Studio Arts