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Raleigh, NC, US

Pennsylvania, United States

• Collaborated in designing cutting-edge new mobility concepts while continually developing and improving the brand’s design language for multiple products
• Designed intricate, complex, and aesthetically pleasing plastic moldings and body parts for injection molding manufacturing
• Harnessed digital manufacturing tools such as 3D printing to build prototypes; functionally test prototypes and iterate upon designs to achieve fit, form, and function
• Set up, maintained, and monitored… Show more
• Set up, maintained, and monitored 3D print builds and general build shop environment; ensured appropriate stock of supplies and materials
• Led design research efforts to explore new and innovative future mobility concepts; brainstormed use of new, experimental technologies to anticipate advanced mobility solutions Show less

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

• Six-month research thesis exploring how digital manufacturing technologies and open-source design can be harnessed to produce personalized, accessible, and economical orthotic devices
• Worked closely with a user experiencing chronic radial nerve palsy
• Conducted research through user interviews, observation, medical and scientific literature, and user testing sessions
• Used CAD and 3D printing to produce working prototypes; delivered proof of concept during thesis… Show more
• Used CAD and 3D printing to produce working prototypes; delivered proof of concept during thesis presentation
• Project was well-received, earning top score of 110/110 Show less

Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States

• Collaborated closely with Senior Design Engineers to lead the design direction for an innovative OEM roof rack tower, successfully implemented in a production vehicle for a major automotive manufacturer.
• Constructed functional prototypes in order to iterate designs and provide proof of concept
• Developed new and innovative conceptual products to support Yakima brand growth into untapped market segments
• Conducted design research to identify opportunities where the Yakima brand… Show more
• Conducted design research to identify opportunities where the Yakima brand could provide meaningful and novel experiences to existing users Show less

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

- Developed concepts for exercise and lighting systems aboard the International Space Station.- Collaborated with professionals from the ESA and partner companies like Technogym andFoscarini.

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Developed new and innovative ways of incorporating shape memory alloys into consumerproducts- Worked closely with material engineers from SAES Getters

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Developed new play products and experiences for Kinder’s Joy and Surprise product lines.- Worked closely within company guidelines and standards to develop production ready products.

Gaithersburg, Maryland

• This is a supervisory role which includes opening and closing the store.
• Ensure your team delivers exceptional Customer Service that is consistent and beyond expectations.
• Train & develop store team on selling strategies and continuous improvement.
• Increase store sales through product knowledge communication and enthusiasm
• Develop creative plans and strategies to increase store sales through business analysis, action planning and consistent accountability
• Identify… Show more

Gaithersburg, Maryland

In charge of maintenance, repair, tuning, and set-up of Ski and Snowboard equipment and systems.

Rochester, New York, United States

- Developed concepts and fabricated custom parts for client’s motorcycles, as well as performroutine maintenance and refurbishment of parts.- Required hands on knowledge of fabrication and metalworking techniques.

Design and prepare 2d files for use in a CNC laser cutter.

Rochester, New York Area

Installations and removal of exhibitions. Handling artwork, lighting, and gallery lay out. Desk attendant.

Rochester, New York Area

In charge of all human interfaces, cockpit layout, and ergonomics for the current race car F24. Our website can be found here: http://www.rit.edu/kgcoe/formula/

Master Of Science - Ms, Integrated Product Design

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Induistrial Design

Activities and Societies: Lead Ergonomics Designer for RIT Formula SAE Team Exploring new forms, methods, and markets in the design world.