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United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Render existing products with new CMF and compositions for presentations and marketing material with the clients brand or franchise specific graphics• Translate drawings and remodel older 3D models with alterations for both ascetic and functional improvements• Propose and prototype creative improvements to new products for form and user experience with accompanying concepts and options

United States

• Managed a max of 3 projects at a time by setting priority levels, weekly or daily communications routines, and reasonable work and deliverable projections for a variety of design projects spanning from 1 week to 6 months, including product sketch conception, UI Design, UX Research, 3D modeling and rendering, product photography, and physical and digital prototyping• Upheld legal responsibilities, including intellectual property ownership/transfer, taxes, and NDAs while working one-on-one… Show more • Managed a max of 3 projects at a time by setting priority levels, weekly or daily communications routines, and reasonable work and deliverable projections for a variety of design projects spanning from 1 week to 6 months, including product sketch conception, UI Design, UX Research, 3D modeling and rendering, product photography, and physical and digital prototyping• Upheld legal responsibilities, including intellectual property ownership/transfer, taxes, and NDAs while working one-on-one with clients to manage financial expectations of projects as to work within the budget with listed billable material projection• Notable NDA Projects include; 4 months of UI/UX Design for a multi-company web application for creating, tracking, managing, and billing consumers; 2 weeks 3D modeling, rendering, printing, and prototype photography to be used as Proof of Concept; 1 month of weekly sketch conception consultations in multi-department meetings; 3-week concept development for automated product maintenance and manufacturing processes Show less

United States

• Researched our clients’ product idea in regard to patients, industry competitors, and similar products to verify the market viability before we entered the design phase• Collaborated and conceptualized with a dedicated group of designers, marketers, engineers, and manufacturing experts to provide our clients with a uniquely personalized solution for their product idea• Iterated and prototyped both working and appearance artifacts with a focus on form details, CMF, and function and… Show more • Researched our clients’ product idea in regard to patients, industry competitors, and similar products to verify the market viability before we entered the design phase• Collaborated and conceptualized with a dedicated group of designers, marketers, engineers, and manufacturing experts to provide our clients with a uniquely personalized solution for their product idea• Iterated and prototyped both working and appearance artifacts with a focus on form details, CMF, and function and provided renders, prints, sketches, and 3D models throughout the process• Product industries include outdoor gear, utility enclosures, electronics, medical, beauty, and industrial solutions Show less

Tempe, Az

• Performed lectures, critiques, and demonstrations of Industrial Design Sketching for 13-30 students at a time• Assessed and graded In-class and homework packets from students• Conferred with the professor and peers on student projects and work ethic on quality and student morale• Under my instruction, 13 student passed the class with an average of 89.7% across all assignments and reports

Eagar, Arizona

• With a team of 13 design professionals, performed and documented quantitative and qualitative research within thecommunity with supervisor and community member from Arizona State University• Conducted site analysis of the construction area with a budget of $6000• Designed with the consultation of a play space design professional, built with locally sourced material, and installedplayground equipment on site within a week with 2 days of community assistance• As… Show more • With a team of 13 design professionals, performed and documented quantitative and qualitative research within thecommunity with supervisor and community member from Arizona State University• Conducted site analysis of the construction area with a budget of $6000• Designed with the consultation of a play space design professional, built with locally sourced material, and installedplayground equipment on site within a week with 2 days of community assistance• As Communication Lead, set and managed social media profiles and goals for my team of 4 peers and conducted radioand news interviews about the project reaching over 12,000 people over all platforms Show less

Master Of Industrial Design - Mid, Industrial And Product Design

Bachelor Of Industrial Design, Industrial And Product Design, Alumni

Activities and Societies: IDSA, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity, Media Club, Ragin' Radio Station 3D Modeling Including Rhino.

High School, Drafting & Design

Activities and Societies: Drafting, Chorale, Student Government, Robotics Clubs, Popular Media Club Design and Drafting / General Studies