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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Rochester, New York Area

Rochester, New York Area

Carestream has more than 755 patents granted worldwide. They are one of the top globalproviders of digital radiography (DR) and computed radiography (CR) systems witha track record for innovation. Responsible for global healthcare product line from conception to commercialization. As a designer for corporate (OEM) company, working with interdisciplinary teams such as research & innovation, marketing, and engineering (ME and EE) to bring medical products to the market. Design support on highly technical products mainly in the x-ray and ultrasound market space. • User-centric design / ergonomic evaluations• Conceptual thinking• Creative problem solving• Knowledge of materials / processes for production• Product strategy • 2D, 3D, communication of product concepts• FDM rapid prototyping for validation• Solidworks builds suitable for Mechanical Engineering handoff • 3D rendering for marketing literature• Product branding / labeling • Collaboration between various teams

Hauppauge, New York

Full product design house with services ranging from concept to production solutions for wide variety of clientele. User centric and innovation-driven mindset in all aspects of the design process. Extremely passionate and "out of box" thinking group of individuals.• Product conceptualization• User reach & range ergonomic evaluations • 3D and 2D visualization of healthcare-related products• Scale models / model making for concept validation• Client calls and feedback

Greater New York City Area

Contract industrial design oversight with leading client company in the healthcare industry. Provided CAD renderings, conceptual drawings, and technical drawings for template used in soft goods application. Performed research for set user group and emerging technologies.Analyzed and tested rounds of early prototypes while providing valid ergonomic feedback. • Assisted with problem analysis, market research• Product storyboarding / Conceptualization• Ergonomic analysis • Digital sketch renderings• Soft goods rapid prototyping / review

Litchfield, Connecticut

Learned the various skills and methods required to manufacture and construct custom cabinetry for installation. Utilized various tools in a factory/shop setting. Assisted with residential construction projects.• Custom Woodwork • Cabinet Construction• Materials Knowledge

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

Design And Visual Communications, General