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Burbank

Burbank, Ca, Cleveland Ohio, Shanghai, China

Pasadena, Ca

Designed a variety of products including electronics, medical devices, power tools, outdoor equipment, kitchen products, bags (soft and hard goods), make-up cases, corporate brand image, and packaging.

Glendale, Ca And Suzhou, China

Founding partner of innovation-based product design and manufacturing company, instrumental in establishing and leading research and development division in California and engineering division in China. In the first year, personally shepherded seven projects from concept to the store shelf including a patented 30-product tool belt and tool storage line, and launched the ToughBuilt brand with U.S., Canadian, and European retailers. Conducted thorough market research and developed original concepts pinpointed at specific market opportunities. Collaborated with a vast range of manufacturers in China and the U.S. to maintain design intent and target price, and worked directly with store buyers to understand and design for the retail environment. Sustained constant focus on realizing exciting new concepts and designs within the strictest oftimelines. 13+ patents.

Los Angeles, Ca And Suzhou, China,

Under the auspices of the Positec Advanced Concepts division in Los Angeles and China, collaborated on development of the company’s five-year product strategy and product concept library, ultimately launching the Worx power tool brand now in major retail stores. Labored directly with engineers and manufacturers throughout all stages of development and taught design classes to the Chinese design team. 4 patents filed.

City Of Industry, Ca

Designed and managed creation of tool-related products, interjecting innovative excitement into a flooded market. Focused on concept generation, rendering, and computer modeling for prototypes and production.

Boston, Ma

My internship at Continuum was invaluable. I got first hand experience problem solving and developing products for customers. Projects included APC, Samsung, and music turntables. Emphasized on concept development, sketching, ergonomics, and hand modeling.