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Detroit, Mi, Us

Novi, Michigan

Successfully launched The Lash Lounge — Novi, a franchise retail beauty salon focusing on eyelash extensions and eyebrow services. Co-managed many aspects of the business including hiring, marketing, finance, networking and other operations. Implemented creative marketing strategies to build brand awareness and expand the customer base. Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills by hiring, training, and mentoring a diverse team of 10 employees, fostering a culture of family, service and skill.

Troy, Michigan, United States

Created and implemented a streamlined Industrial Design process at a startup, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, team cohesion, and overall product development efficiency.Optimized resource allocation for 80+ vehicle accessory projects at a startup, developing a data-driven workload model that reduced headcount needs, streamlined operations, and provided leadership with key insights for budget planning.

Warren, Michigan, United States

As Product Design and Strategy Leader at GM's Brightdrop, spearheaded the development of a software-defined ecosystem that revolutionized last mile logistics click-and-collect order fulfillment technology. Acheived a 50% increase in fulfillment efficiency and 44% reduction in wait times with new product design and innovative user interface.

During my tenure as a Senior Designer for the HUMMER EV at General Motors, I played a pivotal role in one of the fastest production vehicle programs in the company's history, helping design two flagship products off an all-new EV architecture and contributing to the relaunch of the iconic HUMMER brand.

Warren, Mi

Hand-picked to launch GM's urban bicycle startup, ARIV, leveraging innovative design, customer insight, and integrated automotive technology to create a superior value proposition. Secured a $20M investment, orchestrated a cross-functional team of over 50 staff, and directly led nine industrial designers in product development. Directed ethnographic research in global cities, fostered staff creativity, navigated executive negotiations, and managed end-to-end concept development, including design, engineering, prototype execution, sourcing and manufacturing. Authored strategies for brand, market positioning, product, and portfolio, promoting comprehensive product strategy across all functions.

Waterloo, Wi

As a Senior Industrial Designer at TREK Bicycle, I spearheaded innovation in bicycle design by integrating novel prototyping and material technologies. I led a team of five to refresh the Bontrager brand book, even conducting a brand audit with the company founder. My focus on customer and market trends fueled designs for Trek's elite product range and resulted in production-ready CAD surfaces. Our efforts paid off—earning us the 'Gear of the Year Award' from LAVA Magazine and 'Most Innovative Product Idea' at the annual Innovation Summit.

As a Lead Exterior Designer at General Motors, I've overseen projects from conceptual stages through to production. Notably, I led the surface development of the Buick Verano, a sedan designed for both Chinese and American markets. My global perspective was further enhanced by running a design confirmation clinic in Shanghai, fostering the relationship between Detroit and Shanghai studios.