Teaching Programs in Foundation Art Courses- Foundation Art (3D) | Space, Form, Process. 2015-PresentPrograms in Industrial DesignCourses- Graduate Industrial Design, first year: ID Tech 2021-Present- Sophomore Design Studio. 2003-2007, 2015-2021- ID Prototypes (Cultural Tools). Exploration of materials and design methodologies through the use of trend boards, 2-D presentations, packaging and product extensions. 2007-2008

Design consultancy focusing on visual identity, branding and packaging, and interior architecture designs for real estate developers. Clients include Target, Lightbulb Press, and Felinicity Inc. (cat and dog products and toys), New York Center For Arts Education, Cooper Hewitt Museum, and NYC Studio In A School.

TeachingParsons School of Constructed Environments (SCE) ProgramProduct Design, Design Studio 1 | Discovery, Design & DevelopmentStudio course providing a hands-on introductory experience of basic product design problem solving, techniques, and skills through physical exercises in iterative prototyping and testing. Challenge students to work individually and collaboratively in a studio environment to begin to identify where and how design can act.

Global manufacture and trading company based in New York, Taipei, and Guangdong, China. Designed tabletop and giftware items for major retailers, including Target, Wal-Mart, May Co., Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel. Focus on trend development, packaging design, and product design. Responsibilities include client presentations, and extensive travel to Taiwan and Southern China to oversee production and manufacturing in conjunction with 200 person Taiwan office. Specialized in sourcing materials and management of manufacturing processes.

Luggage, Business Cases and Accessories Design and Manufacturer, New York, NY. Designed over 25 bags and accompanying hardware, including a new line of women’s professional day bags for Fall 2002 and a new group of men’s business briefcases. Expanded Tumi’s women’s core handbag collection. Participated in the product manufacturing process, involving daily correspondence with overseas manufacturers, suppliers, and working with Tumi’s product development professionals to meet cost, style, performance, and functionality objectives. Developed proficiency at technical drawing and model making.

Design manager for a ten-person graphic design firm based in Boston and NYC. Firm focused on brand development, identity creation, marketing collateral, trade show and exhibit design, stationery systems, interactive design, packaging, POP and visual merchandising. Monitored work schedules. Acted as business liaison for clients including Lotus software, Stride Rite shoes, Clarks shoes, IDEO Industrial Design and Nickelodeon cable network. Lead production of photo shoot. Oversaw contract negotiations with vendors, contractors and printers. Trafficked client material.