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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Lead Industrial Design & Advanced Development capability for Hardware Solutions Product team. Partner with Product Category Managers to discover opportunities within their respective businesses to define “What comes after next?” for each category through Product, Packaging, Merchandising and Process Design.

Doraville, Ga, Us

Led end to end Aesthetic development for Serta Brand line of products. Collaborated with cross functional Innovation and Brand team members to identify holistic sleep system solutions for features and benefits specific to consumer desired experiences.• Managed internal and external resources to execute Aesthetic specific tasks for each project.• Creatively directed external textile suppliers to deliver Aesthetic Design components specific to each initiative.• Partnered with Aesthetic Design team members to optimize processes and create efficiencies within end to end project life cycle.• Responsible for defining and developing Aesthetic Design Vision for Serta Brand line of products in parallel to Innovation Road Map by identifying and aligning converging targets within the pipeline.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Managed process, people, and projects to execute highly strategic and innovative product and packaging design solutions from concept to production for Consumer Products brands Dixie, Stainmaster, Innovia, Brawny, Quilted Northern, Angel Soft & Vanity Fair. Built relationships between business, technical and capability teams to become a trusted partner by creatively solving problems through consumer empathy and storytelling. • Managed a wide range of high value, strategic projects for each Consumer Products category of brands. Project initiatives included packaging & product innovation, new product development, industrial design, graphic design, point of purchase displays, UX/UI, brand equity development, visual identity, and digital marketing content.• Spearheaded Design Thinking initiatives to creatively solve problems for our business categories by developing and facilitating workshop sessions.• Discovered and Defined new business and white space opportunities in partnership with Category Innovation leaders by utilizing Human Centered Design tools, frameworks, and methodologies.• Managed the Design Innovation process to successfully launch a Market Test line of Brawny Pet products.

Delivered a comprehensive design resource for the business needs of my clients with the ability to execute any deliverable within a project life cycle from front end ideation through design for manufacturing. • Utilized a four phase Creative Problem Solving Process to Define, Explore, Refine and Deliver. Leveraged validation tools throughout the process to ensure design solutions are consumer preferred while also being business viable and feasible for production.• Managed all project needs including proposal writing, outlining budget, defining goals and objectives, creating design strategy, creative direction, building & delivering client presentations, and billing of invoices.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Established an on-site design resource for Front End Innovation programs within Family Care for the multi-billion dollar businesses of Bounty, Charmin, and Puffs. Bridged the relationship gap between Creative and Technical teams to deliver creative problem solving solutions to highly technical, capital intensive platforms and initiatives.• Partnered with Design Managers to develop and deliver Design Strategy and Product Design Visions for their respective brands.• Led Design Innovation from discovery through commercialization of product and packaging for Bounty with Dawn by utilizing Co-Creation process with an Expert Panel of target Consumers.• Developed and managed prototyping capabilities for the Family Care Design team by leveraging internal resources for efficient, effective results, saving both time and money on project initiatives.

New York, Us

Managed, developed, and delivered creative, innovative, and consumer driven structural packaging and product design solutions for several Clients with Global Brands such as Charmin, Bounty, Puffs, Hanes, Dole, and Wilson. Served as the only Industrial Designer on staff bringing unmet and desired capabilities to the organization for Client’s needs.• Managed all project needs including Client communication, building timelines around deadlines & deliverables, defining project goals & objectives, defining & adhering to budget, internal & external resources, and building & delivering presentations. • Built collaborative partnerships between creative, business and manufacturing divisions within our client companies by incorporating technical information and understanding throughout the creative process to efficiently deliver designs that were consumer preferred, business viable, and feasible for production.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Conceptualized, managed, and implemented product and structural packaging design projects by partnering on multidisciplinary teams within the organization. Delivered high value, creative solutions to projects for a range of Clients with Global Brands such as Hershey’s, Kellogg’s, Pringles, Dirt Devil, USAF, Jim Beam, and Gillette.• Built strong business relationships with our client companies as the lead Industrial Designer for LPK’s food and beverage team. Managed all project needs including client communication, internal & external resources, and creating & delivering presentations.• Developed expertise in food and beverage structural packaging design, materials, and processes.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Generated conceptual ideas for the 2004 product lines of Spy Gear,Undercover Girl, and Outdoor Antics. Worked closely with fellow designers to effectively communicate design ideas for the review ofMarketing, Engineering, and for testing with children.

East Aurora, New York, Us

Composed product ideation for Sesame Street infant toys and juvenile products. Designed and presented two separate lines of products for the review of management. Worked closely with fellow designers and marketing to research and develop effective product ideas.

East Aurora, New York, Us

Conceptualized product ideas for three separate teams: Preschool,Seasonal Sports, & Baby Gear. Researched and developed products within each team while working closely with marketing & engineering.