William Oltman Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, MI, US

Walker, Michigan, United States

Walker, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids

- Designed and developed tableware for Nambé that fit their established brand language while introducing new combinations of materials to their portfolio (glass and metal).- Collaborated with international vendors to develop prototypes and to inspect pre-production samples.- Own and operate a studio specializing in creative portraiture and commercial.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

- International Champion Professional Juggler with 25 yearsof experience- Traveling around the world in my spare time, I delight audiences with comedy and impressive feats. I placed third in the International Juggling Championships in 2005 with Team Entropy.www.willjuggle.com

Ada, Michigan

- Manage several projects simultaneously while meeting customer expectations, timelines, and deliverables alongside a nimble product development consultancy team.- Develop products that fit established brands and give shape to new brands using clever design solutions, critical thinking, and collaboration to identify and solve complex problems.- Build.

Kalamazoo

- Led the design efforts for the PaperMate Inkjoy Gel and Rubbermaid Heavy Duty Adaptable Cart.- Assisted in the creation of visual brand languages that will guide the future aesthetic of PaperMate and Rubbermaid Commercial Products.- Collaborated across a large organization with marketing, graphics, engineering, and research partners to develop leading.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Grand Rapids, Michigan

I used the opportunity as an immersive research study and collaborated with the department on my senior thesis project to help streamline the traffic stop experience through design. My primary tasks at the GRPD included writing police reports, issuing parking citations, assisting officers with information requests, impounding vehicles, and multi-tasking.

Holland Michigan

To help rebrand the design firm, I generated three bound promotional books highlighting the firm’s services. I also aided upper level designers with presentation materials including Photoshop renderings and concept development for Meridian Yachts and other luxury boat brands.

Lincolnshire, Illinois

I loaded and unloaded trucks, packed goods, and lifted heavy things. I operated a mobile lift truck and pallet jack while picking inventory for orders from stocked shelves.

Bfa, Industrial Design

Graduated in 2009 Magna Cum Laude

Architecture

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Completed a minor in architecture