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Cleveland, Oh, Us

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

- Lead projects from numerous product categories like residential and commercial zeroturns, snow blowers, robotic mowers, walk behind mowers. Developing products frominitial sketch concepts generation through commercialization and production.- Extensive experience in focusing on developing overall design theme of a product as wellas focusing on smalled details within the complex machine, requiring unique set of skilland project priorities.- Designs for multiple distinct brands (Cub Cadet, Craftsman, DeWalt, TroyBilt, RoboMow,Stanley), keeping in mind the diverse and distinct design language requirements of eachbrand.- Conducted extensive market trend and product research, visiting vendor andmanufacturing facilities as well as participating in extensive product testing events.- Assisted in setting up sets up consumer insight events and attended focus groups in orderto gain the most thorough feedback.- Rapid concept generation through hand sketches and CAD to reach the desired designtheme quickly, accelerating the product development process.- Using a set of CAD software like Alias surface modeling, Catia solid modeling to createproduction ready parts, keeping in mind the manufacturing constraints and costs.- Found solutions to reduce the production cost for parts while not compromising theoverall design strategy.- Closely collaborate with cross functional teams within our global organization along theproduct development process, creating efficient communication channels accelerationthe development timelines and bringing the best to the market.- Contributed to the creation of visual brand language guidelines for multiple in-housebrands (Cub Cadet, Troy Bilt).

- Oversaw various products from initial sketch concepts through production and commercialization. Some include: Snow blower, Riding mower, Robotic mower.- Designed for many different brands, keeping in mind the diverse design language requirements of each.- Took part in creating visual brand language guidelines for multiple in-house brands.- Conducted extensive market and product research. Attending focus groups, setting up consumer insight events.- Rapid concept generation through hand sketches and CAD.- Alias surface modeling production ready parts.- Found solutions to reduce the production cost for parts while not compromising overall design.- Participated in brainstorming meetings and provided innovative solutions by utilizing my wide range of experiences.- Closely collaborate with various departments along the product development process to bring best to the market.- Collaborated with international vendors and team members.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Supported both consulting and manufacturing divisions through research, design andconcepts Gained extensive experience in engineering approach. Some projects include: - Utilizing SolidWorks, designed a housing structure for a high tech stone pizza oven for Nestle Research & Development Department. - Developed custom ergonomic equipment, like work benches, carts, storage racks to use in house to improve efficiency and work flow. - Custom welding and assembly fixture design. - Outdoor sheet metal, dimensional signage for various businesses

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa) Industrial Design, Industrial And Product Design

Activities and Societies: Student Leadership Council Treasurer IDSANottingham Spirk & UA Biomimicry Fellows: • Worked with a team.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Mechanical Engineering