Resume

Currently working at a small satellite studio in the West Loop of Chicago, where an extremely high regard for stylization & trends is adapted while developing home decor items; our main retailers being Target, Lowe's, Home Depot, Menards, and Amazon. Working at a fast pace and usually under pressured deadlines. My day-to day consists of sketch ideations, 3D modeling, prototyping, 3D CAD (Creo mainly) and rendering. Also on the New Category Development team where creativity, innovation, and user experience are the main drivers & a category lead.

Working with a startup to develop more style conscious pet products that are trend-forward, and merge lifestyle design within the pet industry.

Had to re-design Chinese based company, Mease’s best selling pet product for more functionality and desirability with I high regard to consumer with pet interaction and experience.

Worked with rapid prototyping and multi-manufacturing processes for both Mitchell Fabrics, and sister company Steiner Enterprises. Developed and re-envisioned products, some now being sold at within JC Penny’s interior program.

Designed one of their leading leak testing units. Collaborated with head engineer and co-founders to determine and execute design goals. Their wall mount tester I designed has been noted as a contributor for their large growth in sales. Being used by companys such as Polaris, Caterpillar, & John Deere

Executed specific marketing strategies through product promotion with an approachable personality. Had to work independently or with a team to engage the potential customers to exceed weekly sales goals at events.

Conducted statistical research on the economical levels amongst families within a specific county. Approached (and received) city council for a grant that benefited the BackPack Attack. Lead a committee of twenty companies while orchestrating sponsorship, advertising, and networking towards the non-for-profit festival; The BackPack Attack.