SUMMARY

Expert Industrial Designer with specialization in Product Design. 12 years of experience in optimizing product functionality and driving enhancements across diverse applications. Demonstrated proficiency in both public and private sector environments, adeptly navigating complex project requirements and stakeholder demands. Excels in multidisciplinary collaborative settings and possesses a robust capability for autonomous design innovation. Expert in synthesizing creative ideation with advanced technical methodologies to elevate user experience and operational efficiency. Committed to leveraging cutting-edge technological advancements and sophisticated design tools to accelerate concept development, streamline production processes, and deliver superior-quality outcomes.

EXPERIENCE

Amtrak - Senior Industrial Designer current position

  • Prepares designs, budgeting, prototyping, 3D CAD models, work scopes, material lists, specifications, presentations, renderings and first article inspections for passenger car equipment and components.

  • Reviews and ensures that all designs comply with NTSB, FDA, FRA and ADA regulations. Must ensure that all products meet the federal and Amtrak specified regulations and requirements.

  • Interfaces with exterior vendors and manufactures in order to ensure all contract requirements are adhered to demonstrated practical industrial design experience, especially in the field of passenger railway or other public transportation systems.

  • Prepares and develops clear and concise equipment designs.

DT Engineering Associates, Inc., Roseville, CA                                                     Nov 2016-April 2020

Industrial Designer - responsible for all product development phases including design, documentation, prototyping, and pre-production phases using SketchBook Pro, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, SolidWorks and Keyshot.  Significant contact and collaboration with clients, CM, OEM, ME, EE, Project Managers and fabricators. Tasks include: Use case scenarios, integration of form and function, PCB layout, part and assembly design, CAD data management, revision control, part and assembly drawings, BOM, First Article Reports, wire and cable design, remote access PDM, renderings, animations, website design and management.

 

JDID, Sacramento, CA                                                                                                May 2012-Aug 2016

Product Designer – responsible for exploring product development strategies with customers utilizing iterative, mock-up rounds to create final prototypes and products using SketchBook Pro, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, SolidWorks and Keyshot. Extensive concept development, renderings, 3-D modeling and customer presentations.  Projects include bike water accessory, app driven cable tester, and 1st Bluetooth enabled digital fish scale app

 

Schmitt Design LLC, Sacramento, CA                                                                        Jan 2012-Jul 2016

Industrial Designer and Fabricator – responsible for product assembly, fabrication, and finishing including design research and support. Work includes custom installations and fabricating, finishing, balancing, assembly, packaging and shipping of mobiles, clocks and lighting constructed with wood, metals and porcelain.

Fast Signs, Folsom, CA Mar-May 2012

Production Assistant - responsible for transferring graphic designs to display materials for fabrication and display/mounting of final products to customer’s specifications including Vinyl, Coroplast, PVC, Aluminum, MDO, and Gatorboard.

SKILLS

Computer: SolidWorks Advanced Part Modeling, SolidWorks Advanced Surface Modeling, Continuity and Curvature, Autodesk Fusion 360, SketchBookPro, CNC, CAD, CAM, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, 3D Printing, Part Works, Bunkspeed Shot, Go To Meetings, Base Camp, MS Office, Keyshot, PDM, Circuit Works, CMF, Mold Tech, Yick Sang, Pantone Color System

Machining: 3D Printing, CNC, Laser Cutter, Lathe, Spot and Mig Welder, Plasma Cutter

Hands on:  Purchasing and specification, quality control, rapid visualization, advanced artistic renderer, advanced sketcher, foam mock-ups, photography, experienced sander, sculptor, mold maker and slip caster

Hands on: Purchasing and specification, quality control, rapid visualization, advanced artistic rendering and sketching, foam mock-ups, photography, sanding, veneer gluing, sculpting, porcelain making, mold making, slip casting

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Education

UI / UX Design, California Institute of the Arts on Coursera September 13, 2021

  • Working knowledge to describe and demonstrate all stages of the UI/UX development process, from user research to project strategy to wireframing, culminating with creating convincing digital prototypes.

  • Website wireframing, strategy, User research, Graphic Design, Adobe XD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Invision, Marvel, Treejack

B.S. Industrial Design (Product Design and Development), San Francisco State University                Sept. 2009 - May 2011

  • Teaching Assistant and Shop Supervisor - Responsible for student training, grading, safety, overall operations of shop including CNC machines, laser cutter and equipment.

  • Principal focus on innovation, ideation and product design using diverse materials/equipment

  • Core courses include: Product Design 1 & 2, Technical Drawing 1: CAD, Technical Drawing 2: 3D Solid Modeling, Rapid Visualization, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing Systems.

Associate Degree, Folsom Lake Community College                                                                                   Sept. 2007-May 2009

Pennsylvania State University, University Park - Landscape Architecture                                                   June 2004- May 2007

HONORS

NAB 2019, Best Video Transport Award, AJA Video Systems, Ki Pro GO

Dwell on Design 2012, Best Lighting Award, Schmitt Design, Aspect Pendants

Dean’s List: 2008, 2009, 2010

SFSU Design Show 2011: Two designs selected

SFSU Design Show 2010: Seven designs selected