Overview:

 Creative and hardworking Industrial Designer with 6 years experience in the design world that has a passion for designing new and innovative  solutions for today’s design problems. Positive team player and influencer who has a great passion for sports, footwear and fashion accessories.

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Professional Experience: 

 

E. Gluck Corporation                                                                                                                                New York, NY

Lead Product Designer - Armitron Men's & Women's                                                                     March  2016 - Present

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 • Create inspiration and trend boards for each season along with color palette and product direction aligning with Brand guidelines
• Design and develop watches for men's and women's categories

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E. Gluck Corporation                                                                                                                              New York, NY

Product & Graphic Designer (Quiksilver, Roxy, DC Shoes)                                                                   July 2014 - March 2016

 

  •   Design and develop watches for Quiksilver and Roxy Brands

  •   Design and develop POP and in store display and packaging for the brands.

  •   Create trend boards for seasonal inspiration and color direction aligning with Brand guidelines

  •   Responsible for all design and creative content for Quiksilver and Roxy watches

 

Fabrique Ltd.                                                                                                                                           Branford, CT 

Industrial Designer (softgoods/ hardgoods)                                                                                 September 2012 - July 2014                                                                                                                     

• Design and illustrate computer cases, backpacks, laptop bags, messenger bags, sleeves, iPad cases, folios, tablet cases molded and cut and sew as well as mobile case accessories. 

• Manage projects from hand sketches to CAD drawings to computer renderings into tech specs. 

• Product Development: create technical specs of cases and review samples for production sample approval to finished product to client. 

• Product Market Research and Develop presentations of products and/or concepts for clients. Work and correspond closely with engineers & design team overseas in China to work together on designs for samples for production products, oversee projects from concept to finished product. 

• Work with Fortune 500 Companies to design OEM products for licensed brands, consult with companies on projects and design products under the companies brand as well. (HP, Belkin, Ingram, Logitech, Dell, Kensington, Acer, WIB and Francine Collection) 

• Create Trend/ Inspiration boards for colors, materials & patterns for Presentations to clients. 

• Meet with Clients to present concepts and or samples , meet with clients to discuss projects and presnetations. 

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Loyal Souls                                                                                                                                              Fairfield,CT

Owner & Founder                                                                                                                   January 2012 – Present 

 

• Design and Create all artwork and graphics for Production of t-shirts and all apparel.

• Manage all social media aspects of the Brand, Facebook/ Twitter/ Instagram and website.

• Sales and Marketing and promotional work for the Brand, creating events and news updates.

 

Innovative Display & Design                                                                                                                 Bridgeport, CT 

Industrial Designer                                                                                                    October 2011 – September 2012 

 

• Design and engineer 3-Dimensional Exhibits and Displays for Tradeshows, Marketing Environments and Events worldwide. 

• Designing and conceptualize exhibits for clients specifications from ideas and develop them into finished high quality exhibits and displays. 

• Create artwork for graphics and banners for displays, logos and customized signs and graphics. 

 

Turf Dawg USA                                                                                                                                      Fairfield, CT 

Product Development and Design                                                                               December 2008 – January 2010 

Freelance Designer                                                                                                       January 2010 – October 2011                                                                                            

• Designed custom turf dawgs/ sports gaiters, graphic design with logos, colors, and graphics.

• Marketing and Promotional Designs: Event banners and posters, marketing postcards and handouts. 

• Responsible for all event media relations from marketing materials and advertisement production, and photography.

• Managing web content for website updates, twitter, facebook and blog.

• Designed Marketing email newsletters. Sell sheets and product packaging cards.

• Managed business and product design inquires with clients and potential distributors and retailers. 

• Research and Development: product testing and engineering, interacting with consumers.

• Manufacturing of product first hand: over-seeing product being produced.

• Sales and marketing: Consulting with coaches and equipment managers.

 

Additional Experience 

 

Nike Inc. NIKE TOWN                                                                                                                              Boston, MA  

Athlete II (Store Associate)                                                                                               March 2010 – August 2010

 

• Utilize customer service skills, basic sales techniques, and product knowledge to connect customers with the right product and drive sales. 

• Maintain knowledge of store departments and be able to operate cash register for transactions, perform shipping and receiving duties, stock the floor, and build visual displays when necessary. 

• Serve as a product knowledge resource for consumers. 

• Seek educational opportunities to develop advanced level or specialized knowledge about selling, Nike products and culture, sales and service techniques. 

 

Education 

 

Wentworth Institute of Technology                                                                                                             Boston, MA 

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design                                                                                                  August 2010 

 

Technical Competencies: 

 

Design: Hand sketching, marker rendering, technical specifications, tech packs, computer rendering, virtuoso sketching, perspective and assembly drawings, CAD, product development, material and color sourcing,photography, rapid prototyping, research, spray painting, technical drawing, casting, and graphics. 

 

Software: MAC OSX, Windows, Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Dream Weaver, Autodesk SketchBook Pro, 3D Studio Max, Graphite, Rhino, Flamingo, Solid-Works and Microsoft Office.
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Fabrication: Blue foam, wood, acrylic, vacuum forming, rubber molding, resin casting, foam core, vacuum bags, bent lamination,
​metal work, lathe, Bridgeport mill, lighting electrical, bondo, spray painting, dye sublimation, heat transfer and cap press.​

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