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.................................................................................................................. PTS America, Inc. New York, NY Senior Designer Jan 2018 - Present Project Design Coordinator Dec 2014 - Dec 2017 · Design and develop furniture collections and occasional furniture pieces including packaging, labeling, and preparing assembly instructions · Utilize AutoCAD Architecture to draw true to scale drawings, exploded view drawings, and 3D drawings · Present and prepare presentations as well as design proposals, draft flyers, brochures, hang-tags, signs, and manuals using Adobe Illustrator/InDesign/Photoshop · Employ market research to advise on trends, production costs, target retail prices, and ideal manufacturing techniques · Work closely with factory managers to coordinates projects with key accounts; manage timeline for samples, productions, and shipments · Collaborate with other designers, buyers, engineers, as well as marketing and sales representatives to develop and evaluate design from concepts to productions; and, · Lead and advise design team of 4 on lifestyle photos and renderings, catalogs, and trade show booth designs. NY Hearth Cabinet Co., Inc. New York, NY Industrial Designer Dec 2012 - Nov 2014 · Worked closely with the Principal and the Director of Marketing and Operation in product development, including designing, prototyping, packaging, and compiling user manuals · Drafted design proposal for client approval as well as draw customized design requests · Oversaw fireplace production to completion and manage inventory · Prepared specifications and installation instructions for standard and custom fireplaces · Advised the company to comply with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1370 Standard and got Environmental Technology Laboratories (ETL) approval for nineteen standard firebox models; and, · Earned recognition to be listed for Made in NYC, an initiative of the Pratt Center for Community Development. Urban Verde New York, NY Freelance Industrial Designer May 2011 - Jan 2013 · Designed company's logo. Worked closely with CEO, founder, and an interior designer to develop innovative ideas and contemporary design of urban gardening products on limited budgets and tight deadlines. Williams-Sonoma Inc. Brooklyn, NY West Elm Design and Sales Consultant Oct 2012 - Oct 2013 · Advised and proposed home decor aesthetics and floor plan layouts to clients. Built and cultivated clientele as well as communicated extensively to ensure customer satisfaction. Worked close with visual merchandising team for store display and stage décor. Pearhead, Inc. Brooklyn, NY Designer May 2012 - Oct 2012 · Collaborated in a team of five designers to develop unique, functional, and quality products. Enhanced product promotion through cross-platform design, including artwork, storyboards, email blasts, website layouts and interfaces. Copesetic, Inc. Morrisville, NY Prototype and Model Maker Intern May 2011 - Aug 2011 · Produced high quality samples, prototypes, and functional products, such as dummy cellphones and precision medical devices through CNC machining, mold making, and cast duplication. |
E D U C A T I O N
.................................................................................................................. Syracuse University - Jan 2009 - May 2012 Bachelor of Industrial Design Industrial and Interaction Design Major College of Visual Performing Arts Dean's List Spring 2009 Certificate Dean's Scholarship Cornell University - Aug 2008 - Dec 2008 Design and Environmental Analysis - Human Factors and Ergonomics Major Two exhibits in Human Ecology Campus Gallery Fall 2008 Diablo Valley College - Aug 2006 - May 2008 Industrial Design and Technology Major President's Choice Award 2007-2008 for excellence in student government Recognition of Value Contribution to the Associated Student Government Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 Certificates V O L U N T E E R E X P E R I E N C E .................................................................................................................. Loretto CNY Elder Care Feb 2011 - May 2012 Open Hand Theater Inc. Apr 2010 - Aug 2010 Meachem Elementary School Tutor Feb 2009 - May 2010 Carlton Senior Living Jan 2007 - May 2008 A C T I V I T I E S .................................................................................................................. IDSA, Student Member Phi Beta Delta, Member of Alpha Sigma Chapter Cornell Indonesian Association, Human Ecology Executive Associated Student of Diablo Valley College, Activities Coordinator Permias San Francisco, Senior Commissioner and Culture Coordinator P R A C T I C A L S K I L L S .................................................................................................................. Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator), AutoCAD Architecture, SolidWorks, Rhino OSX, SketchUp, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Hand Sketching, Prototyping, Woodworking, Leatherworking, Hand Sewing, Photography,Wheel and Hand Building P R O J E C T S F O R F U N .................................................................................................................. Exploring different types of material and giving them a new life! Click Here R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S .................................................................................................................. Available upon request |
