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Detail-oriented, driven, and highly-collaborative Industrial Designer with 8+ years experience developing high-end consumer products with cross-functional teams. Skilled and inquisitive maker with background in architecture and sculpture. Offers excellent knowledge of design software, fabrication methods and project management.

employment history

Industrial Designer, Campfire Audio LLC (Portland, OR)                                                                          2016-Present

  • Designs and coordinates production of high-fidelity in-ear monitors for 4-6 annual product launches

  • Prepares presentations, product build guides, and detailed technical drawings for multiple product lines

  • Manages communication with international fabrication partners to determine the best DFM approach

  • Collaborates with production staff to develop fabrication approaches and build custom in-house tooling to expedite product output

  • Played a key role in the creation and expansion of the custom IEM product line

  • Estimate manufacturing costs of earphone components produced  in-house 

  • Maintains 3D printer farm, overseeing consumables inventory and performing machine maintenance


Operations Manager, Renovo Design LLC (Portland, OR)                                                                            2015-2016

  • Supervised and participated in the design, prototyping, testing and precision assembly of bicycle frames

  • Managed daily production schedule, created spreadsheet tools for tracking project progress and efficiency

  • Worked with international clients to design and develop co-branded products

  • CNC router operation and programming, machine maintenance

  • Oversaw and maintained quality standards

  • Interviewed and trained new employees

  • Organized and managed warehouse inventory


Glass Studio Technician, University of Oregon Craft Center (Eugene, OR)                                                  2012-2015

  • Managed student safety during glassblowing, cold working, fusing, and torch work

  • Trained students in the use of shop equipment in the areas of glass, wood, and printmaking

  • Conducted on-the-job research of glass fabrication techniques

  • Assisted students with project development

Education

M.Arch. Master of Architecture 2012-2015

University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

 

B.F.A. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture 2007-2011

Boston University, Boston, MA

  • Academic Competitiveness Grant, 2009

  • Marianna Pineda Award for outstanding undergraduate work in sculpture, 2011

Scuola Internazionale di Grafica, Venice, Italy, Spring 2010