Amber Swartz, Currently reworking my portfolio, any suggestions on how my work can improve is appreciated! in Howell, MI

About

Industrial Design is a gateway for me. It joins together my deep love of knowing people, solving problems, artistic expression, and seeing the change in a project from start to finish. I have been inspired through the work of design in my life. There is a real impact good design can have, greater than simply an aesthetic appreciation for an object. I have witnessed designs that improve life so much, that the lives of those impacted, have literally been extended. My goal is to design like that. I cannot achieve such a goal by my own accord. Design that changes lives takes a team. I believe that no matter how great one designer is, they cannot solve for someone's need with their perspective alone.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Industrial and Product Design

Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University

2009 - 2013
General Studies

Mid Michigan Community College

2007 - 2009

Experience

Freelance Designer

Wolverine World Wide

Jul 2012 - Nov 2012 (4 months)

Design development of woman’s shoe with Merrell team. Application of visual brand language. Involvement with project through to prototypes. Responsibilities included Concepting, ideation and application of feedback from design team. Working from a design brief.
Cashier

Mc. Donald’s

Jan 2010 - Apr 2011 (1 year 3 months)

Used costumer service skills. Took orders accurately and quickly. Put together food orders and delivered them to costumers. Worked drive through taking orders and preparing specialty drinks and orders for the drive through. Served orders to front desk costumers and drive through. Trained new employees as cashiers. Worked in a fast paced environment with enthusiasm and accuracy.
Sales associate and Cashier

Old Navy CenterPoint Mall

Nov 2009 - Nov 2010 (1 year)

Assisted customers in the fitting room. Was a sails associate, helping customers find what they were looking for as well as greeting them. Folded clothing and store cleanup. Cashier at checkout station, ensuring customers leave with a good experience. I also took back returns and helped process clothing as well as helped rearranged the store when it transferred into a "Project One" store. Was a fast paced team worker, eager to help and brighten a customers day.
Line Server

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Jan 2008 - Aug 2009 (1 year 7 months)

Worked as a team and independently. Preparation, stock and setup for the day. Served customers. Opened operations for the day.

Skills

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Amber Swartz

Assistant Professor - Educator, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

Systems Administrator, Visible Futures Lab (VFL)