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Furniture Designer
Oct 2017 - Apr 2024 (6 years 6 months)
-Design of direct import patio furniture for major retailers including Home Depot, Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco, and others.
-Participate in the development of dozens of SKUs from sketch to market, valued at approximately $20M.
-Work remotely and collaborate with design team under direction of clients through trend reports.
-Travel several times per year, including China and domestic.
-Organize annual “comp shop” database and image library.
-Create and present designs with Rhino 3D, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite, Powerpoint.
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Architectural Drafter
Apr 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 6 months)
-Produce construction project drawings including hardware, storage, and various structures. -Interpret rough sketches into drawings for craftsmen, clients, architects, and city officials.
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Reconstruction Manager
Chicago, IL
May 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 5 months)
-Engage with clients and contractors to rebuild residential and commercial interiors. -Produce estimates with Exactimate software and communicate with insurance adjusters. -Direct projects from on-site inspection of damaged space to restored interiors.
-Drove profits to approximately 1.5 - 2 million.
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Metal Fabricator, Finisher
Chicago, IL
Sep 2014 - Jul 2015 (10 months)
-Manufacture furniture for Holly Hunt Design, Caste Design, Jean-Paul Jeunet, and other designers.
-Active in the production process for cast bronze furniture, from concept development to finished product.
-Crafted heirloom quality bronze furniture using power tools, hand tools, and TIG welding.
-Acquired intimate knowledge of Holly Hunt products.
-Understanding of the production process for cast bronze furniture, from concept development to finished product.