Model Maker, Industrial Designer, Technical Illustrator

Jason Kelly

Collegeville, PA

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Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Industrial and Product Design
  
  Rochester Institute of Technology
  
  2000 - 2005
- Associate's degree Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  
  Midlands Technical College
  
  1997 - 1999
Experience
- Model Maker
  
  Bresslergroup
  
  Philadelphia, PA
  
  Dec 2014 - Present (10 years)
  
  Working in parallel with engineering and design departments to deliver working prototypes, presentation models, breadboard design models and supporting process documentation for internal and client reviews.
- Marketing Art and Design Associate
  
  Unilife Corporation
  
  Jun 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year 2 months)
  
  Develop 3D renderings of current and past products for engineering department and commercial sales team for both internal and customer presentations. Generate 2D artwork labels for products, packaging and internal labeling applications. Manage existing marketing department equipment and purchased new equipment as department needs changed.
- Model Maker
  
  Husqvarna
  
  Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 (1 year)
  
  Work with engineering and design departments to produce near production prototype parts for North America market products.
  Tooling used on a daily basis includes, CNC, FDM 3-D printer, water jet, manual mill & lathe, MIG & TIG welding, and HVLP paint guns.
- Service Technician
  
  Carolina Handling, LLC
  
  Sep 2007 - Sep 2012 (5 years)
  
  Perform preventive maintenance and break down repairs on both electric and gas powered material handling equipment. Man- age cost for customer accounts, perform rebuilds and custom modifications. Actively sought out creative solutions to manage both customer costs and keep machinery in service.
- Owner/Designer
  
  Jason Kelly Design
  
  Oct 2004 - Dec 2007 (3 years 2 months)
  
  Self employed, working for a variety of clients as a freelance designer for a variety of jobs ranging from business cards, web sites to corporate identity and technical Illustrations.
- Co Owner/Desginer
  
  Glueline Studios
  
  Sep 2006 - Sep 2007 (1 year)
  
  Developed and built unique furniture and accurate furniture reproductions for clients in the Philadelphia area. Responsibilities
  ranged in diversity from sourcing materials, negotiate with clients, developing designs and fabricating the final deliverables.
- Model Maker
  
  Ignition Inc.
  
  Aug 2005 - Sep 2006 (1 year 1 month)
  
  Dealt with sourcing materials, building models, and working closely with designers to ensure accuracy of design intent within strict tolerances. Developed unique solutions to complex fabrication problems though self directed research and working with senior member of the model shop.
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