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Product Design Specialist
United States Mint
Jan 2014 - Present (10 years 7 months)
The United States Mint's Digital Development Division is at the forefront of coining technology. Cutting edge software, hardware, and traditional sculptural disciplines are all being utilized to create todays coins. When you pair that with an impressive list of industry veterans and hardware you have an unbelievable amount of experience and technology at your fingertips. I believe my unique grouping of digital design, engineering/manufacturing, and sculptural background is what set me apart. I was brought onboard and charged with developing Laser frosting and engraving parameters for the United States Mint's current laser program and shepherd it's R&D frosting and engraving in future coin programs.
Primary duties include; Laser frosting and engraving development, Develop 3D Digital tooling for die creation and manufacturing.
Other duties include; Support the division with digital model creation, technical drawings, training, artistic templates, renderings, and other 2D graphical elements when needed.
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Manager 3D Design and CAD/CAM Engineering
Lenox
Apr 2013 - Jan 2014 (9 months)
Managed a team of artists, engineers, and mold makers that specialize in the creation of Lenox China’s 3D model portfolio. In charge of day to day model scheduling, concept creation, 3d digital model creation, clay sculptures, plaster sculpts, resin sculpts, model continuity and adherence to original concept, overall aesthetics of 3d shapes developed for dinnerware and figurines.
Worked in collaboration with Internationally known brand licensee's such as Walt Disney, Warner Bros, Kate Spade, Donna Karan, Marchesa, Aerin Lauder, Mario Betalli, Kathy Ireland, as well as multiple brands in the Lenox portfolio to create exclusive tabletop designs, Figurines, Metals, and Gifts.
Designer of the Marchesa Rose casual dinnerware. I conceptualized, developed, tested, documented, and implemented a new 3d digital design work flow to create highly detailed CNC low relief textures and organic sculpture. Great examples of this workflow are the “Marchesa Rose” and carved “Ridge Street” dinnerware. It has essentially allowed Lenox to design dinnerware previously to costly, difficult, or time sensitive to create. It has afforded Lenox the opportunity to create highly complex low relief textures and carving in a matter of days.
Experience in the creation, implementation, and execution of extremely detailed 3D digital designs and traditional sculpture. Examples of dinnerware items created digitally, engineered, and CNC milled at Lenox are KateSpade Castle Peak, French Perle full collection, Tin Can Alley, Butlers Pantry, Wickford, Regency Silhouette, Marchesa Rose, Gorham Organics aluminum serveware, are among just a few that are still in production.
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Manager CAD/CAM Design
Lenox Group Inc
Jun 2008 - Apr 2013 (4 years 10 months)
Evaluated design concepts for both aesthetics and engineering for manufacturability, software effectiveness in relation how they will integrate into current workflow, model/prototype development and integrity, engineering of both model and mold, vendor and material costing, and sourcing decisions. Collaborated with multi-disciplinary project teams to execute on overall project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
Worked regularly with foreign and domestic manufacturing by supplying detailed 3D digital files, drawings, 3d print models, finished CNC milled models, and hand models for molding and manufacturing. Engineered and developed machining templates that coincide with manufacturing parameters of our domestic factories to facilitate in the creation of fired models in days instead of months. Working with domestic and foreign factories has also allowed for a working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and materials. Providing inputs on engineering, planning resources and project delivery timelines.
Supervised and managed all 3D CAD prototyping on 4 axis CNC mill FDM, 3D printers, bench sculpture and outside CAD vendors. Made recommendations on the purchasing of new 3D hardware, software, machinery and vendor resources.
Extensive knowledge of multiple materials used in the creation of the Lenox brand portfolio. Ceramics include porcelain, bone and earthenware each type of ware has its own parameters that are distinct to its model and mold creation. Metals include aluminum, sterling silver, stainless steel. As well as, crystal and glass.
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Sr. Cad Designer
Lenox Group Inc.
May 2005 - May 2008 (3 years)
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Freelance Designer
Pure Fishing
Jun 2005 - Dec 2005 (6 months)
Primary designer and developer of "The Power Bait Beast" soft plastic fishing Lure for Berkley Fishing. Created initial soft plastic prototypes from concept sketches, cad files, and CNC mold. It was used by Michael Iaconnelli to finish Fifth in the 2005 Bassmaster Classic.
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Cad/Cam Modeler
Lenox Group Inc.
Sep 2000 - Apr 2005 (4 years 7 months)
Transitioned from sculptor to 3D CAD/CAM designer.
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Modeler/Designer
Lenox Group Inc.
Aug 1998 - Sep 2000 (2 years 1 month)
In house sculptor. Highly proficient in the creation and design of low relief carved sculpture in plaster and clay. Turned dinnerware and giftware on potters wheel to create elegant shapes that emphasized Lenox's superiority in the tabletop industry.
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Model Maker/Sculptor
Carolfi Studios
Sep 1995 - May 1998 (2 years 8 months)
Created 3 dimensional architectural models and ornate sculptural elements for building restorations, renovation, and new building projects.