Senior Model Maker / Ghost Robotics Repair Manager

John Kurcheski

Washington Township, NJ

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I repair Robot Dogs, what do you do...
Education
- Associates Industrial Design Technology
  
  Art Institute of Philadelphia
  
  1995 - 1997
- Associates Art
  
  Penn State
  
  1993 - 1995
Experience
- Repairs Manager
  
  Ghost Robotics
  
  Philadelphia, PA
  
  Mar 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
  
  As a repair specialist at Ghost Robotics, I am not just a problem solver; I am a proactive contributor to the evolution of Robot dogs. Beyond repairing, I am engaged in ongoing research and development initiatives, exploring ways to enhance the efficiency, autonomy, and adaptability of these robotic companions.
- Senior Prototype Specialist
  
  Delve (Previously Bresslergroup)
  
  Philadelphia, PA
  
  Nov 2015 - Jan 2023 (7 years 2 months)
  
  -Works with Designers and Engineers to build concept models of looks-like/works-like products from idea to finished painted photo model for presentations.
  -Performed CAD 3-D modeling technology to reverse engineer concepts to final prototype with SLA and FDM printing.
  -Solve practical problems and deal with variety instructions while multi tasking.
- Model Maker / Artistic Designer
  
  Unilife Medical Solutions
  
  York, PA
  
  Apr 2013 - Nov 2015 (2 years 7 months)
  
  -Worked with Designers and Engineers building works-like models of retractable syringes for prefilled drugs, from Solidworks models to 3d printing, mold/casting to painted working prototypes.
  -Experienced in the field meeting high demands and providing quality work.
- Model Maker / Inventor
  
  K Concepts LLC
  
  York, PA
  
  Dec 2004 - Apr 2014 (9 years 4 months)
  
  -Designed Sports ball holder called the "Ball Claw"
  -Product Design, Prototypes, Graphic Design, Packaging Design, and Marketing
  -Oversees Sales of the Ball Claw account in Major retailers such as Target.com, The Container Store and many small organizing stores online.
  -United States Utility Patent #7500570 Mountable Ball Holder
  -Licensed to Venture Products LLC in 2014
- Exhibits Manager / Designer
  
  Port Discovery Children's Museum
  
  Baltimore, MD
  
  May 2008 - Apr 2013 (4 years 11 months)
  
  -Design, Fabricate and Manage new and existing Exhibits for the Museum.
  -Established organization and safety in the shop.
  -Coordinate correct procedures for Exhibit Techs to follow in order to complete tasks.
- Industrial Designer / Prototype Specialist
  
  Kurkwork LLC
  
  York, PA
  
  May 2002 - Feb 2005 (2 years 9 months)
  
  -Designer, Graphic Design, Sculptor, Mold and Model Maker
  -Exhibit show props to working prototypes
  -Movie sets and Special effects for the Movie "Killer Instinct"
  -Designed Concept for CMOR "Children's Museum of Richmond" Fabrication and Installation.
- Toy Designer / Sculptor
  
  RJ Studios
  
  Bristol, PA
  
  Jan 2000 - Apr 2002 (2 years 3 months)
  
  -Created concepts designs and renderings for Disney line of products, such as Disney phones and figures.
  -Sculptor, Graphic Designer, Model Maker, Painter, Electronic trouble shooter for prototypes
Awards

United States Utility Patent #7500570 Mountable Ball Holder
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