Lynne Ritz

- Hired by Robauto to design their beta robot which will be used ad a teaching tool and therapy for people with Autism.
- Submitted concept sketches for approval
- Created 3D model of chosen concept in Pro Engineer
- Created renderings in Keyshot for use in presentations, on website and Kickstarter
- Created Prototype using a combination of 3D printing and other model making techniques

- Manage Incept 3D’s in house Industrial Design department
- Projects range from simple painting and finish work to complex designs taken from concept to prototype
- Responsible for estimating material costs, time a project will take to complete and creating proposals presented to clients
- Prioritizing of multiple projects so all deadlines are met
- Research and development of all materials and methods used in model making and prototyping
- Purchase all materials and equipment needed for each project
- Experience with mold making, 3D printing, resin casting, painting and finishing methods, laser cutting, 3D modeling software, graphic design,
- Clients include Northrop Grumman, BRCK, Nokia, Purple Platypus, Vapor Studios, UpWind Solutions, Keystone Engineering

- 1 month contract project for Civic Entertainment Group, NY and FOX Entertainment
- Remotely communicated daily with team members at CEG in New York
- Responsible for hiring and managing a team of 15 artists in Sand Diego, who worked both at their homes and at Comic Con
- Myself and my team hand painted 1500, 3 inch figurines to be handed out at Comic Con to promote FOX’s TV show, Axe Cop
- Proposed project budget for all deliverables
- Responsible for management of all funds, purchase of all supplies, and distribution of pay to all artists
- Researched paints to color match FOX’s supplied artwork and painted samples for artists to use as examples
- Coordinated artists to paint at FOX’s Animation Domination event at Comic Con 2013

- Responsible for all scheduling, hiring, and training of accessories associates
- Designed displays, signs and tags as needed in the store, merchandising of products
- Train all associates about technical details of equipment and gear being sold
- Assisted customers in choosing proper gear appropriate for motocross and street bike riding
- Met with representatives from companies like Alpinestars, Shoei Helmets, Parts Unlimited, etc. to discuss new products and the
turnover of existing products

- Created molds (silicone, machined aluminum, high density foam) for both carbon fiber and resin composite parts
- Created parts for US Armed Forces, private aerospace companies, Bob Haro and Ikonix
- Mold and casting of 100 number plates used by Red Bull on BMX bikes in races held in Germany
- Assisted in creating a carbon fiber BMX bike that was on display in a museum at the 2012 Olympics in London
- Experience includes finish work on 3D printed parts in preparation for molding and casting, vacuum forming, 1 part and 2 part mold making

- Assisted in design of the Monterey Museum of Automotive Arts
- Worked with a team of designers to build multiple architectural models for display in Monterey and for use in fund raising
- Designed and constructed structural packaging for models to be transported and displayed in
- Leader of the team that created a book documenting the project and deign process, for the foundation to use in presentations and fund raising

- Constructed and merchandised window displays for King of Prussia, PA, Chevy Chase, MD, and Atlantic City, NJ Stores
- Turn around of windows every 4-6 weeks as determined by LV, Paris. All work is completed overnight while stores are closed, and could take anywhere from 8-24 continuous hours to complete.
- Skills utilized included: painting, upholstering, light construction, assembly of prefabricated displays and final product set up
- Utilized problem solving skills and the ability to “think quick on your feet”
- Attention to detail and perfection are skills demanded by Louis Vuitton

- Designed products from initial concept through production for companies such as Belkin, BD&A, Barnes and Noble, Starbucks, Lancome, M.A.C. Cosmetics, etc.
- Acquired experience in plastics (injection molding, co-molding, silicone), metals (electro form, aluminum, finishing processes), soft goods, and art work applications (pad printing, screen printing)
- Communicated with production plants in China in the making of both prototypes and mass production of products

- Designed conveyor interface for existing machinery compatibility with new GMA machinery to be installed
- Communicated with manufacturers and machine shops to chose the best processes and materials for jobs
- 3D modeling of all designs as well as 2D working drawings
- Extensive experience with Pro Engineer and CadKey software
- Created graphics for technical manuals including: exploded and detailed views of machines

- Reverse engineering of existing machine parts
- Created 2D working drawings for parts to be machined( Microstation and CadKey software)
- Designed modifications and improvements of parts
- Clients included: Hershey Chocolate, RR Donnelly Printing, and Yuasa Exide