Andrea Ruddy

TOMY Responsible for effectively communicating branding of licensed packaging. Lay out artwork, Canton, MA develop die-lines, and construct mock-up samples. Track project submission and approval Packaging Manager process. Proof and prepare press-ready files for offshore printer. Direct and manage independent contractors. Collaborate with in-house and overseas team members. Clients include: Disney, Sesame Street, Thomas the Tank Engine and The First Years. Design Contractor Contracted for the following clients across various industries: United Way - Proteus Design - Lifetime Brands - Franklin Sports

stages of the development process and secured client's approval of the designs and logo applications. Created and developed package structures typographic layouts logos and prepared and proofed final files. Organized project files samples and prototypes. Clients include Medela, Dr. Brown's, Baby-Nova Essential Design Researched and drafted graphic interface for control buttons on digital printers. Computer modeled interior/exterior components, and designed controls for a children's Karaoke Industrial Design Intern player. Involved in ideation for violin case accessories and display systems for the lighting

Created structural packaging concepts presentation drawings and die-lines. Prepared graphic layouts product collateral and press-ready files. Advised and guided individual students with the development of their senior project of Boston, MA choice over the course of 12 weeks. Met with students weekly to discuss and assess ID Adjunct Faculty project development, critiqued student presentations, evaluated and graded final results. SUMMER OF 06+07 Innovative Development Responsible for creating and developing product designs. Contributed to the product development team utilizing hand sketching, computer rendering, mock-ups, images, and Principal Industrial Designer verbal instruction. Ensured that the design intent was met by off-shore manufacturing at all

retail environment. Clients include, J. D'Addario, Boston Retail