Chrissy Bettencourt
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About
Chrissy has a background in engineering and human-centered design from Dartmouth College. After college, she moved to San Francisco to work for the start-up kids’ shoe brand, PLAE. She now lives in Portland, OR and recently graduated with a Master of Science degree in Sports Product Design from the University of Oregon. With 6 years of experience in the industry, she is looking for opportunities to apply her footwear experience and engineering-minded design approach to create product that inspires more people to be active. She is interested in research and design innovation for performance running footwear for underserved and everyday athletes.
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Education
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Master of Science Sports Product DesignUniversity of Oregon2018 - 2020GPA: 3.92
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Bachelor of Arts Engineering modified with Studio ArtDartmouth College2009 - 2013Honors: Academic Citation in Architecture II; Third Honor Group; Wearers of the Green Inductee
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Experience
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Graduate Research AssistantUniversity of OregonPortland, ORSep 2019 - Present (5 years 3 months)Conduct footwear and apparel design research to improve size, fit, and functionality for plus-size and aging populations. Writing and publishing research findings with Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE), International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), and 3DBODY.TECH.
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Leadership Girls in STEM Leader | Nike Community Impact GrantUniversity of OregonJun 2019 - Mar 2020 (9 months)Organize and lead monthly learning sessions to encourage youth in the Portland metro area to follow their interest in STEM topics and live healthy, active lifestyles.
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Research InternWARE LabsPortland, ORJun 2019 - Sep 2019 (3 months)Analyze 3D body scans to gather anthropometric data. Developed new methodology for interpreting data into plus-size body shape definitions.
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Design Manager, FootwearMar 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 7 months)Created footwear collections in a start-up environment for kids and adults. Managed design/development process in a fast-tracked product creation timeline. Designed new uppers, hardware, shoe lasts, insoles, outsoles, and packaging. Coordinated with factories in Asia to develop innovative footwear concepts.
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Product DesignerOct 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 5 months)Performed trend and market research, and used insights to design new footwear products. Created product specifications and technical drawings. Established a production calendar to ensure on-time sample delivery.
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Brand DesignerFeb 2014 - Oct 2015 (1 year 8 months)Designed and created all digital and print assets for website, email, social, ads, events, and POP.
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Teaching AssistantThayer School of EngineeringHanover, NHJan 2013 - Jun 2013 (5 months)Advised student groups on design thinking projects and led design workshops. Received two citations for outstanding performance as a teaching assistant.
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Awards
AHFE 2020 Best Paper Award
2019 ITAA Design Exhibition acceptance, French European Inc. Innovative Design Award - 2nd Place
University of Oregon - Elevator Pitch Competition Finalist - 4th Place
American Indian Graduate Center - Science Post Graduate Scholarship Fund Recipient -
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On Coroflot@cbettencourt, member since 2011
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