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Senior Designer
Top-Line Furniture
Itasca, IL
Oct 2018 - Jan 2023 (4 years 3 months)
Drive new designs and development cycles for the division to develop timelines. Prioritize all new product developments & manage each project through to completion by specific deadline. Visit overseas suppliers to evaluate quality, review samples and production process, and ensure the production of products support brand and quality.
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Product Design & Development Manager
Rogers, AR
Nov 2016 - Sep 2017 (10 months)
Drive new designs and development cycles for the division to develop time lines. Prioritize all new product developments and manages each project through to completion by specific deadline. Visit overseas suppliers to evaluate quality, review samples and production process, and ensure the production of products support brand and quality. Forward to China Office from idea sketch to final design by use of a variety graphic/digital imaging utilize design tools such as Photoshop CS6, Rhinoceros V5, AutoCAD etc.
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Director of Design
Bossier City, LA
Aug 2009 - Sep 2016 (7 years 1 month)
Design & Develop products from start to finish in an independent as well as team environment. Market research, material research, and ideation for immediate and future projects. Work with management and review boards new product design presented to accurately present and modify designs to achieve the desired end product. Forward to China Office from idea sketch to final design by use of a variety graphic/digital imaging utilize design tools such as Photoshop CS6, Rhinoceros V5, AutoCAD etc.
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Principal Designer
Jamestown, NY
Jan 2007 - Apr 2008 (1 year 3 months)
Developed design packets including scale and dimensioned elevation drafting of RTA furniture, rendering of case goods detail, creation of new finishes through laminating and other multimedia, and interaction with manufacturer to product specifications and proportions.
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Director of Design
Whittier, CA
Jan 2003 - Dec 2006 (3 years 11 months)