James Byrne
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About
I am a multi-disciplined senior-level designer and creative problem solver with over 25 years of innovative product design, engineering, tooling, packaging, and manufacturing experience.
Experienced product developer with citations as inventor or co-inventor on over 125+ US and
European patents, highlighting form and function innovations in highly competitive marketplaces. Proven history having designed successful products that met market untapped needs, enhanced existing product function, lowered production costs, and avoided prior patent claims. Excel at advising and collaborating with teammates and committed to developing the highest quality products and business solutions. -
Education
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Bachelors of Science Industrial Design BSID Product DesignOhio State University
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Experience
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Lead Industrial DesignerNew Philadelphia, OHApr 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)Lead, design, development and implementation of new and existing interior and exterior components of institutional vehicle cab and chassis.
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER, PRODUCT DESIGNERWooster, OHApr 2003 - Present (21 years 8 months)Design, development and project management of new and existing products for the professional, DIY home improvement and paint application industries.
PRODUCTS: Pelican Pail, Liner and Lid, Roller Gauges, AERODuster,
AEROSander, Speed Bucket, Pipe Painter, Big Ben Frame, 4-1/2” Jumbo Koter Tray, Painter’s Comb, Multi-Purpose Hook, Shortcut Hook & Hold -
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER, PRINCIPALByrne Design GroupMay 2001 - Dec 2008 (7 years 7 months)Contract product development, graphics and model-making.
Clients include: Nexpak, ALPHA Enterprises, H.M. Design, Parallel Design, Design Farm, AWS, Fitness Quest, Bollinger and GoJo Industries. -
ADJUNCT PROFESSORThe Cleveland Institute of ArtCleveland, OHAug 1998 - May 2002 (3 years 9 months)Instructor of Design and Manufacturing Processes.
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MANAGER, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, INDUSTRIAL DESIGNALPHA ENTERPRISES / NEXPAKNorth Canton, OHOct 1997 - May 2001 (3 years 7 months)Design, development and project management of new and existing OEM and consumer product packaging and point of purchase product security devices.
PRODUCTS: Alphapak, Easy Bottle, Easy Wrap, Slimpak, Spider Wrap, BlockBuster Locking Video Cassette Case and Key PRIORPOSITIONS
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Awards
IDSA Gold Award, Thetford Corporation. The Universal Cassette
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On Coroflot@jamesbyrne, member since 2004
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