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About
A creative design professional and craftsman with experience in project management, automated system design for decorative water features, mechanical and digital interaction design for science museum exhibits, sculpture fabrication, decorative metalwork, and furniture design and fabrication. Possesses a proven track record of leading and providing technical support to others to design, develop and assemble concepts into finished, working models. Able to work independently or as part of a team to contribute to the success of projects.
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Education
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Master of Design Designed ObjectsSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago2007 - 2009
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Bachelor of Science Aeronautical/Astronautical EngineeringUniversity of Illinois1991 - 1996
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Experience
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Project Manager/DesignerChicago, ILJul 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 7 months)Project Manager and designer for local water feature manufacturer. Design, render, and pitch ideas to clients. Create construction and fabrication drawings for approved projects. Prototype, develop, and implement automation and control solutions. Manage projects from BOM to installation.
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Interactive Exhibit Designer/ProducerChicago, ILJun 2010 - Jul 2013 (3 years 1 month)Interactive exhibit designer/producer working various roles through development design prototyping engineering and production of science exhibits that take user input and generate feedback through mechanical and digital means to explore the presented concepts.
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Design InternshipSan Francisco, CAJun 2008 - Aug 2008 (2 months)Developed mathematical model of the Gyroid into 3d digital models. Proposed usability and assembly features to working models.
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Studio MetalworkerOakland, CASep 2006 - Mar 2007 (6 months)Designed laid out and fabricated architectural and ornamental metalwork.
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Studio Manager/Lead SculptorChicago, ILJan 1999 - Aug 2006 (7 years 7 months)Fabricated and finished large-scale solid multi-colored glass sculpture and furniture. Managed shop fabricated and maintained furnaces kilns glass grinding and polishing equipment. Managed and trained interns and additional assistants. Calculated and maintained timelines and schedules for completion of projects. Crated delivered and installed all sculpture and furniture.
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Awards
2009 Graduate Award, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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Affiliations
Object Design League
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@jkinst, member since 2009
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