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About
I have been very fortunate in my career to work with some fantastic people on exciting projects. I have designed award winning boats, roller coasters, museum exhibits and merchandising displays for some of the most recognized brands in the world. I love learning new things and I always look forward to my next challenge.
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Education
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B.S. Industrial DesignThe Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale2004 - 2006
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Associates of Fine Arts Fine ArtsSt. Louis Community College2002 - 2004
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Experience
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Director of Design and Product DevelopmentCairo, GAApr 2016 - Present (8 years 7 months)
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Industrial DesignerSt. Louis, MOApr 2012 - Apr 2016 (4 years)I designed merchandising products, POP displays, cabinetry, show cases and illustrations for many well known soft drink and beer brands such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Red Bull, and Anheuser Busch. My duties include project management, research, concept sketching, 3D CAD and rendering. I work closely with the Engineering team to bring the concepts to reality.
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Co-founder/Freelance Industrial DesignerSt. Louis, MOJun 2009 - Jun 2015 (6 years)Conceptual development and design for clients including: Chris Craft, Avalon, Oceaneering, Coca Cola, Pepsi, and Coinco. I am involved in all aspects of the business including sketching, rendering, 3D modeling, prototyping, client relations, legal documentation and accounting
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Industrial Designer/Attraction DesignerSt. Louis, MOOct 2009 - Mar 2012 (2 years 5 months)I was involved in the development of new attraction all over the world including theme parks, theme park rides, zoo exhibits, museums and commercial buildings. My duties included concept sketching, rendering, sculpting and 3D modeling. Projects include: Bush Gardens, Tampa, Bush Gardens-Williamsburg, Ocean Dream World-China, Niagara Falls visitor center, Discovery Cove- Orlando, Sea World- San Diego, Sea World- Orlando and Kennedy Space Center.
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Industrial DesignerEdgewater, FLMar 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 9 months)Conceptual Design for Boston Whaler products. Work included concept sketching, rendering, 3D Modeling, 3D rendering, full scale mock ups, research, and giving presentations to upper management and dealers.
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Awards
2012 “Turnstile Award” for Manta roller coaster SeaWorld San Diego
2nd best new ride 2011 by the “Golden Ticket Awards” for Cheetah Hunt Roller Coaster.
2010 "European Power Boat of the Year Award” for the design of the Boston Whaler 370 Outrage
2010 Miami International Boat Show “Innovation Award Winner” for the design of the Boston Whaler 370 Outrage
2009 Miami International Boat Show “Innovation Award Honorable Mention” for the design of the Boston Whaler 280 Outrage
Best Portfolio award from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (Dec 2006).
Featured in Prentice Hall textbook entitled “How To Keep A Design Journal”
Designs featured in these publications-
“Great Lakes Boating”
“Boating Life”
“Sport Fishing” October 2008
“Saltwater Sportsman” December 2008 , June 2009 ,
“Florida Sportsman”
“Power and Motor Yacht”
“Florida Sport Fishing”
“Motor Boating”
“Boating”
“Newsweek” August 2011 (cheetah hunt) -
Affiliations
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Industries
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@joshgierer, member since 2011
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