Justin Lyon
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Experienced cross-functional team leader. Skilled manager of creative teams. Strong communication skills with teams and clients worldwide. Manage projects from initial conception through final production. Established multiple standards and best practices in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. Highly skilled in exhibit/experience design. Passionate about storytelling and workshop facilitation. Highly adaptable to ambiguous environments. Knowledgeable about construction details and processes.
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Education
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Bachelors of Fine Arts - Industrial DesignUniversity of Washington1995 - 1999
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Experience
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OwnerJW Lyon DesignSeattle, WAAug 2023 - Present (1 year 3 months)Designer for museums, zoos, aquariums and other visitor experiences.
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Project ManagerSeattle, WANov 2020 - Present (4 years)Project Manager for general contractor specializing in DADU construction. The role is multifaceted, including restructuring warehousing, purchasing, and delivery systems.
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Senior AssociateSeattle, WAMay 2010 - Present (14 years 6 months)Managed exhibit design and themed experience design projects and lead multi-disciplinary design teams including architects, engineers, graphic designers, educators and other content developers.
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Artist's AssistantPatrick DoughertyKalaheo, HINov 2014 - Dec 2014 (1 month)Artist assistant for stickwork installation at the National Tropical Botanical Gardens.
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Freelance DesignerEDXSeattle, WASep 2014 - Oct 2014 (1 month)Exhibit designer for the Washington State Ski Museum.
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Senior Exhibit DesignerThe Design MindsFairfax, VASep 2007 - Nov 2009 (2 years 2 months)Senior Exhibit Designer & Project Manager
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AssociateThe Portico GroupSeattle, WAFeb 2000 - Aug 2007 (7 years 6 months)Exhibit Designer and Project Manager
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Freelance DesignerLehrman Cameron StudioSeattle, WAAug 2003 - Nov 2003 (3 months)Exhibit designer on several zoo and museum projects.
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Awards
2021: Museum Overall Excellence awarded by Naval History and Heritage Command: Pacific Fleet Submarine Musuem
2015: Exhibit Award Top Honors - Association of Zoos and Aquariums: Assiniboine Park Zoo
2009: AZA Exhibit Award Top Honors: Minnesota Zoo Russia's Grizzly Coast
2006: Event Design Forum Best Museum Exhibit Gold Medal: The Modern Art of Orchids
2006: Children's Musem THEA AOA: Kidspace
2005: Third Place NAI Media Awards: Coldfoot Visitor Center for Best Interior Exhibit -
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On Coroflot@jwlyondesign, member since 2003
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