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Industrial Designer
Pinconning, MI
Jan 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)
-Created new stock system to improve the operational process and cut down on customer wait time for their products
-Involved in the entire manufacturing process from start to finish
-Helped implement new quality control steps that improved customer satisfaction
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Freelance Designer
Freelance
Farmington Hills, MI
Aug 2015 - Present (9 years 3 months)
-Farmington Civic Theater
-Designed box office to increase efficiency and create space for new cash register
-Designed and created event property for social media campaign
-Developed marketing collateral for essential oil client
-Designed multiple wedding invitations, save the dates and bridal shower postcards
-Designed educational materials for Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
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Assistant Manager
Farmington, MI
Dec 2012 - Present (11 years 11 months)
-Functioned in a dual capacity, leading daily operations by supervising and organizing staff members; additionally, designed marketing materials for social media campaigns that drove theater exposure.
-Assisted in the creation of an innovative box office re-design, providing the framework for optimized space utilization of a new cash register projected to enhance efficiency and streamline customer purchase process.
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Wood Shop Assistant
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Aug 2018 - Apr 2019 (8 months)
-Provided shop maintenance while also providing hands-on guidance to students, increasing education and expertise with 3D printers; operated as the device subject matter expert to advise on proper settings and materials.
-Developed step-by-step instructions on new machinery such as band saws, dramatically improving operational processes and maintaining student safety by minimizing chance of injury from improper use.
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Designer
Detroit, MI
Feb 2017 - May 2017 (3 months)
-Community engagement
-Worked with wheelchair users to design and develop products to help with every day tasks
-Designed wheelchair attachable cooler
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Designer for "the Pulse"
Spring Arbor, MI
Sep 2015 - May 2016 (8 months)
-Collaborated with other student designers and the writing staff, organizing and reviewing each magazine layout to ensure
accuracy and visual functionality before final print approval.
-Managed cross-functional teams to evenly distribute workload and produce eye-catching print editions.