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Industrial Designer
Saint Louis Park, MN
2013 - Present (11 years)
- Lead project design from concept development through distribution
- Meet directly with clients, stakeholders, sales and management to ascertain product expectations, development goals and timeline to delivery
- Determine optimal manufacturing process, material and form based on customer preferences, budget considerations and project goals
- Collaborate with industrial design, creative and marketing departments to develop cohesive designs backed by user and market research
- Work closely with internal engineering, tooling, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, packaging, quality assurance, operations and shipping departments to ensure project requirements are met
- Interface with external venders, manufacturers, and suppliers to enhance on-site development and production capabilities
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Lead Custom Audio Video Installer
Plymouth, MN
2006 - 2009 (3 years)
- Project design and implementation with cross-functional team
- Advanced A/V, lighting, network, security installation and integration
- Training and follow-up with clients to ensure requirements were achieved
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Owner
Fargo, ND
2005 - 2006 (1 year)
- Worked with clients and other contractors to establish design goals
- Custom wood finishing business for new and remodeled homes
- Accounting, logistics, marketing and capital management
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Regional Service Manager
Fargo, ND
2000 - 2005 (5 years)
- Trained staff and management to provide insightful customer service
- Ensured corporate policy compliance for over 300 employees
- Product/supply assessments, quality control and accounts receivable