Michael Cook Jr
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About
I TRULY enjoy the process of conceptual design. With a main interest in footwear, my background holds a variety of shoe design projects. Overall, I believe design & art is the foundation of all that you can physically see, smell, hear, taste or feel. I am highly interested in footwear design/manufacturing and shoe customization (hand painting/etc). I take note to pay very close attention to detail.
Recent professional experience: Assisting in multiple aspects of footwear design for brands such as Mountrek, Land's End, Zoo York and many other private labels.
Favorite Quote: Write that down.
Mobile: 843.992.9427
Email: michaelcookjr23@gmail.com
Blog: www.michaelcookjr.com
BIO
From a family of multi-talented individuals, Michael Cook Jr began to explore the arts at a very young age. He found his niche in 'design' when he discovered he could take the clay from the very ground and bring his inner thoughts into a 'reality.' Michael discovered Savannah College of Art and Design in high school and pursued his passion in Industrial Design. Inner going the experiences Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and PENSOLE Footwear Academy have offered him, Michael was and is able to continue his journey as a great designer.
PHILOSOPHY
Design is everywhere. Design is in everything. Take a second to look around and 'observe' how this world operates. Now, 'rethink' your environment and begin to notice the thought process of every product, every experience, every way of life, and imagine it never existing. How does it look now? Interesting right? Strange? Well, design is what makes your life an 'experience,' and not just an inevitable timeline. Love Thinking. Love Creation. Love Design.
Specialties: Computer
-Proficient in both Mac and PC
-Adobe Photoshop
-Adobe Illustrator
-Autodesk Alias
-CAD Drawings
-Rendering
Craftsmanship
-Sketching
-Model Making
-Footwear Manufacturing
-Keen Eye For Detail
Other
-Time Management
-Group Oriented
-Very Organized
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Education
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Footwear Design Footwear DesignPENSOLE Intensive Footwear Course2012 - 2012-Collaborate with 9 other hand-selected students from across the globe -Learn from various professional designers from Nike, Jordan, Adidas, and Converse -Develop, refine, and build final shoe concepts -Deliver final presentation and professional design process book
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Bachelor of Fine Arts Industrial DesignSavannah College of Art and Design2008 - 2012
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Diploma ActingJohn Casablancas Acting and Modeling2006 - 2007
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Experience
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Associate Footwear DesignerNew York, NYSep 2014 - Present (10 years 3 months)-Build and merchandise a proprietary footwear line of about 35+ SKUs.
-Analyze online, in store, and forecasting research to create trend right product, while organizing color and style trends to communicate to Merchandise and Product team.
-Manage all aspects of pre production including spec sheets, materials, and confirmation samples.
-Fit and communicate corrections as needed for prototype samples.
-Daily factory communications regarding all style details and follow up, including confirmation samples.
-Create and issue production spec sheets to factories.
-Review and approve confirmation samples.
-Work on multiple projects through time management / Attend market team plan meetings
-Ensure line sheet is correct and up to date.
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Forklift OperatorSouth East Express (Honda)Timmonsville, SCJan 2014 - Sep 2014 (8 months)-Operate forklifts to receive incoming parts from Honda manufacturers.
-Scan appropriate labels into computer system to locate the destination of received parts.
-Deliver product carefully to their destinations and place them on designated shelving / stacks.
-Search through overstock area to locate requested parts, retrieve and deliver to destination. -
Footwear Design InternLF USANew York, NYJun 2012 - May 2014 (1 year 11 months)-Manage all aspects of pre production including spec sheets, materials, and confirmation samples.
-Fit and communicate corrections as needed for prototype samples.
-Daily factory communications regarding all style details and follow up, including confirmation samples.
-Create and issue production spec sheets to factories.
-Review and approve confirmation samples.
-Work on multiple projects through time management / Attend market team plan meetings
-Ensure line sheet is correct and up to date.
-Manage material library. -
Student Footwear DesignerPENSOLE Footwear AcademyPortland, ORMar 2012 - Mar 2012-Collaborate with 9 other hand-selected students from around the world
-Learn from various professional designers from Nike, Jordan, Adidas, and Converse
-Develop, refine, and build final shoe concepts
-Deliver final presentation and professional design process book -
Senior ThesisSavannah College of Art and DesignSavannah, GAJan 2012 - Feb 2012 (1 month)-Design a signature shoe for a specified client
-Listen, Interpret and maintain well thought throughout the design process in order to execute the exact features considered for this particular client.
-Research, Develop and Present the final product from concept on paper to hand model. -
Footwear Sales AssociateShoe CarnivalSavannah, GAAug 2009 - Jan 2011 (1 year 5 months)Worked as a Sales Floor Associate. Responsible for maintaining outstanding customer service and keeping sales floor presentable. Measuring foot sizes accurately while suggesting sales and responsible tips.
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Awards
ACHIEVEMENTS
*1st Boot Design selected for retail at Sam's Club (2014)
*1st Boot Design selected for retail at Bass Pro. (2013)
*4th Place Winner in the PowerForce Design the ‘You’ Shoe contest. (2012)
*Offered for an internship at LF USA as a Footwear Designer (2012-2013)
*Selected to attend 2012 PENSOLE Intensive Footwear Course with D’Wayne Edwards
*Placed in the Top 8 of the 95 shoe designers of the Under Armour Boot Design Competition
*Selected for an interview with Reebok’s Designers for their 2012-2013 Apprenticeship Program -
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Li & Fung USA
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