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Lead Industrial Designer, Packaging
Philadelphia, PA
2017 - Present (7 years)
Designed innovative sustainable packaging solutions for a wide array of TV, internet, smart-home, and mobile products. Built out a new team to bring the department in-house. 4 patents granted, 6 more pending. Traveled to Asia to coordinate directly with internationational vendors. Sustainability: Led multiple eco friendly initiatives to fully eliminate plastic bubble wrap, curb the use of single-use plastics and laminated films, right-sized designs to eliminate waste and optimize for shipping and logistics.
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Design Director
New York, NY
Aug 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Managed a team of designers for luxury packaging, industrial design, and beverage innovation projects for clients including Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, and Revlon.
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Associate Professor
New York, NY
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 11 months)
Instructed introductory and advanced Solidworks classes in the School for Constructed Environments. Developed new curriculum and lesson plans to teach 3D modeling techniques.
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Associate Design Director
New York, NY
Sep 2011 - Aug 2015 (3 years 11 months)
Managed multiple packaging, spirits, and industrial design programs from pitch through to production in coordination with NYC, SF, and Chicago offices. Interviewed and supervised junior design staff and interns. Developed sustainable packaging solutions for global international communications clients, reducing shipping costs, material use, and environmental impact. Central Park Conservancy: Developed innovative new trash and recycling system now in place throughout Central Park. The program increased recycling rates in Central Park by 33% World Trade Center: Designed innovative permanent signage and wayfinding system to help visitors navigate complex, multi-level transit hub. Developed detailed design intent package for bidding and fabrication.
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Industrial Designer
Harry Allen Design
New York, NY
Aug 2007 - Jul 2011 (3 years 11 months)
Designed consumer products, luxury packaging, beauty products, electronics, furniture, and tabletop items from start to finish. Managed multiple simultaneous product development programs. Coordinated manufacturing with production partners in Asia. Created job listings, interviewed and managed design interns.
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Industrial Designer
New York, NY
Mar 2006 - Aug 2007 (1 year 5 months)
Designed point-of-purchase and promotional displays for fashion brands. Created retail merchandising programs for major department stores, skincare, and fashion brands.