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Exhibit Designer
Matrex Exhibits
Addison, IL
Feb 2015 - Present (9 years 9 months)
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER (CONSULTANT)
FLORIDA PLASTICS INTERNATIONAL AND THE KEYSER GROUP
Evergreen Park, IL
Aug 2014 - Dec 2014 (4 months)
Developed cost-effective design solutions for product line, custom designs and exhibit spaces
Developed a product to take market share from competitive supplier to McDonald's Corp.
Worked closely with engineering and marketing departments to develop products for McDonald's Corp.
Created prototypes, proof of concept models, design drawings, engineering drawings, CAD models, and renderings using SolidWorks
"Robert Krejci worked on a design project for Florida Plastics International during the fall of 2014. Robert displayed a high level of creativity in his myriad of design options for a point of purchase grid system for a drive thru menu board. Under tight timelines, Robert interacted with both sales and engineering teams to determine design requirements and was able to design, outsource materials, and present prototypes for our customer. He brought a positive and professional attitude to this project. His understanding of engineering was a solid plus. For all these reasons, we endorse Robert as a highly qualified Industrial Designer." Written by: Jack Regan, Director of Operations FPI
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER (CONSULTANT)
INTERIOR SYSTEMS INC. (ISI)
MILWAUKEE WI, United States
Jan 2014 - Apr 2014 (3 months)
Sole industrial designer working with a cross functional team of interior designers project managers and engineers
Designed the ISI exhibit space for the McDonald's as well a series of flexible modular exhibits
Conceptualized multiple new product development projects, and ideas actualized into product line
Designed custom displays and decor for education and museum use at the Children's Museum of Fond du Lac
Developed technology integration into ISI decor elements for McDonald's Corp. Ex USB ports + charging stations in decor
Created and implemented cost-effective design solutions for product lines, custom designs and exhibit spaces while meeting deadlines
"Robert is a talented designer with diverse skills and experience. He provided outstanding thinking and creative development for our company. Robert has a strong grasp of the interplay of business and creative. His idea generation is prolific and executable. Robert would be an asset for any innovation minded company." Written by: Tony Pagliuca Creative Director ISI.
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER (CONTRACT)
RCS COMMERCIAL & RETAIL INTERIORS
Milwaukee, WI
Apr 2013 - Aug 2013 (4 months)
Integral member of cross-functional team of designers and engineers developing P.O.P. fixtures and store layouts
Worked collaboratively with the team on high profile clientele projects to develop product displays for companies such as Samsung, AT&T and Verizon
Designed visual communications for internal and external needs such as instructional booklets, layouts and graphics for the assembly and use of RCS products and design solutions
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EXHIBIT DESIGNER (CONTRACT)
CATALYST EXHIBITS
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Sep 2012 - Jan 2013 (4 months)
Developed branded architecture for manufacturing, military, healthcare and software companies
Designed exhibit booths that clearly defined client brand language and messaging
Collaborated with outside vendors to source special materials and products to ensure design integrity
Designed custom displays, furniture and other branded materials for exhibits and financial institutions
Designed marketing materials, logos/brand marks
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER (CONSULTANT)
SPORTPET DESIGNS INC., MILWAUKEE
Milwaukee, WI
Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 (1 month)
Designed products and concepts to fit corporate brand for European market
Developed and engineered product using SolidWorks
Produced concept drawings using hand sketching and digital techniques
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER (INTERN)
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS
WAUKESHA, WI
May 2011 - Sep 2011 (4 months)
Assisted in the development of the visual brand language for Generac and Honeywell product lines
Designed products according to the VBL using traditional and digital sketching methods and 3-D modeling
Assisted the marketing department with digital rendering and digital illustration
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FURNITURE MAKER/DESIGNER
ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS
Watersmeet, MI
Apr 2008 - Aug 2009 (1 year 4 months)
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ARCHITECTURAL CABINET MAKER
WOODMILL PRODUCTS, INC.
New Berlin, WI
Apr 2006 - Apr 2008 (2 years)
Constructed large-scale custom architectural millwork for hospitals, hotels, casinos, and high-end restaurants
Built architectural interior prototypes for McDonald's Corporation
Used a combination traditional joinery and mass production techniques
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PATTERN-MAKER'S APPRENTICE
THE PINE CELLAR, BIG BEND
Big Bend, WI
Jul 2005 - Apr 2006 (9 months)
Produced industrial patterns from wood and in-house cast aluminum using mills and CNCs
Constructed industrial molds for foam products
Used a combination traditional joinery and mass production techniques
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PATENT DRAFTSMAN
D3 DRAFTING, LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005 (11 months)
Produced utility and design patent drawings for clients like Harley Davidson
Used a variety of CAD and hand sketching techniques