EDUCATION
Maryland institute college of art (MICA) | August 2016 - May 2020
bachelor of Fine arts
Product Design and Humanistic Studies Major, Sustainability and Social Practice Concentration
Professional
Experience
Designer / Drafter | July 2020 - Present
Anything Wood & Metal
Work directly with commercial and residential clients to realize their vision and translate that vision into a functional design.
Contract Services Technician | August 2020 - Nov 2020
Open works Baltimore
Fabricated custom furniture and architectural pieces for commercial and residential clients.
Fabrication Technician | January 2019 - June 2020
Dolphin Design Center Fabrication Labs
Performed basic equipment maintenance in the woodshop and digital fabrication lab. Guided students on safety practices and machine usage.
Peer Career Advisor | August 2019 - May 2020
MICA Career Development Office
Advised students on professional development. Directed students to on-campus resources. Gave feedback on resumes and cover letters.
Desk Assistant | May 2018 - September 2019
Co_Lab Books
Evaluated and stock inventory. Assisted customers.
Product Design Intern | June 2018 - August 2018
DAP Products
Worked on conceptual and real-world design projects. Observed internal design techniques and processes as well as professional best practices and management methods.
Independent Industrial Design Consultant | May 2018 - June 2018
Local Business
Assisted in the development of the design for user experience, ergonomics, and manufacturing.
Desk Assistant | August 2016 - May 2018
MICA Career Development Office
Provided administrative support and communications. Guided students to the proper resources.
Skills &
abilities
technical skills
Rapid Prototyping • Hand Sketching • Woodworking • Metalworking • Fusion 360 • Keyshot • CNC Milling • Lathe • 3D Printing• InDesign • Illustrator • Sewing
Soft skills
Design Thinking • Time Management • Problem Solving • Organization • Team Leadership • Design Research
relevant
experience
Visual Specialist | May 2018
Aberdeen Proving Grounds - Command Post Directed Design Workshop
Visualized others’ concepts via sketching. Gave design advice on concepts.
Design Team Member | August 2019 - December 2019
Sponsored Project with a Fortune 50 American consumer goods corporation
Generated novel concepts. Participated in user studies, persona development, and usability testing.
Fundamentals of Welding | Spring 2016
Earl Beck Gasses & Technologies
Completed and passed a 36-hour entry-level training course covering Oxy-Fuel, Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc, and Shielded Metal Arc welding techniques.