Methods
- User collaboration and insight research
- CAD modeling and iterative prototyping
- Additive manufacturing processes and post production
- Traditional manufacturing methods – machining, manual milling, lathe, post production
Skills
- Dassault Systems Solidworks/CAD Modeling
- 3D Systems Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) additive manufacturing processes and post production
- Universal Laser Systems – Laser cutting and engraving
- Omax Water Jet production processes
- SolidCAM production workflow (novice)
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Suite of applications including Sharepoint, Access and Publisher
- HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Education
M.S. Industrial Design (May 2022)
Thomas Jefferson University, Kanbar College of Design, Engineering & Commerce
Exploring difficult problem areas and identifying unmet needs through user research to design products that breakthrough and surpass user expectations. Ergonomics, design ideation through sketching and CAD modeling, interactive prototyping and collaborative thinking and other areas of focus help me to offer project skills from ideation through manufacture and refinement.
M.S. Rehabilitation Technology (In Progress)
University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Science
Conducted rehabilitation technology and engineering assessment, designed assistive devices, participated in clinics, and worked with consumer groups. The program is designed to prepare graduates to assume professional positions as rehabilitation technology suppliers, service providers and to assist students in preparing for the RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) credentials. This program has changed and is now offered online.
Advancing Inclusive Manufacturing Technical Training Program
Human Engineering Research Laboratories
Graduated Spring 2018
Design, development and fabrication of prototype processes using contemporary additive and subtractive manufacturing fundamentals using Solidworks to ideate and Stratasys and 3D Systems additive manufacturing equipment to make designs physical.
BA Graphic Communication, Minor French Language, Minor Art History
Florida State University, School of Visual Arts
Graduated Spring 1999
Graphic communication emphasis with core of studio fundamentals such as color theory, painting, photography and computer graphics. Liberal arts core with French language and Art History study in Paris.
Experience
Student Lab Assistant
Thomas Jefferson University
Prototyping and Assembly Shop
2021-Present
Produced additive manufacturing builds and assisted with equipment maintenance. Assisting students with configuring files for FDM and laser cutting production.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 2018-19
Assisted with manufacturing and production of prototypes in the Human Engineering Research Laboratory
(HERL) using traditional and additive manufacturing technologies. Additive manufacturing using a Stratasys Connex 3 PolyJet, 3DSystems ProX SLS, Stratasys Fortus FDM, Universal Laser Systems laser cutter/engraver, Omax WaterJet, manual milling, lathe and basic CNC program creation and other production methods.
Director of Web Development and Technology
The Art Fair Company, Inc. Full-time: 2009-13
Site Design, architecture, development and content management for six unique stand-alone websites. Manage hosting environment and database implementation (CRM) for expochicago.com, sofaexpo.com and other platforms for arts-interested public engagement.
Configure, manage data collection and interpret visitor attendance and engagement metrics for each large-scale international art fair. Developed and implemented VIP event registration and barcode tracking systems using open-source CRM software and barcode scanning stations.
Management of information technology hardware and software solutions to meet company needs and capitalize resources. Act as liaison between IT service providers and end-users to develop and implement technology solutions. Provide post-implementation support for web and desktop solutions.
Manage and train web and print design/production staff and supplemental temporary staff to accomplish marketing and production goals.
Web/Interactive Project Coordinator
DMG Worldmedia Inc. Full-time: 2007-09
Front-end web design for all Arts and Antiques sector fairs owned by the company, including SOFA New York, SOFA Chicago and Palm Beach Fine Art and Antiques fairs. Email art direction and guidance for other branches of the company. Email marketing and database management for fairs nationwide. Designed signage and wayfinding for installation on-site for events. Signage design, production and installation oversight for fairs in Miami, Palm Beach, Santa Fe, New York and Chicago.
Front-End Web Designer
Imagination Publishing Full-time: 2006-07
Front-end web design for Project Management International (PMI), MasterCard, YMCA, ASID and other organizations while maintaining national branding and marketing guidelines.
Worked with custom PHP/MySQL sites and in the case of PMI, front-end design for Sharepoint 2010 public site interface. Module and site branding design. Designed significant targeted email campaigns for each of their regional and international audiences.
Art Director
MTM Technologies Freelance: 2005-07
Art Direction and production for quarterly publications reaching all 5,000 + employees. Managed photographers and printing service providers for each publication.
Web and Print Design
Expressions of Culture Inc. Freelance: 2000-06
Complete web redesign and platform migration for sofaexpo.com. Art directed email campaigns for each international audience and maintained databases. Created (filmed, edited, optimized for web) library of artist and gallery owner videos, filmed live during each of the art fairs. Created press kit design and interactive press kit CDs for each fair. Supported PR team with web updates and photography.
Internal Communications Designer
William Blair Wealth Management Freelance: 2006-07
Designed and produced annual reports and benefits statements for 800 + employees – merging sensitive data and benefit information and distributing to individuals in secure format. Designed and implemented micro sites within the Sharepoint-based intranet to strengthen security standards and branding integrity.
Print Production Manager, Web Content Manager
Screenmag.com & ReelChicago.com Freelance: 2000-04
Oversaw print production staff for publication of Screen Magazine and the Screen Production Bible through 2002. Content management and web design for screenmag.com.
Event and editorial photography and photo editing/retouching.