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FREELANCE DESIGNER
Summary
I have an BS in Industrial Design specializing in product development from San Francisco State University with several years of experience designing consumer goods. I have designed products like smart lighting, digital credit cards, portable shopping trolley, elderly walking assistants, furniture, consumer products and more. While I am relatively new to the industry, I am a very quick learner, so I have been able to gain a lot of experience in just a few short years.
Highlights
  • Strong design sense
  • Conceptual thinker
  • Excellent time management
  • Design strategy
  • Excellent communicator 
  • Creative and artistic
  • Quick learner
  • Computer-assisted design (CAD)
Accomplishments
Stanford University Design Challenge 
I co-designed a hybrid shopping cart/walking assistant for elderly people that won 1st place at the 2015-2016 Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge. Designers and engineers from all over the world competed on stage where each team was given seven minutes to pitch their concept. Judges included representatives from Target, Tech Crunch, Intel, Stanford University and more.
Experience
Freelance Designer Jan 2016 to Current
 Outstream － Santa Cruz, CA
  • Outstream Studio is my freelance design services which I began back when I was in college with a fellow classmate. We take on small local clients and offer design services like branding, graphics, color palettes, messaging, web design, and more.
Product Designer Nov 2015 to Sep 2016
 Open Innovations － Santa Cruz, CA
  • At OI I worked with design and engineering teams to develop new products. We prototyped in-house using 3D Printing and CAD. In addition to product development I also helped to brand each new idea. This would include logos, websites, packaging, and promotional material like videos, pamphlets, and layouts.
Brand Ambassador Aug 2012 to Aug 2014
 SD Fly Rides － San Diego, CA
  • At SD Fly Rides I assisted customers in the usage and rental of motorized bicycles. In addition, I lead personalized 2-3 hour tours with customers where I would deliver exceptional customer service and be the face/promoter of the company's brand.
 
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Education
Industrial Design Product Development May 2016 San Francisco State University － San Francisco, CA, United States
Skills
  • 2D Design Software (8+ years): Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Flash
  • 3D Design Software (5+ years): Solidworks, Fusion 360, Inventor Pro
  • Hands-on Skills (10+ years): Prototyping, Fabrication, Sculpting, Painting, Modelmaking, 
  • Rapid Prototyping (3+ years): 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CNC machining
Mentions in the Press
My designs have been mentioned in the following 
  • NPR: http://www.npr.org/2016/04/09/473623512/stanford-challenges- young-designers-to-look-ahead
  • TransAmerica: http://newageofadvice.com/research/stanford-center-longevity/college-designers-seek-senior-solutions/
  • IDSA: http://www.idsa.org/news/education-news/move
  • GoldenGate Express: http://goldengatexpress.org/2016/03/29/students-design-shopping-cart-for-elderly-community/
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Outstream
  • Open Innovations
  • SD Fly Rides

School Attended

  • San Francisco State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Freelance Designer
  • Product Designer
  • Brand Ambassador

Degrees

  • Industrial Design Product Development May 2016

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