I'm working full-time as a product designer and usually have a jillion side-projects going on. I earned my bachelor's degree from Ferris State University in integrative studies, with a minor in industril design. I currently work full time as a product designer at a plastics company. I am passionate about designing products for companies and consumers, it requires a lot of creativity, patience, and focus.

I'm an INTJ (Myers Brigs), enneagram Type 5. At my core I believe that my self-worth is dependent upon my competence and capability at something. I served in the Army when I was younger, 4 years active duty, 4 years reserve duty, did 1 year long stint overseas.

Seeking opportunities for advancement in product design development in the Entertainment Industry. I am adaptable and ready to learn new areas of expertise where I can apply good judgment, critical thinking, analytical skills, and communicate across stakeholder groups. I adopt a proactive approach to product development. I thrive in environments where I have autonomy, can investigate connections, and find useful patterns in interconnected systems.

Skills
 3d Product Modeler, Drafter, and Rendering Specialist: I have advanced expertise in parametric solid modeling, and with the organization of large assemblies in Solidworks 2014-2016. Intermediate skill in Rhino 3d, and Solidthinking Evolve. I have technical drafting experience using AutoCAD and some practical GD&T experience.

 Integrative Designer: Adept in thinking across disciplines in order to integrate art, software, manufacturing technology, ergonomics, and business objectives. I develop analytical frameworks for conducting product research, synthesize market data, and communicate design development. I possess broad design skills and proficiency in many design software packages (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premier Pro, and Illustrator.)

 Office Administration & Project Manager: Advanced Microsoft Office experience, specifically using Word, Excel (pivot tables, charts), Outlook, and PowerPoint. Adept in troubleshooting Windows operating systems. Experienced in researching, analyzing, and reporting information. Well versed in project management tools, email correspondence, procurement management, and conducting meetings.