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Overview

•Core competencies in: Collaboration, Adaptability, Ingenuity and Initiative
•Hands-on problem solver; able to make the best of any situation and budget through innovative and pragmatic solution development
•Solid understanding of materials, fabrication methods and capabilities
•Efficient sourcing of materials, equipment and processes
•Excellent time and project management skills with the ability to meet high standards
and multiple tight deadlines
•Highly creative with strong interpersonal skills including the ability to motivate
and train others

Experience

Prototype Lab Technician • Teknion• Toronto • Oct/11 to Present
• Producing and developing technical and aesthetic models
• For testing and to assess usage and fabrication issues .

Exhibit Developer / Designer • Telus World of Science• Calgary • March/10 to Present
• Helping to develop Canada’s first purpose-built science centre in more than 25 years.
• When complete in the fall of 2011, the world-class facility will be one of Canada’s largest
science centres and will be a significant addition to the cultural offerings within the country.

Designer / Detailer • Generator Design Solutions • Toronto • Sept/09 (freelance)
• Created custom display designs for showcasing sunglasses
• Produced concept renderings and proposal drawings

Industrial Designer / Detailer • Remline Corp • Toronto • May/09 to June/09 (freelance)
• Designed, Developed and detailed products for a healthy living kit
• Rendered concept images and generated technical drawings

Industrial Designer / Detailer • EurOptimum Display • Toronto • Jan/07 to Nov/08
• Developed merchandise displays through collaboration with clients and vendors
• Provided designs and detailing for interactive showcase systems

Senior Designer, 3D • Ontario Science Centre • Toronto • May/04 to Aug/06 (contract)
•Produced designs for engaging interactive exhibits and exhibit components
•Developed new exhibit concepts and experiences
•Created ‘proof of concept’ models and development prototypes
•Coordinated the design and installation of experiences and exhibit spaces
•Provided graphic design, illustrations and concept renderings

Exhibit Designer • Museum of Science and Technology • Ottawa • Jul/02 to Aug/03 (contract)
•Researched, developed and finalized concepts for exhibits and interactives
•Participated in the art direction and installation of exhibits
•Sourced and specified equipment, processes and developers
•Provided detailed plans, prototypes and production drawings

Designer / Detailer • Mobius Group • Toronto • Jan/04 to May/04 (freelance)
•Developed and detailed interactive kiosks
•Produced fabrication plans, 3D CAD models and artwork

Industrial Designer • FOREdesign • Ottawa • Mar/02 to Dec/03 (freelance)
•Developed product prototypes based on client input
•Generated artwork and 3D CAD models

Industrial Design Intern • Mitel Corporation • Ottawa • Aug/99 to May/00
•Participated in the development and production of communication hardware
•Designed and prepared the graphic elements of products

Education

•Bachelor of Industrial Design • Carleton University • Apr/01
•Bachelor of Fine Arts • University of Ottawa • Honours • Apr/95

Additional Education:
Japan Research Trip.
• to study culture, trends, products and design, May/01-Mar/02

Skills

Computer:
Proficient in a number of CAD programs and quick to learn new ones.
•Advanced: SolidWorks, Photoshop and Illustrator
•Experienced: VectorWorks , Pro/ENGINEER, AutoCAD, 3D Studio and Flash

Model making: Skilled in numerous virtual and physical modelling techniques.
•Able to fabricate in a wide range of materials; metal, wood, plastic, paper and foam

Graphic communication: everything from quick sketches to full renderings, technical drawings and graphic design

Research: Observation, testing, interface design, ergonomics, trends and technologies

Interests and Activities

•Design, Art and Technology
•Soccer, Travel, Bicycles and Working on Cars