EDUCATION 

Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design, Minor in Marketing, Summa Cum Laude, Rochester, NY

Danish Institute for Study Abroad
Scandinavian Furniture Design, Copenhagen, DK

Skills 

Management
Project Management, Brand Vision, Creative Direction, Financial Budgeting, Hiring, Executive Presentation, Goal Setting, Team Building

Product
Portfolio Strategy, Rapid Ideation, Digital Sketching, Mechanical Design, Prototyping, CAD, Domestic Sourcing, International Sourcing, Costing, Soft Goods Design, Design + IP Licensing, Request for Quotation, Packaging Design

Marketing
Content Creation, Graphic Design, Video Content, Product Photography, Storytelling, Pricing, Trade Show, Email Marketing, Influencer and Affiliate Coordination, Dealer Sales and Education

Operations
Excel, Word, Outlook, ClickUp, eCommerce, Shopify, Order Fulfillment, Quality Control

Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom

3D Software
Solidworks, Keyshot, Fusion360

Awards 

Good Design Award 2018
Token + KEK Associates Inc.    
Worked on the development of a NFC connected ring for wireless, secure payment and authentication.

WantedDesign Launch Pad
Exhibitor    
Selected as a fresh, upcoming designer to showcase products during NYCxDESIGN in WantedDesign’s showroom. Chosen as one of 26 exhibitors from applicants around the world. 

Designing for the Office Nomads
Finalist    
One of five finalists out of 105 entrants designing new office spaces for the mobile worker. Sponsored by Herman Miller and Unbranded Designs. 

Experience

Flytanium + Arcform | 2023 - Present  
Head of Product
Directed entire product portfolios for both the Flytanium and Arcform brands with over 1200 SKUs total. Created and maintained distinct brand visions for each brand. Worked hands-on in every step of the design process including ideation, sketching, CAD, design-for-manufacturing, technical drawings, RFQs, sampling, packaging design, costing, logistics, and quality control. Developed a spectrum of marketing campaigns including social media, email, and influencer. Monitored monthly financials to guide profitability and growth year over year. Interfaced with C-Suite executives to set and deliver goals on time. Managed, mentored, and expanded design and marketing teams and resources. Worked closely with operations to ensure a smooth e-commerce experience and build strong dealer relationships.
flytanium.com | arcform.com

Blade HQ | 2020 - 2023
Sr. Industrial Designer
Headed up a new in-house design department developing premium pocket knives and pocket knife accessories. Forecasted trends and identified opportunities to redefine the industry through novel products and materials. Arranged and managed hundreds of new SKUs annually through first-run production including ideation, sketching, CAD, design-for-manufacturing, technical drawings, RFQs, sampling, packaging design, costing, logistics, and quality control. Worked with both in-house manufacturing and overseas vendors to produce goods. Redefined brand identities through design-based storytelling to create lasting, impactful bastions in the industry.
bladehq.com | flytanium.com | arcform.com

KEK Associates Inc. | 2015 - 2020    
Industrial Designer / Model Maker
Worked as part of a small, integrated team to design and prototype products for a wide variety of clients in the consumer, industrial, medical, and toy sectors. Managed solo clients and timelines for projects. Delivered sketches, CAD, renders, technical drawings, engineering concepts, human factors evaluations, functional models and appearance models for products of all shapes and sizes. Documented company work through product photography, a custom designed website, and social media channels.
kekdesign.com

Ought Collective | 2016 - 2023
Cofounder
Built and organized a small designer collective. Designed viable home products to contribute to the catalog. Photographed and directed product styling for look-books. Directed the brand and strategies company direction. Managed all aspects of owning a small business including legal, logistics, marketing, accounting, and time-management. 

Freelance Designer | 2015 - Present
Product Visualization and Design
Produced videos and still images showcasing products and capabilities for clients. Covered all aspects of product visualization from CAD to animation to video editing. Managed multiple clients and timelines at once. Handled quoting, meeting budgets, and invoicing projects. 

Rochester Institute of Technology | 2015 - 2018
Adjunct Faculty
Taught and evolved an introductory CAD curriculum for industrial designers. Lectured, graded assignments, and worked hands-on with students to hone their skills for real-world applications. Software was centered around Solidworks with supplemental lessons in Fusion360 and Keyshot. Participated in portfolio reviews and career advice through office hours and campus events. 
industrialdesign.cias.rit.edu

Bed Bath & Beyond / Kikkerland Design | 2015 
Metaproject 05 Designer
A collaborative project between Rochester Institute of Technology, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Kikkerland Design, Metaproject 05 focused on rapid development of products for a college demographic and manufacturability. Had a design selected by a panel of buyers and managers for production and global distribution, available in Bed Bath & Beyond stores and online through Kikkerland as well as small shops across the country.
metaproject.rit.edu