Innovative design is my passion. Creative solutions are my obsession. I am constantly searching
for opportunities to expand my skill and knowledge base; to grow as a designer as well as an individual

 


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EDUCATION

Winter 1999 - Spring 2001
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design

Participated in sponsored projects with Airbus S.A.S., Evenflo Company Inc., Ford Motor Company, Lutron Electronics Co., Oasis Corporation, and Procter & Gamble.

Fall - Winter 1997-1998
Wayne State University
General Studies

Fall - Winter 1996 - 1997
College for Creative Studies
Industrial Design

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July 2006-Present
Warrior Sports
www.warriorsports.com
Designer

Designing and managing projects from concept phase to sales samples. Designed with improved performance at all price levels while maintaining exciting aesthetics, clear product differentiation and consumer relevance for North American and global markets.

Gained extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, and new materials. Forecasting design and color trends within the sporting goods industry. Maintaining excellent communication skills with fellow designers, product developers, and overseas staff.

October 2005-July 2006
Eview 360
www.eview360.com
Designer

Gained valuable experience with design and production of both print and online collateral. Produced ads, brochures, mailers, corporate identity, sales kits, catalogs, promotional materials, signage, and invitation/event packages from conception to completion. Working closely with vendors and clients.

Clients include, Ford Motor Company, FordLand Development, Manhattan Automobile Company, MyLucy.net, and Signature Associates.

August 1996 - Present
Boyne Country Sports
www.boyne.com
Assistant Store Manager/Freelance Graphic Design

Focused primarily on customer service skills and the training of co workers, improving both store sales and leadership qualities. Obtained experience in scheduling, managing payroll, and working in a team oriented environment. Became more effective with time management and communication skills.

Created promotional print materials for Boyne Country Sports. These promotional mailers, posters and cards were developed to increase sales as well as to build stronger relationships with the stores customers.


INTERNSHIP

June - September 2000
Helix Product Design
www.helixdesign.net
Design Intern

Generated unique and effective product concepts through brainstorming, sketching, and study models. Responsible for presenting solutions to design managers. Rapidly moved between highly diverse projects, strengthening design intuition and flexibility.

 

FREELANCE

Illustration, product, graphic and web design.

Branding identity is one of the most precious assets and advantages to a company. Understanding brand, how it is developed and applied is of utmost importance in today's business environments. As a freelance designer I tailor each project specifically to my client. Providing a solution to best address their needs.

Clients include Boyne USA Resorts, Boyne Country Sports, CASE Marketing Consultants, The Center for Respiratory and Sleep Disorders, The Detroit Beer Co., The Detroit Brewing Company, Epix Snowboards, Florida Physical Medicine, Group 45, Huntington Real Estate, The Marina Life, Moscow Chiropractic, The Royal Oak Brewery, SnoLoha, Taurus Café, Jo Jewels Beads, PediSavers, and Zuzatz.

I have also participated in Design Competitions sponsored by Core77, Electrolux and Möbus Footwear.

 

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word

Alias/Wavefront
AutoCAD
Pro/Engineer
Solid Edge

Brainstorming
Conceptual sketching
Mixed media illustration


REFERENCES

Matthew Winningham
Warrior Sports
matthew.winningham@warriorsports.com

Wael Berrached
Eview 360
waelb@eview360.com

Rod Call
SnoLoha
rod@snoloha.com

Keith Collins
Boyne Country Sports
kcollins@boyne.com

 

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© 2008 Joseph Gabry

 

133 N. Blair Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
jgabry@hotmail.com
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