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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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

June 2010-Present
Lake Effect Design, LLC
www.lakeeffectdesign.com
Designer

Born and bred with the work ethic of a true Midwesterner, LAKE EFFECT is ready to roll up their sleeves and get dirty...

With over 10 years of experience, LAKE EFFECT has created graphics for major clients such as the Ford Motor Company and the Michigan Lottery. Their design and development skills can be seen in the rock solid lacrosse equipment of Brine and Warrior Sports. LAKE EFFECT has also successfully completed logos and graphic t-shirt designs for a number of diverse clients.

Experience creates excitement. Innovation leads to implementation. However LAKE EFFECT does it, their designs consistently deliver dynamic and effective results.

March 2010-Present
Redpoint Studios
www.redpointstudios.com
Designer/Marketing and Branding Specialist

Redpoint Studios is a New England based product development firm that helps companies realize and achieve their business goals. Whether your company is looking for new product ideas, engineering analysis or you need to launch a new e-commerce website, we have a solution for you. Our systematic and pragmatic approach ensures we'll identify the RIGHT problems and deliver the RIGHT solutions to take your business to the next level.

July 2006-December 2009
Warrior Sports
www.warriorsports.com
Designer

Designed and managed projects from concept phase to sales samples. Focused on improved performance at all price levels while maintaining exciting aesthetics. Created a clear product differentiation and consumer relevance for North American and global markets.

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

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

Worked closely with vendors and clients in the 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.

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

August 1996 - December 2007
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

October 2001 - Present
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.

 

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.

 

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word

Brainstorming
Conceptual sketching
Mixed media illustration


REFERENCES

Matthew Winningham
Warrior Sports
matthew.winningham@warriorsports.com
248.581.7201

Wael Berrached
Eview 360
waelb@eview360.com
248.306.5191

Rod Call
SnoLoha
rod@snoloha.com
231.642.7998

Keith Collins
Boyne Country Sports
kcollins@boyne.com

248.960.0495

 

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