PROFILE
Energetic professional with 15 years experience in various design disciplines from product to web. Proficient in numerous software programs. Thrives in a team environment and passionate about creative problem solving utilizing new and emerging technology.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe CS5, HTML, CSS, Auto Cad, Captivate, Crazy Talk, Flash, Solid Works, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Section 508 and 3D Studio Max
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Instructional Web Designer
One of two designers who develops and designs a variety of online courses within a learning management system. Responsible for educating faculty on accessibility and ensuring courses are accessible by meeting Section 508 standards.
- Designed a wide variety of courses from Early Childhood Education to Human Resources.
- Designed multiple courses with original characters that are animated to speak
- Educated faculty on web Accessibility per Section 508
Freelance Designer / 2005 - present
klichsDesign
Tucson, AZ
An independent design consultant working with customers to create various print design, graphics and web sites per customers’ needs and requirements..
- Design websites utilizing XHTML, CSS and Javascript.
- Design various marketing material, print and logo designs per customer's requirements.
- Currently working with customers sales team creating medical device packaging system for diabetic product.
Senior Industrial Designer / 2000 - 2005
Bombardier Aerospace/Learjet Inc.
Tucson, AZ
Responsible for assessing, designing and presenting customer requirements for the entire interior and exterior design of their aircraft, from initial meeting thru delivery of aircraft by coordinating efforts via communication between internal staff and vendors to meet contractual milestones while exceeding customer expectations.
- Part of the an elite team that designed a new light jet; Learjet40 demonstrator aircraft.
- Created the Bombardier demonstrator aircraft exterior branding
- Reduced procurement time regarding interior specifications by designing and implementing a computer based customer specification document
- Designed a new aircraft sales specification document used in specification meetings with customers
- Led design team of 2-4 designers on the entire Learjet line of business aircraft
- Managed up to 35 Learjet and Challenger aircraft in various completion stages at one time
Theme Lighting Designer / 1997 - 2000
Walt Disney Imagineering
Glendale, CA
Recruited by Walt Disney Imagineering to conceptualize, design and develop themed light fixtures that conform to various story lines (2000 Leagues Under The Sea, etc...) for Walt Disney Japan. Responsible for the design and presentation of various concepts to creative project team that included engineers, executives and Walt Disney visionaries. Developed technical drawings on a regular basis and maintained a consistent high level of communication with design team
- Designed indoor and outdoor themed lighting for Mysterious Island, Port Discovery, Mermaid Lagoon and Lost River Delta.
- Presented concepts to creative project team that included engineers, executives and Walt Disney visionaries.
- Generated design control drawings of themed light fixtures
- Continually communicated with vendors to insure design objectives and timelines were met.
Industrial Designer / 1996 -1997
Isaacman Design Associates
Tucson, AZ
Responsible for developing ideation, concepts and cad documentation of the exterior and interior of business aircraft for high-end clientele. Generated full-scale interior mock ups from conception to life like finished products from the ground floor up for presentation to aviation clientele.
- part of an exclusive concept team that designed the interivoer fSoRr 2th0e, tinhneo wvoartlids first aircraft with a ballistic parachute
- designed the Sino Swearingen SJ30 interior
- designed various interior components of the Pilatus PC12
EDUCATION
Web Design Certificate - February 2006
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science/Industrial Design
May 1995
Arizona State University