Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Graduated: April, 2005 | BFA in Industrial Design: Product Emphasis



Calphalon Corporation, Toledo, OH
Associate Designer: Cookware & Housewares | Jan. 2006 - May 2007
Worked as part of the New Product Development Team to deliver products sourced, engineered and marketed to our standards. Researched user groups, presented design directions. Sketched, rendered, developed, prototyped and presented product ideas.

Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN
Design Intern: Kids & Teens Bedroom Furniture | Jan. 2005 - April 2005
Designed children's storage and teen furniture projects in stores currently. Worked as part of the Kids team to reinvent the Kids and Teen World at Target. Researched user groups and presented design directions. Sketched, developed and rendered product ideas.

Bell Automotive, Provo, UT
Bell Automotive sponsored studio project | Sept. 2004 - Dec. 2004
Designer on solo project working with sponsor designing automotive accessories. Researched user groups and trends, sketched, rendered and produced prototypes.

Nokia, Provo, UT
Nokia sponsored studio project | Jan. 2004 - April 2004
Designer on team collaborative project working closely with sponsor to develop a "baby boomer's" wireless device. Researched User groups and trends. Sketched and rendered concepts. Presented final concepts and prototypes to sponsor.

Hewlet Packard, Provo, UT
Hewlet Packard sponsored studio project | Aug. 2003 - Dec. 2003
Designer on solo project working with sponsor to develop use for projector technology in a home environment. Researched user groups and trends, sketched and rendered concepts. Made final oral presentation to sponsor.



Communication
Strong oral presentation skills, rapid sketching, marker rendering, and interpersonal and group skills.

Computer
Mac/PC, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Solidworks, and Alias Studio Tools 9.0+.

Creative
Industrial design, graphic design, illustration, shop skills

Mechanical
Orthographic artist, bicycle mechanic. Wood and metal worker. Familiar with plastics.

Shop
Circular and band saws, wood lathe, chisels, planer, surfacer, router, torch, sanders and paint. Runs and maintains Z-Corp and Eden RP machines.



Red Cliff Ascent Wilderness Therapy, Enterprise, UT
Counselor, Guide | May. 2004 - May 2005
Counselor for dysfunctional teens and young adults as a backpacking guide. Gained group dynamic skills and outdoors expertise. Enhanced creative problem solving skills.

BYU Outdoors Unlimited
Bike Mechanic | Aug. 2002 - Mar. 2005
Bike mechanic, ski technician, and rental equipment manager. Daily use of people skills, knowledge of bicycle mechanics and outdoor equipment.

Volunteer, Fortaleza, Brazil
Full-Time Volunteer | Mar. 1999 - Mar. 2001
Presented and led discussions. Performed community service in Fortaleza, Brazil. Trained, taught, led and was responsible for over 25 other fellow volunteers. Learned the Portuguese language fluently.