Experience

Cleo’s Yarn Shop | Senior Staff Member + Teacher

• Designed the layout for the new shop location twice the square footage of previous location using CAD software; focused on utilization of current assets and expansion into an in-store cafe counter.

• Assistant project managed a team of four people to complete construction of the new shop in under four weeks.

• Coordinated a trip to the NY Sheep & Wool festival with over 100 people, grossing over $13k in sales and whose first day of ticket sales ranked in the shop's top 5 sales days on record. Acquired key material sponsors from current shop vendors for integration into branded gift bags for participants.

• Taught multi-session knitting workshops on intermediate and advanced skills.

• Met with yarn brand representatives and advised on potential additions to the shop's stock to fill gaps in the offerings.

• Conducted outreach to new vendors to stock their products; specifically independent yarn dyers and small businesses making yarn-related products.

• Facilitated shop tour via influencer marketing with YouTuber who has over 50k followers.

• Trained and supervised new employees, both part time and full time.

• Optimized the shipping process to minimize cost of packing materials.

• Conducted daily yarn store duties including but not limited to: receiving inventory, advising customers on materials and tools, maintaining appearance of sales floor, operating cafe counter, fulfilling online orders, overseeing classes and craft circles, and running the shop social media.

Roll & Hill | Designer

• Spearheaded the development of a lighting fixture from concept to market launch in just 6 months, demonstrating exceptional project management and design skills.

• Engineered an interchangeable system of internal components for a 10+ fixture lighting collection, improving product efficiency, reducing production costs, and enhancing user experience.

• Conducted thorough research on materials, manufacturing processes, and market trends to inform design decisions and enhance product performance.

• Utilized CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) to create detailed 3D models and prototypes, facilitating efficient communication with manufacturing partners.

• Worked closely with suppliers to source materials and components, ensuring quality standards and cost-efficiency.

• Developed comprehensive design documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, and design guidelines, to support the manufacturing and quality control processes.

• Successfully resolved design challenges and provided creative solutions to meet project objectives and timelines.

Cree Lighting | Industrial Design Intern

• Collaborated closely with engineering teams on research and development initiatives to modernize the existing product line by introducing a groundbreaking installation process and enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal.

• Utilized design thinking principles to ideate, sketch, and prototype concepts, ensuring a user-centric approach and effective problem-solving.

• Conducted in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies, providing valuable insights for product improvement.

• Participated in brainstorming sessions and design reviews, offering constructive feedback and incorporating suggestions into design iterations.

• Actively engaged in the iterative design process, refining prototypes based on user feedback and usability testing.

Areas of Expertise

Concept creation

Ideation sessions

Design development

3D Modeling

Hand sketching

Form development

Iterative rapid prototyping

Design thinking

Furniture production

Technical part drawings

Project Management