Hi!
I’m a designer and business development specialist with a Bachelor of Science in industrial design from University of Cincinnati. I focused my studies in product design with a keen interest in developing viable products for market and understanding how design can elevate a brand. I actively seek ways to build revenue and cultivate business by developing exciting customer experiences. I enjoy applying my knowledge, experience, and grit towards the product life cycle from conception to strategy to implementation.
Outside of design I enjoy trying new recipes, taking care of my plants, scouring craigslist/FB Marketplace for vintage audio equipment and furniture, watching Formula 1, and volunteering as captain of Mazeppa Fire Engine #2 as part of the Nyack, NY volunteer fire department.
Experience
Symbol Audio – Operations, Marketing, & Product Development Manager Nyack, NY
2015 – Current
Advise on and execute company growth strategies through internal initiatives and activation of outside resources within a limited budget
Collaborative member of product design team producing concepts, renderings, and prototypes
Manage and execute product development from final designs to production via creation of engineering drawings, worldwide supply chain development, sampling, and quality assurance
Manage digital advertising campaign strategy and creative across SEM, Social, and GDN channels. Collaboratively review data and strategy to optimize campaigns for conversion and ROI with third-party ad buying team.
Manage e-commerce website maintenance and development to ensure maximum uptime, UX for conversion, and SEO including a full site redesign and platform migration in 2017
Manage operations to ensure timely, cost-effective, accurate, and quality delivery of parts and merchandise
Design, develop, and execute plans for trade shows including booth construction, transportation, and supporting printed materials.
Tovin Design Ltd | Designer | Nyack, NY
2015 – Current
Lead all graphic design and branding projects for external design licensing clients
Collaborative member of product design team producing 2D and 3D CAD for rendering and manufacturing
Symbol Audio | Intern | Nyack, NY
2014 – 2015
Designed and sourced new parts from vendors worldwide for new and existing products
Provided customer and technical support for clients
Created design improvements to current products to optimize production times and packaging
Designed and built numerous working prototypes
Generated concepts for custom art collaboration pieces
Ingersoll Rand | Industrial Design Intern | Annandale, NJ
Summer 2013 & Spring 2014
Collaborated with foreign vendors under the direction of marketing to create new product for the vehicle services line
Designed and built functional prototypes utilizing new technology for the company technology fair; resulted in new products on the line plan
Hasbro Toys | Playskool Design Intern | Pawtucket, RI
Summer 2013 & Spring 2014
Partnered with engineers, marketers, and designers to develop toys for the Sesame Street license
Completed full development of a role-play toy for the 2013 product line with over 100,000 units sold
Additional Experience
Mazeppa Fire Engine Company no. 2 | Nyack, NY
Current Rank: Captain
2017- Current
Inspect and maintain apparatus and equipment for hazmat and
fire readinessDevelop and execute weekly company level training
Lead a small crew of firefighters in coordinated fire suppression to save life and property
Continual training to remain current in tactics
Approximately 250 hours & 500 alarms annually