Education
Experience making design considerations based on the manufacturing method(s) required for the specific design intent
Prototyping using laser cutters, 3D Printing, CNC milling machines and other lower-fidelity model-making techniques.
Courses on mass production methods and materials, packaging design, sustainable design, ergonomic design, and the psychology of human perception
Studied the design process while learning how to effectively apply it to a multitude of different design projects.
Learned to apply developed skills and knowledge to an iterative design process.
Developed and practiced strong presentation skills
Strong focus and application of user-centred design methodologies
Bachelor of Industrial Design (2017-2022)
Introductory courses in economics, entrepreneurship, accounting, organizational behaviour and finance
Two courses focused on marketing
Learned to apply a business perspective to the design process
Business Minor (2017-2022)
Experience
Kontek Ecology Systems Inc - 2D/3D CAD Technician Internship
October 2022 to February 2023
Responsible for updating the drawings for one of Konteks product lines
Gained an appreciation and perspective on how work as a designer affects the work of others throughout the company and supply chain
Learned how to efficiently organize large project files with nearly 2000 parts, accurately name and number parts, and improve my workflow using Solidworks
A.W. Vaughn Maintenance Services - General Labourer/Crew Leader
August 2020 to October 2022
General Labourer (summer)
Lawn maintenance of large commercial properties, soft-scaping and leaf clean-up in the fall
August 2020 to November 2020
November 2020 to March 2021
General Laborer (winter)
Snow removal in large parking lots
Refurbishing office trailers for Willscot Canada
Landscaping Team Leader (summer)
Responsible for planning out an efficient property route each day based on staff numbers, weather and tooling availability
Organizing and leading teams of 4 to 11 colleagues on what jobs to carry out at each property
Professionally communicating with and fulfilling the needs of property clients
March 2021 to October 2022
GolfNorth Properties - Lead GolfNorth Junior Camp Instructor
July 2017 to September 2019
Responsible for 16-20 junior golfers ages 6-14
Prepared, organized and demonstrated golf-related activities
Learned to become more creative when faced with daily uncertainties in weather, kid behaviour and course events
Coordinated with assistant and golf course throughout each day to ensure kids were satisfied and the plan was still working
Acheivments
November 2022
Participated in the 2022 Prototypes for Humanity Exhibition in Dubai
The most diverse assembly of innovations with the power to change the world. 100 projects designed by Undergraduates and Graduates from over 50 countries around the world were showcased in Dubai.
June 2022
Healthcraft+ Innovation Award at the 2022 ACIDO Rocket Competition
The ACIDO Rocket competition featured 39 of the top Industrial Design graduates from four schools across Ontario.
April 2022
Marc C. Gauthier Award in Innovative Technologies
Awarded for the innovative use of technology in the design of the fourth-year major project.
April 2022
2021-2022 U Sports Academic-All Canadian
Awarded to Varsity Student-Athletes enrolled in full-time studies and achieving an average of 80% or higher in the academic year.
April 2022
2021-2022 Dean`s Honour List
Awarded to Students who maintain a 10.0 GPA throughout the entirety of an academic year.
September 2017 to April 2023
Mens Varsity Golf Team, Carleton University
Learned to balance school work while playing a varsity sport
Travelled anywhere from Ottawa to Waterloo to compete in OUA tournaments
Became a leader for new teammates in my second year