Storyboarding
Presentation Skills
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Overseas Interaction
Ice-Breaker
Joke-Cracking
COMMUNICATION
+ COLLABORATION
Analog Sketching
Marker Rendering
Digital Sketching
2-D Rendering
Adobe Photoshop
Sketchbook Pro
Corel Painter
CONCEPT
SKETCHING
Gap Analysis
Competitive Audit
Trend Mapping
MARKET
RESEARCH
Wood + Metal Shop Experience
Model-Making
3-D Printing
PROTOTYPING
+ VALIDATION
User Ethnography
Focus Groups
1-on-1 Interviewing
Quantitative Survey
Consumer Insights
DESIGN
RESEARCH
Orthographic Generation
Graphic Design
Adobe
Illustrator
2-D VECTOR
DEVELOPMENT
Framing / Synthesis
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Sticky Note Mastery
BRAINSTORMING
+ IDEATION
SolidWorks
Rhinoceros
Alias
3-D CAD
MODELING
Draft Analysis
Injection Molding
Blow Molding
Die-Casting
Extrusion
Forging
Stamping
In-Mold Labeling
Texture Mapping
DESIGN FOR
MANUFACTURING
I'm an industrial designer who believes in balance.
For me, the best way to create a positive end user experience is to apply a well-rounded design methodology—one that considers consumer needs, the market, and the constraints. Over the past eight years I’ve successfully developed numerous products from concept to market, but I still have plenty to learn. I don’t take myself too seriously, and I pride myself on being a dependable member of a collaborative team. I've lived up and down the east coast, but I currently live in Cambridge, MA, where I am a Senior Industrial Designer at Keurig.
INTERESTS
THE OUTDOORS
Biking, camping, hiking
MAKING MUSIC
Banjo, guitar, euphonium
CARTOONING
Published in The Collegiate Times
HOME BREWING
Current favorite: Doppelbock
PORTFOLIO
SAMPLE PDF [4.4 MB]
A collection of sketches, illustrations, and doodles, ranging from professional work to personal interests.
Targeting heavy DIY users, this saw includes a collapsible integrated stand and on-board storage for accessories. It has quickly become one of the most successful table saws sold at Lowe's. Launched Fall 2012.
The SWIFT carry-on bag provides easier access to your belongings, and folds completely flat for storage. Completed over the course of 12 weeks in the Spring of 2016 as part of the MIT Integrated Design and Management program.
Extensive on-site user research led to a series of user-centric features, including a compact form factor, intuitive control set, and improved safety. Launched Summer 2012.
Another MIT team project, this was executed in six weeks. As part of the assignment, we designed a product, manufactured 80 units, marketed the final solution to consumers, and sold all of the inventory in Fall 2015.
A collection of work executed during a 9-month internship at TTi, the parent company owning a number of power tool brands, including Ridgid and Ryobi.
User ethnography was used to identify pain points and optimize the overall experience for the new generation of Kobalt Tile Saws. Launched Summer 2015.
Developed during a 3-month internship at Motorola, this concept product is intended to improve communication, work flow, and efficiency for restaurant wait staff. Summer 2008.
RESUME
RESUME PDF
Design Research
Brainstorming
Rapid Conceptualization
Ideation Sketching
2D & 3D Rendering
CAD Modeling
Prototyping
Design for Manufacturing
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Flash
Wacom Cintiq
Sketchbook Pro
Corel Painter
SolidWorks
Autodesk Alias
Rhinoceros 3D
Keyshot
Photoview 360
Microsoft Office
MIT
Cambridge, MA
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Altitude, Inc.
Somerville, MA
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Mooresville, NC
Techtronic Industries, Inc.
Anderson, SC
Motorola, Inc.
Holtsville, NY
Industrial Designers Society of America
Patent Pending
Virginia Tech
M.S., Integrated Design and Management
School of Engineering + Sloan School of Management
B.S., Industrial Design
School of Architecture and Design
Experience Design Apprentice
Executed both client-based and internal projects ranging from industrial design, experience design, and user interface design for design consulting firm.
Industrial Designer - Kobalt
Lead designer for Kobalt Handheld and Benchtop Power Tools categories within Lowe’s Product Design & Development team. Responsible for all phases of design process from concept to in-store: market research, user research, conceptualization, communication of design intent, CAD modification, sample review, development of on-product and point-of-purchase graphics. Experience in communicating with overseas manufacturing, managing external design resources, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Industrial Design Intern
Worked on both Consumer and Professional Power Tools teams for Ridgid, Ryobi, and Craftsman brands. Executed concept drawings/renderings and generated CAD models using SolidWorks.
Industrial Design Intern
Operated within Innovation & Design team of Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Business division.
Gianninoto Graduate Scholarship
Awarded for work exhibiting excellence in the field of Industrial Design
Kobalt Portable Table Saw
Push stick storage system (app. #14/499,446)
Student Merit Runner-Up
Chosen by faculty to be recognized at IDSA Southern District Conference
Excellence in Industrial Design Award
Honored by faculty as the most outstanding Junior
Jun 2017
May 2009
May 2016 - Aug 2016
Aug 2010 - Aug 2015
Aug 2009 - May 2010
May 2008 - Aug 2008
Jul 2016
Sep 2014
Mar 2009
Apr 2008