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I’m a design professional with a Master of Arts in Industrial Design and a track record spanning product design, illustration, branding, and art direction. My work blends practical problem solving with expressive form, drawing on experience from consumer goods, apparel, and toy manufacturing to deliver concepts from sketch to launch.
Beyond design, I’ve served as a stay-at-home parent and homeschool educator, coordinating curricula and nurturing creative exploration. I enjoy collaborating across teams—engineers, marketers, and printers—to translate ideas into tangible, high-quality products while mentoring others and sharing knowledge through teaching and hands-on projects.
Experience Level
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Beginner
Beginner
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Stay-at-home Dad and Homeschool Teacher at School of Hard Knocks
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2025Managed daily learning activities, curriculum planning, and program development for two children; developed organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills; designed and implemented adaptive, project-based learning activities.
Industrial Designer / Product Stylist at Polo Custom Products
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012Present product designs and concepts through hand sketches, computer renderings, and prototypes; prepared product specifications defining functional, performance, and appearance-related requirements; supported product design cycle from concept through launch; collaborated with internal design techs, engineers, estimators, salespeople, and external contract resources to meet project objectives.
Art Director, Lead Designer at Imprinted Sportswear, Inc.
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008Coordinated and assisted in all aspects of art/design department services (design, material selection, resourcing processes) for custom screen-printing and embroidery.
Illustrator, Graphic Designer at ERTL Toy Company, Inc.
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000Illustrated new product concepts through sketching and rendering for advertising and product packaging; handled graphic design, decoration and packaging layouts for various product lines; communicated and coordinated projects with printers and vendors for outsourced services.
Education
Master of Arts at Iowa State University
January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2005Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies in Industrial Design
Bachelor of Arts at University of Northern Iowa
August 22, 1994 - May 1, 1997Studio Arts: Illustration, Drawing, Graphic Design
Associate of Arts at North Iowa Area Community College
August 19, 1991 - December 12, 1993General Education
Qualifications
Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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Beginner
Beginner
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