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Language
English
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Work Experience
Industrial Design Consultant at Ideation Ink LLC / Gjondesign (DBA)
July 1, 2004 - PresentIndustrial design consultant providing senior-level capabilities in lighting, exterior and interior design, transportation/industrial design, and 3D artwork for a diverse client roster including NURO, DDS, MLS, ASC, Ricardo Engineering, BRP, Kepler Motors, TATA, BMW Designworks USA, Calty Design, Bionics in Action, Sly Products, Autodesk, Monster Gaming, Dandy, Wayve AI, ItalDesign California, Pinninfarina, and more.
Senior Creative Designer at EXTRA SLATE Auto (External)
September 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025Lead in development of innovative interior/exterior accessories and interior component design for Slate's truck/SUV. Focused on rapid translation of ideas into production through a user-centered, design-strategic approach, collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering and Program Management to align with consumer needs and brand goals.
Senior Lead Lighting Designer at Ford Motor Company
May 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023Exterior Lighting/Exterior Design; Advanced Lighting Development; Ford DNA Lighting Vision Leader; Global Brand Lighting; Interior Lighting and Technology; Modular Catalogue Integration; Light Trend Analysis; Interim Manager Production Lighting; Pre-Production Lighting; Exterior Fascia Design.
Senior Lead Industrial Designer at Faurecia
August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019Tesla Model 3, Color and Trim; PQ support; Ford Account Manager: Industrial Designer, Color and Trim and PQ support. New Business Design: Industrial Designer support for Changan, Byton, Rivian, Lucid, Xpeng, Mitsubishi, FF, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (External).
Senior Lighting and Exterior Designer at Ford Motor Company
March 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014Specialized in Exterior lighting design and exterior design. Ford External assignments.
Senior Lighting Designer at North American Lighting (NAL) (External)
May 1, 2010 - October 1, 2011Specialized in Exterior lighting design and supported sales, marketing and new business.
Industrial Design Consultant at The Underground
October 1, 2002 - July 1, 20043D modelling and Training for Ford Motor Company, General Motors.
Industrial Design Consultant at Alias | Autodesk
April 1, 1998 - September 1, 2002Hybrid designer, 3D modelling and Training.
Education
B.S. Transportation Design at Art Center College of Design
August 1, 1994 - December 1, 1997Qualifications
Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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