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Hi, I’m Abby Risse. I fuse automotive engineering with hands-on fabrication to create practical, polished designs. I enjoy solving complex problems through 3D modeling, prototyping, and careful attention to detail. My education path—from Washtenaw Community College to the University of Michigan—shaped my cross-disciplinary approach. I thrive in fast-paced teams, translating concepts into actionable CAD drawings, reliable installation guides, and scalable workflows that boost productivity.…Hi, I’m Abby Risse. I fuse automotive engineering with hands-on fabrication to create practical, polished designs. I enjoy solving complex problems through 3D modeling, prototyping, and careful attention to detail. My education path—from Washtenaw Community College to the University of Michigan—shaped my cross-disciplinary approach. I thrive in fast-paced teams, translating concepts into actionable CAD drawings, reliable installation guides, and scalable workflows that boost productivity.

Abby Risse

Designer, Product Designer, 3D Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Abby Risse. I fuse automotive engineering with hands-on fabrication to create practical, polished designs. I enjoy solving complex problems through 3D modeling, prototyping, and careful attention to detail. My education path—from Washtenaw Community College to the University of Michigan—shaped my cross-disciplinary approach. I thrive in fast-paced teams, translating concepts into actionable CAD drawings, reliable installation guides, and scalable workflows that boost productivity.…Hi, I’m Abby Risse. I fuse automotive engineering with hands-on fabrication to create practical, polished designs. I enjoy solving complex problems through 3D modeling, prototyping, and careful attention to detail. My education path—from Washtenaw Community College to the University of Michigan—shaped my cross-disciplinary approach. I thrive in fast-paced teams, translating concepts into actionable CAD drawings, reliable installation guides, and scalable workflows that boost productivity.

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Hi, I’m Abby Risse. I fuse automotive engineering with hands-on fabrication to create practical, polished designs. I enjoy solving complex problems through 3D modeling, prototyping, and careful attention to detail.

My education path—from Washtenaw Community College to the University of Michigan—shaped my cross-disciplinary approach. I thrive in fast-paced teams, translating concepts into actionable CAD drawings, reliable installation guides, and scalable workflows that boost productivity.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant to Parts Manager at La Fontaine Automotive Group

January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

Maintained and organized parts inventory, reconciled delivery records with billing, and supported claims processing and administrative filing tasks.

Lead Service Porter at La Fontaine Automotive Group

August 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018

Coordinated service porters, scheduled daily tasks, ensured shop organization and safety, and assisted with vehicle maintenance tasks.

Lead Service Porter at La Fontaine Automotive Group

June 1, 2020 - December 1, 2022

Managed portering tasks, coordinated service workflows, and helped optimize shop operations and customer service.

Creator & Maker at VintageAER

October 1, 2018 - August 1, 2020

Repurposed materials into handcrafted jewelry and keychains, designed and fabricated items, and managed Etsy sales.

Project Engineer at Acou Feldt

October 1, 2024 - Present

Created CNC-ready cut files with Rhino 3D, developed Grasshopper workflows, prepared installation guides, supported production, and contributed to projects valued at over $10M by 2025.