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Industrial Design graduate with hands-on expertise in 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, and digital fabrication. Experienced maintaining and operating professional FDM and SLA machines in an academic fabrication lab, and educating others on how to use and run the equipment. Passionate about translating creative concepts into physical products through iterative prototyping and collaborative design processes.…Industrial Design graduate with hands-on expertise in 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, and digital fabrication. Experienced maintaining and operating professional FDM and SLA machines in an academic fabrication lab, and educating others on how to use and run the equipment. Passionate about translating creative concepts into physical products through iterative prototyping and collaborative design processes.

Dexter Bounds

Designer, 3D Designer, Instructional Designer, +1

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Industrial Design graduate with hands-on expertise in 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, and digital fabrication. Experienced maintaining and operating professional FDM and SLA machines in an academic fabrication lab, and educating others on how to use and run the equipment. Passionate about translating creative concepts into physical products through iterative prototyping and collaborative design processes.…Industrial Design graduate with hands-on expertise in 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, and digital fabrication. Experienced maintaining and operating professional FDM and SLA machines in an academic fabrication lab, and educating others on how to use and run the equipment. Passionate about translating creative concepts into physical products through iterative prototyping and collaborative design processes.

Available to hire

Industrial Design graduate with hands-on expertise in 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, and digital fabrication. Experienced maintaining and operating professional FDM and SLA machines in an academic fabrication lab, and educating others on how to use and run the equipment.

Passionate about translating creative concepts into physical products through iterative prototyping and collaborative design processes.

Skills

3D Design

3D Model

Product Design

Experience Level

3D Design

Expert

3D Model

Expert

Product Design

Expert

Work Experience

Fabrication Lab Technician at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026

Maintained and operated professional-grade FDM and SLA 3D printers (including Bambu P1S, Prusa MK2–MK3, Raise3D Pro2, and Formlabs Form 3/3L) to ensure consistent uptime and print quality. Optimized additive manufacturing workflows by advising students on slicing software (OrcaSlicer, IdeaMaker, PreForm) and translating designs for successful printing. Trained co-workers, students, and faculty on machine operation and maintenance, as well as design-for-manufacturing practices for both FDM and resin-based SLA workflows. Collaborated across teams to improve lab workflow efficiency and student learning outcomes.

Team Member at Chick-fil-A, Inc.

September 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024

Provided consistent customer service by addressing needs with patience and a positive attitude. Collaborated with kitchen staff to improve workflow efficiency while maintaining day-to-day restaurant operations. Coordinated team tasks during high-volume shifts, demonstrating strong communication and organization skills while maintaining a positive, productive environment.