Areas of Expertise:
Creative (and sometimes simple solutions) to complex problems. Not shy to express ideas beyond that of the group. CAD: Recently working mostly in Rhino, EnRoute, Photoshop and Illustrator. I’ve worked in Pro/E, AutoCAD, VCarve and Solidworks in the past. I adapt to new software quickly. I like to build things. Comfortable getting a prototype or project to fit together well and easily. At ease with hand and power tools.
Employment :
2018 - Today 3D Technical and Conceptual Designer at Jetsets, North Hollywood. Responsibilities include: Break down and Refine/Redesign Conceptual Set/Large Prop Designs from Clients to be buildable/shipable, Create Conceptual and Technical Designs based on Client Needs. Provide shop drawings and 3D models for 3D printing. Program AXYZ CNC router. Create Fixtures/Jigs for Metal and Wood Departments. Create Step By Step Documentation for End Users/Installers. Major Projects include: Set for The Weeknd (Inspired by Lalibela Stone Church) , Installations for Tiffany and Co., Large Props and Set Pieces for Lady Gaga, Exhibition Pieces for Snapchat Convention. “Submerged” Dodge Challenger for Billie Eilish, “Bot” for Hello Tomorrow TV show, 3 Story Space Helmet for MTV Awards, Full Size Fake Fast food Restaurant for Google Shorts at Vidcon.
2010 - 2018 Designer/Draftsman/Technician, Zico USA, City of Industry, CA. Responsibilities include: New Product Design, Model Building, Graphic Design, Computer Animation to Demonstrate Mechanical Concepts, Analyzing Problems of Existing Products. Major Projects include: Powermatic Mini, Powermatic I, Powermatic III, Powermatic IV, MT-22 Lighter, MT-33 Cigar Lighter.
1998 – 2009 Designer/Draftsman/MDM Engineer, KI - ADD Specialized Support Technology Los Angeles, CA. Responsibilities Include: Furniture Design, Computer Aided Design, Computer Renderings, Cost Estimating for Special Orders, BOMS, CNC Router Programming, Jig design and construction, Configurator Programming, Prototyping, Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Sourcing. Major Projects include ADD Daybed, ADD Sleepchair, Bariatric Warren Chair.
1995 - 1998 Movie Prop Prototyper, Prop'er Effects, Culver City, CA. Responsibilities Included: Prototyping: Machining, Sculpting, Painting, Design, Small Production Run Supervising. Projects include: Erasor, Space Above and Beyond, Naked Gun, Star Trek, Starship Troopers, Krippendorf's Tribe, Blast from the Past, Green Mile, Gattaca, Spawn, Inspector Gadget, From Earth to the Moon, Contact, Phantoms, X Files, Batman, Little Joe Young, George of the Jungle, Steel, Netforce.
1993 - 1995 Toy Designer, Bala-Rasmussen Design, Culver City, CA. Responsibilities Included: Model Building, Mechanical Design, Mock-ups, Sculpting, Hand Drawn Renderings,Graphic Design. Projects include: Micro Machines: Double Takes, Hot Wheels Road Wars
1994 - 1994 Internship leading to Freelance Industrial Designer, Splane Design and Associates Granada Hills, CA - Responsibilities Included: Model Building, Drawing, Graphic Design, Package Design.
1993 - 1995 Toy Designer, Bala-Rasmussen Design, Culver City, CA. Responsibilities
Included: Model Building, Mechanical Design, Mock-ups, Sculpting, Hand Drawn Renderings,Graphic Design. Projects include: Micro Machines: Double Takes, Hot Wheels Road Wars
Technical Skills: Computers (Rhino 3D, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Enroute. former experience in AutoCAD, Pro/E Solidworks, BPCS Material Data Management Programming), CNC Router programming, some Electrical Experience. Also Experienced in both 2D and 3D traditional design media.Other Interests: Music Composition, Architecture, Antiques, Science.
