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Resume:
John Molnar, IDSA
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
abm9po@r.postjobfree.com
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Product & Packaging Designer
Innovative and versatile design generalist with corporate and consulting
experience in development of consumer products, toys, and packaging.
"Cradle to Grave" capability from concept to production. In-depth
knowledge of injection and blow-molding processes. Fluent in Vellum 3D,
Vellum Solids, Autocad, Freehand, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop CS,
and Solidworks 3D. Described by former employer as an "out of the box
thinker." Team player who meets budgets and deadlines. Creative with
meticulous attention to detail.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
. Received 4 patents for innovative Home Comfort appliance designs
reducing production time, labor costs, and achieving trendsetting
design
. Designed products which improved customer ergonomics in both
portability and installation
. Received award at Frigidaire for design of Home Comfort Product of
the Quarter
. Created 4 new lines of air conditioner and dehumidifier products
across several brands
. Design Lead on development team for next generation of Frigidaire
ranges -- $22M project
. Developed innovative packaging solutions including patent
applications at Liqui-Box for Straw-Pak, Sports-Cap, and handle for
PET bottles
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Shadetree Systems, LLC, Columbus, Ohio
2002-2009
Design Consultant
. Introduced new product visualization system allowing customers to see
product application resulting in increased speed of order closing and
customer satisfaction
. Implemented new product measurement system for online ordering
reducing errors and increasing speed of order processing
. Expanded product designs by 6 new lines to gain greater market share
. Orchestrated acquisition of new CAD system reducing time between
orders and drawings required for factory production
Liqui-Box Corporation, Worthington, Ohio
1997-2001
Design Manager of Packaging
. Developed bottle and container design concepts and prototypes for
corporate sales and marketing
. Designed 3 patent-pending closures and containers
. Interacted with sales, marketing and engineering, and reported to VP
of Research & Development
John Molnar, IDSA
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Frigidaire Design Center, Hilliard, Ohio
1979-1997
Senior Industrial Designer
. Implemented brand strategies and "family looks" for all lines of
appliances, and private label designs for Sears and Montgomery Ward
working with upper level management
. Received several design patents and managed design between factories
and design center
. Managed joint venture products with Hitachi, LG and Sharp
. Supervised prototype production from internal and external sources,
and managed draftsmen and junior designers
. Researched new technologies/vendors, and was design lead for next
generation of cooking products ($22M project)
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Consulting positions with Whirlpool, Sears, Nestle's, Stanley, Unilever,
Mennen, General Foods, and Quaker Corp.
Corporate Position with Mattel
EDUCATION
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut
B.S. in Industrial Design
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