Brent Sparkman- Industrial Designer
http://www.brentsparkmandesign.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/brentsparkman/
Contacts-
mbl- 205-***-****
email- *****.********@*****.***
address- 1745 Paloma Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92660
Profile-
I am a passionate and dedicated designer committed to providing exceptional and innovative design to my clients.
Education-
Bachelor of Industrial Design May 2011
Auburn University, Auburn, AL 2006-2011
Experience-
Brent Sparkman Design, Newport Beach, CA- May 2011 - Present
Industrial Designer: Actualizing my clients’ product ideas through research and development, ideation, prototyping, manufacturing, and marketing. Developing relationships with clients to cultivate a strong level of trust resulting in repeat business.
Apple Inc., Costa Mesa, CA- January 2012 - June 2012
Specialist: Helping our clients get the most out of their Apple products through technical expertise, a love for problem solving, and a dedication to quality customer service.
Elevation, Costa Mesa, CA- May 2010 - August 2010
Industrial Design Intern: Working alongside designers on various projects in marketing, web design, exhibit design, and package design. Took initiative on research for projects, brainstorming innovative design solutions, and presenting finished products.
In School Experience-
Generac Power Systems, Milwaukee, WI- Sponsored Studio: Spring 2011
Objective: Design a portable generator using a new innovative technology to compete with conventional generators on the market.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, West Palm Beach, FL- Sponsored Studio: Fall 2010
Objective: Design a new HPLC column product line along with packaging and marketing strategies
Emerson Tool Company, St. Louis, MO- Sponsored Studio: Spring 2010
Objective: Design a new product line for usage in applications that are unique and complimentary to the traditional applications of the wet/dry vacuum cleaners currently in the market.
Skills-
Creative thinker that enjoys pushing the envelope in innovative ways
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Sketching to get an idea across quickly
Experience in model making with various materials
Self-starter with strong initiative, work ethic, and the ability to take on any task or objective and succeed
Software Competencies-
Adobe Creative Suite
SolidWorks
Google Sketch Up
Solid Edge
VectorWorks
Keyshot
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Windows
Mac OS
Achievements-
Awarded salesman of the month May 2012 at Apple for outstanding customer feedback, high sales volume, and building relationships with colleagues to create camaraderie and promote the team goals.
Affiliations-
Industrial Designers Society of America 2007-present