David Lee French *** Lake Hunt Drive
Reidsville, NC 27320
336-***-**** home
336-***-**** cell
abh4ix@r.postjobfree.com
Education
North Carolina State University (NCSU) May 2009
Bachelors of Science Degree, Industrial Design, GPA 3.2
Rockingham County High School May 2004
Diploma with Honors, GPA 4.36
North Carolina Governor's School May to August
2003
Work Experience
Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Education Center September '09 to
Present
Senior Outdoor Education Specialist
Teach a curriculum of 20 different environmental education classes
including ecology, aquatics, forestry, and astronomy to students ages 12 to
20. Serve as an instructor for the high ropes course and outdoor team
building challenges. Instruct students in outdoor sciences and challenges
using GPS receivers and topographic maps; also serve as lifeguard and
canoeing instructor.
Strategic Healthcare Consultants Part-
time employment during '09 Consultant / Data Analyst
Obtained and analyzed data from NC State Medical Facilities Plans; provided
market research for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers; created maps
of service areas for presentations.
SEKO Worldwide, Raleigh, NC
December '07 to August '08
Delivery person, driver, and lift operator
Provided shipping services in eastern North Carolina
Hawk Blade Studio (Guy Marshall, Owner), Raleigh, NC May to
December '07
Freelance industrial designer
Produced sketches, presentation boards and 3-D models for client
presentations
Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Camp, Reidsville, NC
May to August '06, '07
Counselor
Instructed children ages 12-14 in rock climbing, whitewater canoeing and
first aid
Special Skills
Advanced skills in 3-D modeling, concept development, and ideation,
manufacturing processes, ergonomics
Software
Professional Proficient
Owner/Licensee
Photoshop Rhino
Wacom Cintiq 21UX
Alias Adobe Illustrator
Alias
Adobe Acrobat Dreamweaver
Adobe Suite
Zbrush MS Office
Zbrush
Activities and Awards
Vice President, Industrial Design Society of America, NCSU May to
August 2006-07
Exchange Student, Lund, Sweden/NCSU August
to December 2006
Wilderness First Aid and Response Certification
May 2007
National Scholar Athlete Award
May 2004
President's Award for Academic Excellence
May 2004
Reidsville Rotary Club Scholarship Recipient
May 2004
Boy Scouts of America, Order of the Arrow, Life Scout
Leadership and Communications Experience
NC State - 4-H
Senior Outdoor Education Specialist
- teach environmental education classes, high ropes, camping skills,
canoeing, swimming, orienteering
- lead groups of up to 25 12-14 year old campers on off-site rock climbing
and
white water canoeing trips
- certified in multiple Red Cross/Wilderness Medical Associates
disciplines
- certified to transport groups of children
College
Vice President, IDSA (Industrial Design Society of America), NCSU chapter
- led meetings of chapter every other week
- scheduled guest speakers
- organized portfolio review sessions and other special events
- organized NCSU's participation in regional and national conferences
- published job/internship/contest information for IDSA members
High School
Student Council Representative/Beta Club/National Honor Society
- organized and participated in service projects such as highway
cleanup,
Relay for Life, nursing home trips
- organized school elections
Chosen as one of five student representatives on the school's SACS
(Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) review team. SACS is the
high school accrediting organization. The team consisted of students,
teachers and administrators.
Physical Fitness
Excellent swimmer, high school swim team three years
- competed at NC State Championship level three years
- all-conference team three years
- voted team MVP
No disabilities or serious illnesses
References
Edward L. Hawkins, MD
406 Piedmont Street
Reidsville, NC 27320
Kyle Shillinglaw
Center Director, Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Camp
804 Cedar Lane
Reidsville, NC 27320
Wayne Barnett
Principal, Rockingham County High School, retired
208 East Stadium Dr.
Eden, NC 27288