Michael Denehy

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Austin,TX *****

(Home) 210-***-****

abkspe@r.postjobfree.com

Capabilities Summary

Expertise in translating client requirements into compelling design

solutions that exceed client expectations and achieve design strategic

objectives and business goals.

Business Experience

( McLane Advanced Technology/TEK Systems, Lead UX Design Consultant, (08-

09)

Directed and developed new product development of combat stretcher and

logical software within an Agile/Lean development environment. Led special

team in directing a new strategic corporate direction in terms of future

products. Conducted workshops and gave presentations to management and

staff on design methodologies and product development processes. Led

research efforts, designed test plans, and interfaced with management and

technical teams to achieve results on schedule and within budget.

( Institute of Texan Cultures, Industrial Designer, Lead Exhibits Designer

(06-Present)

Led design and fabrication teams in planning and executing full-scale

museum floor exhibits that were acknowledged by directorship and local

media as being outstanding educational forums. Worked closely with

internal teams and external vendors on creative and engaging designs

including multimedia components. Applied a modified Agile management

process to development. Participated on Exhibits Planning Committee. Able

to communicate ideas effectively to external and internal constituents.

Strong leadership and multi-tasking abilities. Functioned collaboratively

with stakeholders and vendors.

(Design and Technology Academy, Technical Manager and Faculty Instructor

(02-06)

Developed innovative new curriculum and instructed resulting program on

Fields of Design, teaching design fundamentals and methodologies along with

applied skills to upper-level students. Designed and managed web site and

provided tech support for all administration and staff with oversight of

system network of entire academic program. Coached lacrosse.

( IBM Corporation,

Global Services (96-01)

Certified IBM Senior Consultant for Product Development, Industrial Design

Team Leader. Planned and directed large-scale graphical user interface

design initiatives. Using Customer Centered Design principles, led efforts

in areas of research, human factors best practices, product development,

usability testing, and competitive analysis to create quality software

deliverables for insurance industry applications.

Marketing and Sales Communications (97-01)

Senior Staff Industrial Designer, IBM Design Center (87-97)

Coordinated and supervised the design and production of marketing and

management solutions. Used combined expertise in marketing and design to

provide creative, turnkey solutions that targeted customer needs. Worked

closely with brand managers, engineers, clients and vendors on winning

design solutions and creative strategies to achieve specific goals. Strong

conceptual sketching and prototyping skills in demonstrating design

concepts and communicating those concepts to management and clients.

Tools:

AutoCAD 2007, MS Office, Rhino 3D, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, HTML,

Java Script, Sketch up and PowerPoint

Education:

Canisius College, BA, Marketing

State University at Buffalo SUNY, BS, Industrial/Graphic Design

Professional Courses :

IBM User interface designer Certification Class, IBM Professional

Consulting Certification Class, Project Management (BPMP) workshop

Awards/Recognition

Technical Operations Award; Chamber of Commerce Best-in-Show trade show

exhibit; International Assoc. of Business Communicators (IABC) Best Design

award; Motor Trend Magazine Honorable Mention for original car design; San

Antonio Robotics Competition- first place in region for original robotic

invention, NASA Project Orbit Program, third place for original invention.

Activities

IDSA, American Marketing Association, Rugby captain, Board of Directors

Ronald Mc Donald House, President HOA, Youth sports coach, Junior

Achievement

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