Project Manager Design
Resume:
Berkeley, CA *****
**********@*******.***
www.basakaltan.com
EXHIBITED DESIGNS AT
Van Alen Institute,
New York City
Royal Institute of British Architects, London
The French Institute of Architects, Paris
USAID Head Quarters,
Washington, DC
ICFF, New York City
WORK PUBLISHED IN
Architects Journal, Architecture Magazine, Architectural Record,
Daily News,
Metropolis, Van Alen Report,
Surface Magazine,
New York Times, Home & Garden, Open Architecture Network
AWARDS
Architecture for Humanity
Transitional Housing Finalist
CERTIFICATIONS
Permaculture
Biomimicry
PRO BONO WORK
EKOBA Community Garden, Izmir, Turkey
Eco-House Project
Berkeley, CA
Philanthropy by Design,
San Francisco, CA
BASAK ALTAN-SCHIRMER
PROFILE
. Experienced design strategist with a passion in creative thinking,
design process and sustainable business models that deliver
innovative and meaningful results.
. Transformational leader in design management, communicating across
disciplines, balancing the business needs and goals of
international creative project teams.
. Experienced creative lead in trend analysis, and translating
insights into brand-enhancing products that increase customer
loyalty.
. Quality driven project manager who is well seasoned in product
development, and in establishing strong vendor relationships that
result in repeated delivery of successful projects to global
clients.
SPECIALTIES
Design thinking, innovation strategy, sustainable design, design for
social and environmental impact, product development, project
management, life cycle analysis, conducting community design
workshops, and organic gardening.
EDUCATION
Presidio Graduate School, Sustainable MBA
May 2010
IDEO 08/09 - 12/09
. Initiated a partnership with IDEO and created a multi-
disciplinary team of MBA students.
. Acted as the team leader and contact between the research
team and client.
. Developed a strategic plan for IDEO's entry to the energy
space by identifying the key influencers that impact change
and improve top-line growth for the client in the energy
industry.
. Prepared a strategic management, marketing, and financial
plan towards sustainable business development for the
client.
Hewlett-Packard Co. 01/09 - 05/09
. Analyzed the environmental impact of the award winning HP
notebook packaging for the Walmart Challenge Competition.
. Acted as the team liaison between research team and HP.
. Conducted Life Cycle Analysis and suggested improvements on
reducing the impact of the packaging.
. Presented an operations plan to the head of sustainability
division at HP.
Syracuse University, Bachelor of Industrial Design
May 1997
. Graduated with Cum Laude
. Tree of Life Thesis Project for transitional housing
awarded as a finalist by Architecture for Humanity.
EXPERIENCE
Design Director
American Pacific Enterprises Inc., San Francisco, CA
10/05 - 12/08
. Recognized by clients and licensors as the catalyst in creating
innovative design solutions, and in improving product delivery
to retailers, by constructing a streamlined product development
process.
. Established and lead the hardgoods design department that
provided brand-appropriate designs for licensors such as
Nautica, Liz Claiborne, Kenneth Cole, Candy's, Roxy, and
Quicksilver.
. Designed and managed international projects from product
development through production for large retailers, increasing
product placement orders from large retailers such as Bed Bath &
Beyond, Linens & Things, Target, and Kohl's.
. Expanding clients' business by consistently delivering
successful projects on time, and within budget.
. Hired and directed design staff, ensuring the creative team
understood, and implemented the project vision and business
goals.
. Created an interdepartmental operations plan, and an efficient
system to track aggressive design schedule, that saved the
company resources and provided a shorter timeframe to model
concepts.
. Travelled to Europe and Asia to research new trends, to oversee
product development, and presented concepts to global clients.
. Enhanced client and licensor relationships by upholding high
product development standards, and through communicating the
vision to vendors and design team.
Senior Designer
RedEnvelope Inc., San Francisco, CA
8/04 - 10/05
. Designed and developed innovative products for luxury gift items
that increased the revenue stream for the company in the
categories managed.
. Traveled to Asia to oversee development of products, and trained
vendors to meet company expectations, resulting in compelling
brand products.
. Worked with a variety of materials, including metal, glass,
ceramic, resin, natural stone, wicker, leather and textiles.
Product Designer
Williams Sonoma Inc., San Francisco, CA
2/02 - 8/04
. Designed and developed brand-enhancing collections for Pottery
Barn's retail and online catalogs that became classic best
sellers.
. Communicated overall vision to vendors, and managed product
development and agents overseas, by collaborating with creative
senior management and merchandise teams.
Lighting Designer
Dodt Design Inc., San Francisco, CA
6/01- 2/02
. Collaborated between creative agencies to provide lighting
solutions for high-end clients.
Interior Designer
9/00 - 3/01
Gensler Inc., San Francisco, CA
. Designed a modern modular seating collection for the workspace
team that became a classic collection for corporate clients.
Design Coordinator
4/00 - 9/00
Eco-House, Berkeley, CA
. Implemented community workshops on energy efficiency and
sustainable living.
. Directed and organized organic and community garden workshops in
Permaculture principles.
. Worked with Karl Linn on Eco House community initiatives.
Exhibit Designer at Creative Dimensions, Exhibitgroup Giltspur Inc., and
CB Displays Chicago, IL 7/97 - 4/00
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