Product Development Design

Mark A. Starling

Plantation, FL ***** 850-***-**** ******************@*****.***

Profile

Highly creative Industrial Engineer and Product Design Professional with demonstrated strengths working with state-of-the-art technology, as well as a wide variety of materials and manufacturing processes. Background includes work in all aspects of design and development encompassing New Product Strategies and Development; Customized Product Design; Aesthetics; Product Sourcing; Ergonomics; Engineering and Process Standards Development; Market Research; Translating Design Trends; Reengineering; Form Generation and Styling; Testing and Evaluation. Quality driven with meticulous attention to detail and ability to meet critical deadlines.

Strong artistic and innovation abilities with well-developed conceptual skills able to translate ideas into realities. Savvy in multiple design methodology with excellent creative problem solving skills and strategic lateral thinking abilities. Strong ability to take multiple product concepts from initial idea conceptualization to presentation and into prototype and manufacturability. Possesses a vivid imagination, a collaborative mindset, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Design - 03/2013

Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

Prior undergraduate work completed at the University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL

Technical Skills

Operating Systems: Microsoft (Expert); Mac (Advanced)

Computer Software: SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Design Software (Expert); 3D Printing (Intermediate); Key Shot (Intermediate); Google Sketch-up (Advanced); Adobe Illustrator (Expert); Adobe Photoshop (Expert); Adobe Bridge (Intermediate) Adobe InDesign (Basic); Adobe Dreamweaver (Basic/Intermediate); HTML (Intermediate); AutoCAD (Intermediate); and Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (Advanced); Rapid Prototyping(Advanced); Project Management (Advanced); Product Development (Advanced); Product Sourcing (Advanced); Instruction Manuals( Advanced); Fedex shipping labels for international and domestic shipments (Advanced).

Hand Skills: Rendering (marker and computer); Concept Sketching (quick sketches and orthographics); Model Making (clay, epoxy resin); Woodworking (Advanced); and Research Methods.

Management and Communication Skills: Routinely direct Chinese factory engineers during product development activities (Advanced); Negotiate product development approvals with Brand licenser's (Advanced); Develop clients' custom ideas and inventions on a freelance basis (Advanced).

Professional Experience

Better Sourcing Worldwide, LTD. Hollywood, FL 05/2015 - Present

n Industrial/Graphics Designer

Lead designer on team contributing to new product concepts, development and full scale production of children's toys. Areas of accountability included concept generation, design, final drawings, graphics and file preparation for development of projects. Involved in all phases of the development process from initial conceptualization to presentation, prototyping, development and finally into mass retail.

Select clients included Target, Walmart, Kmart, Meijer’s, Toys R Us, and CVS selling mass retail products under key licensees such as Little Tikes, Nickelodeon, FC Barcelona, Entertainment One and DreamWorks’s.

Utilized sketching, Illustrator and Photoshop to design children’s toys

Researched product use, design trends, materials and production options taking into consideration safety, aesthetics and ergonomics.

Created unique designs that were congruent with company brands and reflected the current and upcoming trends.

Provided preliminary sketches, renderings, mechanical layouts, factory control art, custom product silkscreen, rapid prototyping mock-ups, product sourcing with factories having ICTI/SGV/3d party audits, product copy for online buyers, instruction manuals development, ITS safety testing review, ICTI/SGV/3d party audits certifications to determine design and human factor feasibility.

Managed multiple projects diligently under aggressive deadlines while also coming in under budget.

TWG International Fort Lauderdale, FL 01/2014 - 03/2015

n Industrial/Graphics Designer

Key member of the design team to contribute to new product concepts. Areas of accountability included concept generation, design, final drawings and file preparation for projects. Involved in all phases of the development process from initial conceptualization to presentation and into prototype.

Select clients included Staples, Anheuser Busch, Keyes Corporation and Disney Corporation.

Utilized sketching, SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Design software, Illustrator and Photoshop to design promotional marketing materials.

Researched product use, design trends, materials and production options taking into consideration aesthetics and ergonomics.

Created unique designs that were congruent with company brands and reflected the current and upcoming trends.

Provided preliminary sketches, renderings, mechanical layouts, 3-D mock-ups to determine design and human factor feasibility.

Managed multiple projects diligently under aggressive deadlines while also coming in under budget.

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL 09/2011 - 03/2013

n Shop Manager

Accountable for overseeing operations of the Industrial Design Shop including machinery and equipment maintenance.

Instructed students in proper use of shop equipment including the importance of following proper safety regulations and selection and use of proper protective equipment.

Worked while attending school to pay for own expenses and gain experience in the field.

Hobbies/Interests

Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Collect used toys and products for underprivileged children in Miami Shelters

Design, Fishing, Music, Ceramics, Exercising, and Travel

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