Design Project

Nathan Ioriatti

***@*.************.*** 630-***-**** 7N200 Barb Hill Dr, St Charles, IL

Education

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Dec 2018

B.S. Manufacturing and Design Engineering

GPA – 3.27 / 4.0

Selected Coursework

Design for X

Human Centered Product Design

Design Experience

FemiClean - Feminine Product Disposal Unit Sep – Dec 2016 DSGN 308 Course Project – Evanston, IL

Innovated existing systems to allow users to safely dispose of used tampons and pads discretely

Led team of 4 through ideation of 200+ features; implementing a double flap, fullness gauge, and unique bag design to ensure used products remain unseen and untouched, even during disposal

Reduced costs by 15% while meeting biohazard standards, unlike current market products Slide N’ Go – Kayak Entry System – Shabica & Associates, Inc. Jan – Mar 2016 Design Thinking & Communications Course Project – Evanston, IL

Developed a system to allow those with limited mobility to safely and independently enter kayaks

Improved cost efficiency by 40% and space utility nine-fold over current, less effective systems while meeting client’s expressed and implied needs; won Segal Institute award for best design

Utilized FEA to determine longevity of 30+ years in standard outdoor conditions Scion FR-B – Vehicle Design Project – St Charles Toyota Jan – May 2013 Automobile & Product Design Course Project – St Charles, IL

Designed a commercial vehicle from scratch including interior and exterior design, powertrain systems selection, manufacturing systems, and implementation of new features with team of 3 N.O.D.E. Design Competition – First Place Feb 2017 Work Experience

Campus Ambassador – Greats Brand Shoes Jul 2016 – Present Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Expanded brand awareness via sponsored events, social media, and word of mouth advertising

Increased Instagram and Snapchat followers by 31% and 48% respectively in the Evanston area Leadership

Sigma Nu Fraternity – Executive Board Member & Treasurer Apr 2016 – Present Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Managed $570,000 in chapter funds annually and delegated funding to 13 chapter committees Catholic Students Association – Lecter & Small Group Leader Sep 2015 – Present Sheil Catholic Center, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL H.O.P.E. Club – President (2014 – 2015) Nov 2012 – Jun 2015 St Charles North High School, St Charles, IL

Managed and executed three school assemblies for depression awareness and suicide prevention, served as keynote speaker; highest community satisfaction rate achieved in 2015 Technical Skills

AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Mastercam, MeshCAM, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere

3D Printing (FDM), CNC milling, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, woodworking

Programming Languages: C, C++, MATLAB, Ruby

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