Sophie Weissel

ad3fen@r.postjobfree.com 770-***-**** Atlanta, GA www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-weissel-001609254

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology – Atlanta, GA Expected graduation: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design, Minor in Physiology, 3.88 GPA May 2026

LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

Atlanta Contemporary Dance Company – Atlanta, GA October 2022 – Present

Event Manager, Professional Dancer

Trained performance quality and rehearsed full show productions with company members

Coordinated, scheduled, and marketed fundraisers

Effectively communicated through emails and in-person feedback

Performed three full shows as a soloist and group dancer

Brenau University – Atlanta, GA May 2023 – August 2023

Administrative Assistant to Dr. Arthur Evans

Edited, structured, and corrected Introduction to Geometry course materials

Managed Dr. Evans’ personal and course filing

Steppin’ Out Performing Arts Center – Woodstock, GA August 2018 – 2021

Assistant Instructor

Mentored and choreographed recital dances for children ages 5-7

Taught dance fundamentals for children in tumbling, jazz, and tap

DESIGN PROJECT SAMPLES

Make-a-Mantis Fall 2023

Focus area: fostering curiosity about the natural world through a fun toy in children aged 4-7

Engaged in interviews, user research, praying mantis research to create a research-based design

Designed, 3D printed, and sanded/finished an original, anatomically accurate 15” praying mantis in Fusion360 with working joints that a child can build

Iterated joint tolerances and joint concepts through Fusion360 and 3D printing

Carry Cane Fall 2023

Focus area: allowing seniors to regain physical mobility and confidence after developing a fear of falling

Investigated the target users through personas, journey mapping, scientific studies, blogs, written interviews, and existing product research

Compiled a research basis by studying scholarly articles on fear of falling, gait mechanics, cane usage, muscle atrophy, mentality of seniors, etc.

Optimized and developed two cane grip types, a tip with tread, and easy collapsibility/portability through research-backed sketch and model iterations

Carved and sanded a final wooden cane prototype with a posture-enhancing grip, secondary grip, unique collapsibility and deployment inspired by avalanche probe mechanisms that all address focus area

SKILLS

Design: 3D Modeling, Prototyping, User Research, Interviewing, Sketching, Iteration, Design Thinking, Graphic Design, Product Design, Product Photography, Product Animation

Software: Fusion360, Keyshot 2023, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, Meshmixer, UltiMaker Cura, Figma

Miscellaneous: Java, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Flexibility, Empathy, Open-Mindedness, Critical Thinking, Perseverance, Ingenuity, Communication, Time Management