Design Consultant & Instructor

Valerie He

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Education

Master of Art in Industrial Design

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah GA

Degree Conferred: September 2011

Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Design

Beijing Institute of Technology, School of Art and Design, China

Degree Conferred: July 2007

WORK EXPERIENCE

Nov. 2010 – May. 2011 Interior & Furniture Design Consultant, Georgia Regional Hospital, Savannah, GA, renovating a space for the patients and staff in the hospital; Research of needs of patients and staff, proposing floor plans as well as functional facilities, empowering environment providing more convenience and interaction for people in the area.

Jan. 2010 – Aug. 2010 Design Consultant, Guangzhou, China; Micro-Urbanism Design project in Haizhu Square and surrounding area; Research of problems existing around the area and developing the environment with several concepts of designs and plans. Guangzhou Meteorological Science center project: Architecture design and research of Non-random Surface from semi-solidified liquid.

June 2009 –Sept. 2011 UI & Interactive Design Consultant, Independent Information Technology and Services Professional; Making flow charts, database and drafting guidelines, providing visual and aesthetic advice and website development consulting.

Apr. 2009 – Aug. 2009 Brand Developer & Instructor, Kicker Company; Creative thinking methodology applied in design, instructing undergraduate students with market research, target user definition and product development.

June 2009 –Sept. 2009 Design Consultant, Center for Intercultural Communication Building Design project; exterior and interior design, flow design, functions and facilities consulting.

Sept. 2008 –Dec. 2008 Marketing Consultant, Kiz Toys Company; Marketing research and product design consulting, meeting both clients’ and target users’ needs.

Sept. 2007 –Dec. 2007 Design Consultant, JCB Company; Academic building project; building exterior and interior design, landscape design, concept development, final rendering and model making.

Sep. 2007 – Dec. 2007 Design & Brand Developer, Dell Company; Accessories for Dell laptop project, opportunity research and product concept development.

Mar. 2006 – July 2006 Urban Designer, Urban Planning, project location: Beijing China, Xizhimen Plaza, transportation and flow problems research and resolving plans, landscape and environment design.

June 2005 –Sept. 2006 Furniture Design, Dalian Huafeng Furniture Ltd Co.; Furniture design, interior decoration and product instruction brochure design

June 2004 –Sept. 2004 Internship, ExMade Design, Ltd., China; Mp3 concept development.¬

SKILLS

Software:

* Alias Studio Tools

* Rhinoceros, Maya

* 3D Max, Auto CAD

* Adobe In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop

* Corel draw, Key Shot

* Pro Engineering

* Sketch Up

* Microsoft Office

Professional Industrial Design Skills:

* Contextual Research

* Marketing Research

* Application of Human Factors and Ergonomics¬

* Understanding of Manufacturing and Technology

* Idea Visualization/Conceptualization: Sketching, Rendering

* Problem Solving/Innovative design solutions

* Presentation Preparation and Deliverance

Language and Culture: Chinese (native), English (proficient), German (reading);

Outside Interests: Piano playing, Composition/Song writing

RESEARCH PAPER

On the Use of Solar Energy in Industrial Product Design (Strategy of Sustainable Development);

HONORS

2009 The best atmosphere award of the mascot show of Savannah College of Art and Design, CSA Association

2009 Best composition award of graduation projects of Film graduate students at Savannah College of Art and Design

2007 Combined Fellowship at Savannah College of Art and Design

2003 -- 2007 Excellent Student Award of Beijing Institute of Technology

2003 -- 2007 The First-class scholarship of the people’s scholarship of Beijing Institute of Technology

2003 -- 2007 Excellent class cadre of Beijing Institute of Technology

2007 The honor certificate for participating in the opening ceremony of the 8th University Games of the People’s Republic of China

2006 Gold medal in Women’s Shot Put in The 2006 Track and Field Competition of Beijing Institute of Technology

2004 High Score Prize for CET-4(College English Test Band-4) by School of Art and Design, Beijing Institute of Technology

2004 Red Cross Medal given by State Hematopoietic Stem Cell Bank

ACTIVITIES

2009 The debating contest of Savannah College of Art and Design CSA Association: In charge of the debater’s training, planning and design of the lines of debate.

2007 – 2009 The Mid-autumn festival of Savannah Chinese Christian Church: Participate in the planning and organization of the activities, playing piano on the festival.

2009 The2nd BPI Students Competition of Lighting Design

2007 The 8th University Games of the People’s Republic of China: Participate in the Opening Ceremony

2006 The 06 welcome party of Beijing Institute of Technology: Participating in the cosplay show (in charge of program planning and scheduling)

2006 The image design competition of Beijing Institute of Technology Designer

2005 Teaching in Western Support for Education activities in Inner Mongolia Minority Autonomous Region

2005 The sports meeting of Beijing Institute of Technology: Person in charge of the school of design, Participate in the Track and Field Competition.

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