Senior Industrial Designer - Jonathan C. Smith - 1-20-09

:: Jonathan C. Smith :: ** Sterling Circle Apt. **7, Wheaton, Il. 60189 ::

:: Education::

:: Bachelors in Industrial Design & Minor in Marketing from Auburn University 2003.

:: Semester abroad studying Industrial Design in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and London.

:: While attending Auburn University I also pursued my interests in Fine Art, Psychology, and Graphic Design.

:: Experience ::

:: 1.4.08 – 1.15.09 – Senior Industrial Designer

Working in the Permanent P.O.P. Display Industry in Chicago, Il.

:: 1.8.07 - 12.21.07 – Wirestone / Motorola – Creative Services – Designer III

I designed non-traditional P.O.S. displays for top tier Motorola phones and wireless devices.

:: 4.21.06 - 12.17.06 - Freelance

During these few months I was doing design work for multiple clients within the packaging, exhibit, and marine industries. I was also working with companies on developing their brand identity and corporate logos.

:: 10.15.04 - 4.15.06 – PACTIV Corporation - HEFTY – Industrial Designer II

I began working at Hefty as an Entry level Industrial Designer in 2004. I worked on a cross functional team consisting of a researcher, two engineers, a team leader with 25+ years of experience with Hefty, and one member from Corporate Marketing. I did everything from working with the researcher on the project scope to initial product conceptualization to creating both physical prototypes and cad models using Catia. I also ran samples on our thermoforming machines from molds I designed in Catia, prepped molds and prepared marketing and presentation materials for internal and external clients. I worked with engineers to develop the mechanical elements of our concepts in Catia. I also utilized tools like Photoshop and Illustrator to prepare mechanical drawings and other visuals aids for outside engineering firms and pattern makers as well as for Product Development Reviews. I tried to participate in every aspect of the product development process.

:: Freelance::

:: 2007 :: Exhibit Design - Designed two 20' x 30' spaces and a 10' x 10' space.

:: 2006 :: Logo Development - www.downandfeathercompany.com

:: 2005 :: I worked with Monterey Boats designing boat Interiors, seating, and graphic layout for exterior brand presentation.

:: 2003 :: Brother International, Emerson Tool/Western Forge/Eastman Plastics /Craftsman

:: Specialties ::

:: Quick sketching, traditional and digital :: Strong prototyping skills, sketch, functional and appearance models :: 6+ years of experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop :: Solid understanding of both surface and solid modeling programs :: Wide understanding of manufacturing methods and materials :: Professional training in client and inter office relations, emerging materials and manufacturing methods :: Ability to grasp complex forms and mechanisms

:: Computer Skills ::

:: Adobe: CS3, Illustrator and Photoshop :: Apple: OSX :: Microsoft: Office Suite, Windows XP and Vista

:: 3D CAD :: Catia, Rhinoceros, Lightwave, Beginner in Solidworks

:: Manufacturing Knowledge::

:: Injection molding, Blow molding, Rotational molding, CNC machining, Vacuum forming, Steel hardening and finishing, SLA Molds for prototype runs, Backfilling molds, Lean manufacturing, Plastic extrusion and lathing, Dual stage injection molding, Composite laying, Molded fiber paper, Boat hull plug making and refinement, Glass blowing, and many others.

:: Awards/Recognition::

:: Student sponsored project for Brother International shown at CES in 2003 :: Student Merit Award Finalist :: 5+ Utility and Design Patents :: 3 Products on store shelves, more in development :: Tao Sigma Delta National Honor Society :: Deans List, 3.8 GPA, Graduated Cum Laude :: Studio Award - Design and Production 2000 :: Studio Award - 2-D Design 2001 :: 2nd out of roughly 200 in 2-D Design Competition :: 2nd out of roughly 200 in 3-D Drawing Competition

:: Professional Affiliations::

:: IDSA 2000-2008

:: Hobbies/Activities::

:: Snowboarding, mountain biking, in-line skating, tennis, golf, photography, travel.

:: Contact Information::

:: Web Site :: www.jonathancsmith.com

:: Web 2 :: http://www.coroflot.com/515design

:: Mobile :: 224-***-****

:: E-Mail :: ***********@*******.***

:: Linkedin :: www.linkedin.com/in/jcsmith515

:: Jonathan C. Smith :: 26 Sterling Circle Apt. 307, Wheaton, Il. 60189 ::

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