I AM A: designer who applies a broad range of interests to find the best solutions.
PURSUIT: Footwear, furniture, architecture, interior design, industrial design
SKILLS: Rapid learning, abstraction of concepts, understanding of aesthetics and composition, critiquing and improving projects (from art to engineering)
INTERESTS: Sneakers, visual art, music, conversation, basketball, religion, food
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (2020)
Master's in Interior Architecture and Product Design, spring 2020 (expected graduation)
PNCA | PENSOLE (2019)
Footwear Design Studio, 12 week extensive spring 2019
BLUE VALLEY, RANDOLPH (2014)
High School Diploma, spring 2014
TOP STAFF, CAMP WAR EAGLE (summer 2018)
Responsible over several areas of the camp and employees while actively constructively criticizing were the main objectives. This required being certified in CPR and as a lifeguard by the Red Cross.
SALES ASSOCIATE, FOOTLOCKER (2017-2018)
Having a solid knowledge of the product, knowing standard fits and functions of footwear, maintaining a productive atmosphere in the store, and customer service were the daily tasks.
COUNSELOR, CAMP WAR EAGLE (summer 2016-2017)
Counseling under privileged kids from ages 7-13 in Northwestern Arkansas. This job included conflict resolution, creative problem solving, and teaching classes (swimming, basketball, skateboarding, guitar, Bible studies).
GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND T-EVAL SCANNER, TEACHING AND LEARNING CENTER (2014-2015)
Scanning T-EVALS is what the position was required to do, however, I was quickly put in charge of updating all of the digital signage graphics as well as designing the large event graphics.
WIRING INSTRUCTION DESIGNER, HP ENTERPRISES (2013-2014)
Ideating and designing, instructions for wiring HP 7000 series storage systems was my task as a contractor.
ELECTRICAL ASSISTANT (2013)
Learning the basics of electrical wiring for homes, farm equipment, and outdoor features was necessary to help the head electrician in rural Kansas. We would diagnose problems, install fixtures, and rewire old houses and equipment.
3D MODELING
Rhino, Grasshopper, Solid Works, Revit, 3D printing (Makerbot, Formlabs)
RENDERING
Photoshop, Illustrator, Keyshot, V-ray, Lumion, Enscape
HAND SKILLS
Sketching, rendering, prototyping, model making, drafting , painting