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ABOUT

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Project Manager and Industrial Designer with 8+ years of experience driving product design and engineering development from concept to commercialization. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Skilled in fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders across startups and established enterprises in commercial, industrial, and medical sectors.

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EXPERIENCE​

Delve | Philadelphia, PA | October 2022 - April 2024
Senior Project Manager, PMO
Gathered data and developed project status reports for assigned projects, valued at over $3M.
Led client communication and relationship management for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring client satisfaction and project alignment.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to concept and implement designs to meet user needs and business goals.
Accomplished fixed-fee project under budget by minimizing costs up to $10K using insightful solutions.
Guided team to create an innovative design that led to a $230K follow-up project.

NextFab | Philadelphia, PA | January 2016 - September 2022

Project Manager and Industrial Designer, Product Development
Managed and delivered complex design and engineering projects on time and within budget and served as the primary client interface.
Identified evolving needs and provided user-centric solutions for product development and prototype design.
Conceptualized, designed, and executed web/print content to accommodate diverse needs of stakeholders.

NextFab | Philadelphia, PA | June 2013 - January 2016

Woodshop Technician and Educator
Planned and organized woodworking and metalworking classes for small cohorts of 5 to 10 adult learners, fostering a conducive learning environment and promoting hands-on skill development.
Initiated and executed over 50+ small and large-scale projects.
Gained inclusive insights into tools and utilized woodshops, metal shops, electronics, textiles, laser cutters, 3D printers, and large-scale 2D printers.

 

SKILLS​

Technical: NetSuite (ERP), Wrike & MS Project (project Management),

Microsoft/Google suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, CAD (Rhino, some SolidWorks),

Project Planning, Proposal Writing

Design: Concept Development, Sketching, Prototyping,

Visual Communication, User-Centered Design

Additional: Active Listening, Budgeting, Leadership, Time Management, Collaboration, Woodworking, Photography


EDUCATION​

​Bachelors of Science: Industrial Design - The University of the Arts, Philadelphia PA
 

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