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Experience
Dimensions in Metal
Mar 2024 - Present
Magma Form
Dec 2023 - Feb 2024
Rob Bolduc Woodworking
Aug 2020 - Jan 2025
Industrial Design Intern
I collaborated with designers to design consumer electronic and hardware products. I performed design research, sketch ideation, CAD development, rapid prototyping, and product renders.
Owner/Maker
In 2020, I launched and operated a bespoke furniture business, designing and crafting pieces with timeless, handcrafted aesthetics that emphasized traditional joinery and hardwood materials. I collaborated closely with clients, leveraging sketching, CAD, and rendering to bring their custom visions to life.
Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
Aug 2023 - Aug 2024
President SFSU Student Chapter
I was the president of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) student chapter at San Francisco State University, establishing and implementing its overall strategy. I organized all chapter events including speaker talks with professional designers, design studio tours, social mixers, fundraising, design challenges, and design outreach.
Apple
June 2017 - Mar 2021
GIS Analyst
As a GIS Analyst at Apple, I specialized in developing and optimizing routing data technology for the Apple Maps app. My role involved analyzing spatial data, quality assurance/quality control (QAQC) processes, and enhancing map accuracy to improve user navigation and experience.
Education
San Francisco State University
Aug 2022 - May 2025
Industrial Design, MA
My MA in Industrial Design at SFSU provided advanced training in design theory and application, where I also served as President of the IDSA student chapter. My graduate work centered on innovative outdoor gear transport solutions, leading to my recognition as an Epsilon Pi Tao Outstanding Scholar.
Offsite
Feb 2024 - Dec 2024
Certificate of Completion
Completed two 10-week online industrial design programs from Advanced Design, significantly enhancing my ID skills. Following these programs, I served as a guest speaker, sharing insights from my internships.
University of Nevada, Reno
Aug 2006 - Dec 2010
Designer + CAD Drafter
I design, render, and produce architectural technical drawings for wine-making equipment at a small metal fabrication company. As the sole CAD designer, I play an integral role in communicating with clients and our team’s fabricators to ensure deadlines are met and drawings are accurate.
Wildlife Ecology, BS
I focused my studies on stream ecology, working as a research assistant in the Aquatic Ecosystems Analysis Laboratory.
Skills
Physical
Sketching
Woodworking
3D Printing
CNC milling
Foamcore
Conceptual
Design research
Storytelling
Multi-disciplinary collaboration
Human-centered design
Running a business
Passions
Snowboarding
Surfing
Woodworking
Motorcycles
Traveling
Digital
Rhino
Solidworks
Keyshot
Adobe Cloud
Procreate
Figma
Whipsaw
May 2025 - Present
Industrial Design Intern
I assist the ID team at Whipsaw by contributing to many projects at various stages of development. My work involves design research, producing concept sketches, CAD models, rendering concepts and presentations to help bring innovative product ideas to life.