Resume

WORK EXPERIENCE

Big Monster Toys, LLC | Chicago, IL

Inventor/Design Engineer | May 1996 – November 2023

  • Principal inventor responsible for the design and development of prototypes of toys, games, and infant products for major corporations..

  • Collaborated with an integrated team of engineers and designers to iteratively develop market-ready prototypes for client stakeholders.

  • Extensive experience in CAD/CAM, FDM and SLA 3D printing, CNC milling, and detailed post-processing, such as milling, lathe turning, and hand refining of prototypes and presentation models.

  • Prepared technical drawings, BOM’s, detailed quotes, Instructional sheets, white papers and other documents as required.

  • Solved design and process-related problems using design thinking methodologies and engineering principles to ensure predictable and reliable performance.

  • Generated and produced dozens of new project ideas annually to add to the clients existing product line.

  • Maintained and updated software and hardware needs of on-site production workshop machines and 3D printers, as well as handling enterprise-wide IT and server support.

  • Key contributor on multiple products that went to mass market, including:
    Hot Wheels® “Volcano Blowout,” Sesame Street® “Jump & Learn Elmo,” IZ, Zoundz, Twangled, Snackpals, Amplifiers, Rattlesnake Jake, One Trick Pony,
    Hackin’ Packin’ Alpaca, and Xtreme Dump Truck and Dozer.

Thoughtly Crew | Chicago, IL

Creative Consultant | March 2006 – Present

  • Provided design engineering expertise to clients across multiple industries in order to identify market opportunities.

  • Participated in on-site creative workshops, collaborating with industry experts and clients to create future forward product and service concepts.

Designcraft | Elk Grove Village, IL

Model Maker | August 1992 - December 1996

Used CNC and various 3D printing techniques, mold-making, painting, and finishing processes to create high end show models for a variety of companies, including Motorola, Nokia and others.

EDUCATION

University of Illinois Chicago

School of Design | Chicago, IL

August 1989 – May 1992 / B.S. in Industrial Design

University of South Florida,

School of Engineering | Tampa, FL

August 1983 – December 1986 / A.S. in Mechanical Engineering