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