AEROGEAR ❘ Windsor, CT - 1 yr
Associate Quality Inspector
Performs inspection of manufactured parts received from supply chain.
• Completes necessary documentation for processing.
• Uses measuring inspection instruments (micrometers, gauges, calipers, indicators, shadowgraph, borescope)
• Reads and interprets blueprints, utilizes and follows Quality procedures and policy.

NOTED ❘ Simsbury, CT - 7 years
Packaging & Graphic Designer
Coordinated design of product packaging for export markets (US, UK, EU) for distributor of Japanese consumer products.
• Managed corporate identity and promotional material for US, EU/UK including the design and production of catalogs, print

WILTON CRAFTS / E K SUCCESS ❘ Clifton, NJ - 5 years
Art Director & Design Manager, 2 years
Promoted to Art Director leading the design team tasked with implementing a new custom program creating over 500 seasonal and inline products.
• Managed design and product development process working closely with product managers, sales & marketing team to meet sales goals for OEM.
• Navigated complex approval process for designers, bringing concepts to physical products to be presented to board members.
• Oversaw the preparation of mock-up samples for presentation to finalize sales orders.
• Prepared quality control documents for international vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality products.
• Negotiated product and material costs to streamline production with the best quality materials per project.

Senior Design Lead, 3 years
Key member of design team that managed design and development of seasonal products resulting in $70Ms in sales.
• Collaborated and brainstormed with the product development team. Handled staff management and training.
• Sourced and monitored quality control of products via reviewing and performing QA on all materials, collaborated with QC to approve materials in alignment with product design.
• Visited suppliers’ factories in China, Germany, Taiwan to review production samples and perform quality control checks.