Experience

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  Working class studio, a division of scad

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2011

  Product designer

  Propelled the company from surface-only design to tabletop products by creating “The Corey Collection” of balloon vases. Expanded company visibility by creating a low-cost product by eliminating custom packaging, minimizing manufacturing processes, and reducing labor costs.

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  The assemble company

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2016

  •Designed building brand, identity, story, and perception to develop a space that told a story•Created the architectural designs, converting a historic structure into event, manufacturing, and living spaces•Managed and maintained building trades to keep the project on-time, on-budget, and adhered to historic codes•Troubleshot structural changes, impact on design, and community engagement to gain buy-in • Propelled developments forward by testing, observation, and research• Communicated findings, marrying designs and executive’s cost goals• Created user profiles to showcase opportunities and product objectives

  • Creative Lead

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2016

  • Project Researcher

    Jan 2012 - Jul 2013
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  Savannah college of art and design

  Mar 2012 - May 2016

  Targeted and broke into historically stubborn markets across the country by designing recruitment workshops that aligned the creative fields with STEM job opportunities through an art/design approach. Addressing location based concerns and needs by adjusting recruitment methods, conversations, and language to build trust with the communities. Managed the creation of over 200 visits, building a pipeline of academically fit applicants. Increasing awareness of SCAD and the number of applicants year over year. Operated both independently off-site and with the on-campus teams to build educator-based programs as a tool to create word of mouth promotion.

  • Assistant Direction of Admission

    Jun 2014 - May 2016

  • Midwest Admission Representative

    Mar 2012 - May 2014
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  Wendover art group

  Nov 2016 - Jul 2018

  Art consultant

  •Increased new business opportunities from $35 to $42 million by targeting luxury design firms•Managed the customer, brand, business partners, design team, and key projects to build trust and reliability•Led internal & external team to fabricate, frame, and install art while finding solutions for design requests•Secured and maintained exclusive partnerships with several hotel brands to be their only specified art vendor

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  The university of kansas

  Aug 2018 - Oct 2022

  •Designed an application system to collect, distribute, and optimize 50,000+ data points across multiple CRMs•Utilized design blueprinting to minimize bottlenecks between teams in employee workflow & data processing•Developed the internship course to reduce instructor workload as it scales to 900+ yearly students•Managed and taught coursework while responding and adapting curriculum to meet student needs•Collaborated with the marketing team to develop print & digital solutions to gain student buy-in Show less

  • Internship Program Systems Designer | Instructor - KU School of Business

    Jun 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Senior Recruiter - KU School of Engineering

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2021
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  Wayne studio west

  Aug 2020 - now

  Owner & designer

  •Designed, created, and sourced artwork to provide a variety of style options to adapt to customer needs•Partnered with businesses to design, curate, and install art solutions that complements their space and events•Optimized production processes reducing inventory 50%, cost 72%, and increasing product lines 63%•Established partnerships for on-demand print drop-shipments and overload production when needed

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  Netsmart

  Oct 2022 - now

  Senior quality assurance engineer