resume_amanda wilson
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Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from Auburn University’s College of Architecture, Design & Construction - 2007-2011 - Cum Laude
Gap Inc., Old Navy - Sr. Business & Operations Manager - Colma, CA - Oct 2015 to Present :: Performing SCA &SSA monthly audit, writing weekly schedules on strict payroll budget, interviewing & training new staff, managing supply inventory; managing a team of 50+ to make sales goals, and uphold customer experience & brand expectations. Kirk Market - Visual Merchandising Designer - Cayman Islands - Nov 2013 to Aug 2015 :: Planned & executed of point-of-purchase displays, managed inventory through team of dept. managers; designed custom fixtures & store layouts, and off-site events.Enesco, LLC Giftware Company - Freelance Designer - Atlanta, GA - May 2013 to Aug 2013 :: Designed packaging & exhibits; set up showroom at America’s Mart MarketChaney Instrument Co. - Acurite - Freelance Designer - May 2012 to July 2012 :: Developed concepts for wall clocks for US retailRestoration Hardware - Visual Manager/Asst Store Manager - Bham,AL - July 2011 to Sept 2012 :: Combined Interior and Point-of-Purchase Design to manage sales-floor layout and design based on Corporate Directive.Functional Decor Studio - Spring 2011 [Ongoing] - Self-led studioDemand-Manufacturing Studio - Fall 2010 / Spring 11 - Open studio with Ponoko.comAdvanced Product Design Studio - Fall 2010 - with Alexander City Fire DepartmentNew Design Dimensions (NDD) - Design Intern - Taipei, Taiwan - July 2010 :: Conceptualized tea products marketed to both Eastern & Western cultures.Taiwan Study Abroad Program - Kaohsiung, Taiwan - Summer 2010 :: Shu-Te University in Kaohsiung, Taiwan - Disaster Relief Studio; Ceramics, Metal-Working, Glass-Working and Chinese Painting; Various workshopsProduct Design Studio - Spring 2009 - Innovation in the KitchenExhibit & Packaging Design Studio - Fall 2009 - with GulfQuest Maritime Museum2D & 3D Industrial Design Principles Studio - Fall 2008 & Spring 2009
Adobe CS6 (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere), CAD Modeling & Rendering(SolidWorks, SolidEdge, Google Sketch-Up, Keyshot), Sketching, Hand Rendering, HandDrafting, Photography & Videography, Project Management, Visual Merchandising & RetailDesign, User Research, Graphic/Layout Design, Prototyping (wood, glass, ceramic,some metal & plastic, laser cutter, CNC mill, vacuum former), Microsoft Office
Auburn University Dean’s List - Spring 2008, Fall 2009, Summer 2010, Fall 20101st Place - Creative Life and Service Design Workshop - Taiwan, Summer 20101st Place – Auburn Study Abroad Photography Competition - Summer 2010Photography featured in Fall 2009 & Fall 2010 Editions of The Auburn CircleBest Overall Design – AU IDSA’s Designing Green Event - March 2009Of six proposed design themes, clients chose my team’s gift shop concept :: Exhibit & Packaging Design Studio - Fall 2009Valedictorian Class (Oak Mountain High School) - Spring 2007
Industrial Designer’s Society of America Member, AU Chapter President 2010-2011 :: Member from 2008-2012; AU Chapter Secretary 2009 – 2010Auburn University Marching Band Member - 2007 and 2008 Seasons
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