David Weeks Studio, Brooklyn, NY, US, Production Studio Manager
• Managed production of lighting/furniture design studio including prototyping, metalwork, finishing, and assembly
• Supervised and directed 5 production metal shop and assembly studio personnel
• Hired and trained 3 new production employees over 2 years
• Maintained quality control and timely completion of over 30 production projects per month
• Organized and oversaw production of new lighting collection from prototypes to showroom exhibition
• Established new vendor relations cutting critical parts production time and increasing quality standards
• Maintained relations and negotiated details and costs with over 20 vendors and manufacturers
• Initiated and oversaw redesign of critical machined parts to increase production efficiency and eliminate waste
• Conducted quarterly inspections of equipment to maintain standards of a UL certified lighting assembly shop
• Provided remote and onsite ongoing problem resolution to sales staff and directly to clients
SpaceMaster Closets Inc, New York, NY, US, Designer and Fabricator
• Designed closet and storage spaces from onsite surveys to drafting and assembly
• Assisted in the assembly and installation of residential closet interiors and built-in furniture
Zarta Architects, Jerusalem, Israel, Designer
• Conceived and designed modular bookcases for a new library
• Created graphics for press kit and web site for the Merage Foundation
Gaetano Pesce, New York, NY, US, Industrial Designer
• Designed and fabricated limited edition furniture and lighting from resins
• Designed and built molds for production of resin furniture and lamps
• Developed models and prototypes of furniture and lamps
• Managed production process from sketch to finished product
• Researched and sourced materials for production of designed pieces
• Supervised and directed a team of 3 fabricators in producing furniture pieces
David Stark Design, New York, NY, US, Designer and Fabricator
• Designed, built, and installed event decorations, props, and furniture
• Resolved technical issues of furniture production
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, US, BArch, Industrial Design
