COLE SMITH
jeff.cole.smith@gmail.com
product designer
csmithid.com
1.434.981.1652
Academic Virginia Tech (with Honors) 3.82 gpa | industrial design major | mathematics minor | deans list AHS Math, Engineering, and Science Academy pvcc (collegiate dual enrollment)
Graduating: Spring 2016 Graduated: 2011
Employment WeWork industrial design intern working with user experience team Virginia Tech (Partnership with Autodesk) research assistant: design applications of robotic arms for manufacturing Scuola del Vetro Abate Zanetti (Abate Zanetti School of Glass) garzonetto (assistant glassblower) for master in Murano, Italy Virginia Tech Print Labs management and upkeep of Stratasys 3D printers for student use Fred Crist Metalsmith apprenticeship hand-forging iron and steel Gropen Signs fabrication/installation. rehired for design/consultation the next year. Recognition Cradle to Cradle Design Award | Finalist chloro solar charging vase Cradle to Cradle Design Award | Best use of Fusion 360 finite faucet, a water saving faucet design emphasizing sanitation Odyssey Fellowship | Class of 1954 Recipient solo travel scholarship while apprenticing as glassblower, woodworker, etc. User Experience Awards | Silver Medal activ, a bluetooth headset user experience designed for amputees Naef Spiel Toy Competition | Top 10 INCOSE Award for Systems Engineering | 1st Place Eagle Scout Award Leadership Virginia Tech CAUS Student Ambassador IDSA Student Chapter Treasurer MakerBot 3D Print Lab Manager Skills Digital Sketching Manual Sketching 3D Modelling Software Photoshop Illustrator Indesign
2016 2015-2016 2014 2013-2015 2013 2012-2013
2016 2015 2014
2013 2012 2010 2007 2014 2012-2013 2012
Foam Modelling 3D Printing Woodworking
Metalworking CAM Milling Computer Wiz
Fusion 360 Inventor Solidworks
Sketchbook Pro 3D Coat Keyshot