University of Cincinnati, Co-op Student:
Company: Walt Disney Imagineering
Location: Orlando, FL
Date: Spring '26
Company: FINIS, Inc.
Location: Livermore, CA
Date: Summer '25
FINIS, Inc. designs and manufactures swim gear for competitive training, exercise, and learn-to-swim for all ages.
My role supported the new product development team. I led a CMF design effort and iteration for the snorkel and goggle lines. I also learned to fit swimmers in tech suits, and collected data to develop the sizing chart for the HydroX.
Gained experience in: Microsoft Excel, SolidWorks, and MidJourney usage and prompting.
Company: Leapfrog Brands
Location: Chicago, IL
Date: Spring ‘24, Fall ‘24
Participating in the Professional Practice Program, alternating semesters of classroom study with work in the field of design.
Walt Disney Imagineering develops entertainment and hospitality offerings for Disney's portfolio of theme parks and experiences.
My role supported the Graphic Fabrication Design team with the development of digital graphics into environmental graphics and signage. I helped manage the production and installment of print graphics at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Gained experience in: Rhino modeling, CadTools, and using Revit & Autodesk Forma (ACC) for graphics placement and model coordination efforts.
Leapfrog designs and manufactures home goods, with a focus on drinkware, food storage, and related softgoods. Consists of three brands: Ello, Zulu, and Pogo.
My role supported the design team. I created renders and mock-ups of products for validation. I worked in Adobe illustrator to create production art for printed bottle graphics. I helped develop the cup and lid form, early CMF, and soft goods technical pack for the Ello Iced Coffee Cooler.
Gained experience in: Keyshot, Fusion360, and Adobe Suite