gill german -- industrial designer
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Industrial Design - Faculty of Engineering and Design, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (2003-2007)
- The Bishop Strachan School, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (2002-2003)
- Canadian College Italy, Lanciano, CH, Italy (2001-2002)
- Northern Secondary School, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (1999-2001)
EMPLOYMENT
References available upon request. UK work visa granted beginning May 1, 2009.- Raz Design Inc.
Medical Product Designs and Manufacturing
Toronto, Ontario
Contract Industrial Designer 2006 - 2009- Collaboration with engineers and manufacturers in the development of new components for a Rehab Shower Commode.
- Hand sketching, physical models, and 3D CAD modeling activities performed for redevelopment of existing models and new products.
- Projects include: surface redesign of rehabilitative seat, duo-density Visco foam seat, lateral support pads and aluminum inserts, bariatric self skinning polyeurethane seat, and an adjustable tension supportive bracket.
- Illustrated technical manuals for use and assembly.
- Contract Graphic design
2005 - present
- Logo design and brand development for letterhead, business cards, and website development. Clients include: DCS, Artemis Management Group, The Canadian Space Agency, and The Lifesaving Foundation.
- Decommissioning Consulting Services Limited
Environmental Engineering Firm
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Summer Employment 2001-2005- Field positions: Field survey assistant, including topographic surveying and environmental sampling.
- Construction inspection work including waste and soil management, monitoring, excavation, and site remediation supervision.
- Office engineering assistance including preparation of Auto-CAD drawings, hand drafting for engineering reports and technical support.
- Graphic design for advertising materials, project description sheets, and corporate website.
- PREVNet - Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network
2004 - present
- Graphic design development of logo and overall branding. Stationary and presentation materials including letterhead, business cards, postcards, informational pamphlets, powerpoint slides, and banners.
AWARDS
Carleton University School of Industrial Design
- Len Purvins Memorial Award, 2007
- Award for Innovation Through Collaboration, 2007
Canadian College Italy
- Outstanding Extra Curricular and Academic Achievement Award, 2002
- School Leadership and Initiative Award, 2002
Northern Secondary School
- French Public Speaking Award, 2000
- Grade 10 Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Community, 2001
TRAINING
- AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, DreamWorks
- St. John's Ambulance CPR Certification
- Fall Prevention and Confined Space Training
- CASI - Level I Snowboard Instructor
- PADI - Open Water SCUBA Diving Certification
LEADERSHIP
- Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race, Aesthetics Captain: logo, uniform, and exhibit design work, Carleton University
- Carleton University Engineering Frosh Week: Facilitator in 2004, Head Facilitator in 2005, Coordinator in 2006
- Editor of La Voce Yearbook, Canadian College Italy
- Girls Athletic Association, Northern Secondary School