Virginia Rhodes Resume
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Virginia Rhodes Resume

University of Cincinnati, DAAP
Bachelors of Science, Industrial Design, 3.65 GPA
Class of 2020

Chiba University
School of Engineering, Industrial Design
Study abroad, Fall 2018

Skills

Software
Adobe Creative Suites (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Autodesk (Alias, Sketchbook Pro, Fusion 360, Sketchbook Pro, Maya),
Rhino, Solidworks (3D CAD), Creo/ProE, Keyshot, InVision,
ProCreate

Analog
Sketching, Sewing, Woodworking, Sculpting, Welding, Brazing, Enameling, Photography, Airbrush painting, Model-Making,
Crochet, Ceramics, Leather-working

Work Experience

Colony Brands
Industrial Design Intern, Spring 2019
Worked with merchants to develop home goods and furniture for Country Door, Seventh Avenue, and Montgomery Wards,
created specification sheets for production, presented concepts to brand directors and merchants, modeled furniture in Rhino, lead
independent project focusing on new brand opportunities

Allegion
Industrial Design Intern, Summer 2018
Created and presented trend tracking report to company, ideated concepts for new styles, updated existing products to better suit company needs, participated in store visits for trend analysis,
developed CAD for new products, worked with marketing to plan STEM event

Crown Equipment
Design Research Intern, Fall 2017
Conducted field research, created interview guides, conducted
interviews, made presentations based on findings, helped create presentations from workshops, presented findings, lead
independent research project

PlayMonster
Industrial Design Intern, Spring 2017
Worked to create models for 2017 Toy Fair, developed new
concepts for products, computer modeled new products, made changes to current products to ensure user enjoyment, researched industry trends, helped create direction for new and existing brands for the company

Involvement

Core Clay, Member
I am involved with a local pottery studio in the Cincinnati area. I attend classes and work in community with the other artists.

Student Technology Lab Pro
I am in charge of helping students with laser cutting and 3D printing. I also help make educational material for 3D printing.

DAAP Ambassador
As a DAAP Ambassador, I give tours of DAAP to prospective
students. I also participate in panels, represent the university at
college fairs, and represent DAAP for special events.

Design in Mind
As part of Design in Mind, I volunteer on a weekly basis to help out with Cincinnati Public Schools art classes.