Jenny B. Su  

Industrial Designer
408-507-8526 
jennybysu@gmail.com


Experience

GREAT LAKES WOODWORKING, Hamtramck, Michigan November 2018-Present

Design Engineer—Design detailed structures and hardware to create clients' desired retail spaces
• Built 3D CAD models with detailed machining processes. 
• Generated 2D drawings, BOM and exploded views for clients' approval and in-house manufacturing. 


FREELANCING, May 2017-Present

• Consult home remodeling and furnishing design ideas with clients. 
• Generate CAD drawings and renderings for clients' visualization and approval. 
• Custom furniture and home decoration design and manufacture.
• Logo and website design. 


IMPACT DISPLAYS GROUP, East Rutherford, New Jersey January 2016-August 2016

Mechanical Design Engineer—Design functional mechanic according to clients’ need, problem Solving, build working prototype to show clients, quality control of production pieces
• Increased knowledge on mass production methods.
• Gained a better understanding on materials and hardware.
• Communicated with production using 3D drawing and drafting.
• Operated 3D printer, laser cutter, and CNC machine for rapid prototyping. 


FROM THE SOURCE, Brooklyn, New York May 2013-January 2016

Product Development Designer—Product design and revision, market research, graphic design, showroom configuration, website management, inventory check, quality control

• Collaborated with teammates and with other departments.
• Understood the significance and functionality of every department in the company.
• Improved products based on customer feedback provided by sales team.
• Communicated with production using 3D drawing and drafting.
• Introduced tilted angle to all chair seats to fit users ergonomically. 


QUEST COLLECTION, New York, New York March 2013-September 2013

Designer Assistant—Research, model making and fixing, design sketching, enamel painting, invent new colors
• Practiced jewelry making and enamel painting.
• Studied further in color mixing and matching.
• Gained knowledge on Judaica accessories.
• Revitalized accessories with newly created colors.


PRATT INSTITUTE ID WOODSHOP, Brooklyn, New York January 2010-May 2012

Shop monitor—Supervise students with questions on machines, provide suggestions on constructions, check in and out hand tools, clean machines and shop area
• Mastered machines and hand tools.
• Strengthened model making and woodworking skills.
Wood Working Machines used: Table Saw, Band Saw, Planer, Jointer, Milling Machine, Lathe, Router, Drill Press, Chop Saw, Panel Saw, Sanders, Biscuit Jointer, Hand Held Router
Other Machines used: Vacuum Former, Laser Cutter, Strip Bender, Heat Gun, Metal Lathe, Tube Bender, Roll Bender, Sheet Metal Bender, Nail Gun, Spray Booth


GIXIA GROUP, Taichung City, Taiwan June 2010-August 2010

Industrial Design Intern—Performed market research, formatted presentation boards, designing products with sketching and prototyping
• Experienced working with diverse projects at a design firm.
• Practiced design process from brainstorming to presenting to clients.
• Improved visual and verbal presentation skills.


Skills

Programs: Solidworks, AutoCAD, SketchUp Pro, TopSolids, KeyShot, PhotoView 360, SketchBook Pro, Sketch, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Python, HTML, CSS, Microsoft Office
Craftsmanship: Wood working, Metal working, Jewelry making, Plastic forming, Sewing, Pattern making, Glass pulling, Casting, Wheel throwing, Photography


Education

Pratt Institute, Bachelor of Industrial Design (BID) Sept 2008-May 2012
Danish Institute of Study Abroad, Scandinavian Furniture Design June-August 2011


Language

English
Mandarin Chinese


Activity

Pratt Cross Country Team fall 2010 
Pratt Women Tennis Team fall 2008 



References available upon request.

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