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About Me

Contact

(607) 761-5576

katherinelarsondesign@gmail.com

katherinelarsondesign.com

roseleaffurniture.com

Education

Rochester Institute of Technology

BFA in Industrial Design, Cum Laude 2018

Minor in Sustainable Product Development

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop

Autodesk Solidworks, Fusion 360

Keyshot

Microsoft Products

Model Making and Foam Carving

Woodworking, Furniture Making

InVision, Graphics, Branding

Public Speaking, Presentations

Leadership Positions

RIT Orchestra - Fall 2014 to May 2018

Set-up Crew Co-Chair

Recover Rochester - 2015 to 2017

Vice President, Secretary, and PR Chair

Work and Design Experience

Furniture Maker and Founder at Roseleaf Furniture - April 2018 to Present

I design and create all pieces of furniture sold, and keep track of the stock and sales. I am also responsible for the branding, including the website and social media advertisements. I have placed in the top 3 in 3 separate business competitions.

Promotional Material Creator at BYSO - Summer 2019 to Present

Responsible for creating 3-5 advertisements a season to help raise funds for the Binghamton Youth Symphony Orchestra. Currently working on a logomark redesign.

Temporary Plant Worker at Hawver Display - Oct. 2021 to Nov. 2021

Responsible for helping to handfinish displays, along with packing them for shipping.

Manager, Assistant Deli at Weis Markets Store 213 - April 2019 to Oct. 2021

Responsible for placing stock orders and inventory of stock on hand 3-5 times a week. Also responsible for creating daily production logs, on top of the associate responsibilities. I have trained 12 new associates and 2 new assistant managers.

Deli Associate at Weis Markets Store 213 - June 2015 to April 2019

Responsible for helping 100+ customers a day with on-demand counter service, along with keeping the floor well stocked.

Team Leader and Member at RIT's T-Minus - 2015 to 2018

A week-long Industrial Design blitz at the beginning of each spring semester, aimed at creating a new product for an external sponsor. I led a team of 5 in 2017.

Freelancer for RIT External Sponsor Projects - 2016 to 2017

Worked with external sponsors to help with branding and creating new products, including Mondelez International Inc, Knucklehead Craft Brewing, and Fusionbrands.

Promotional Material Creator for Recover Rochester - Fall 2016 to Dec. 2017

Created flyers and posters to advertise events, a mural in RIT's dorm tunnels, and presentations for the weekly meetings.

Team Leader at the Imagine RIT Bench Building Contest - May 2016

Led a multidisciplinary team of 4 to win judge's pick and crowd favorite. The bench had a budget of $25 and was placed in Durand Eastman Park in Rochester, N.Y.

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