Quality Assurance Analyst Resume
Somerville, MA
OBJECTIVE
To collaborate on innovative projects, to generate progressive results and to develop meaningful
career relationships by making use of my business experiences, entrepreneurial insights and
creative skill sets.
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts, Industrial Design Confidential College
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sound Design Confidential School
Luthier’s Certificate Confidential School
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Quality Assurance Analyst Confidential
1/2012 to present Somerville, MA
- Assist program developers in the creation of data retrieval and analysis tools
- Test applications for performance quality, data accuracy, and user experience
Founder & Luthier Confidential
9/2004 to present Belmont, MA
- Design and construct of musical instruments for professionals players and collectors
- Manage all business operations, marketing strategies and customer sales
Design Assistant Confidential
2/2009 to 9/2009 Columbia, SC
- Assisted in the development of digital site models for the Las Calinas Detention Facility
- Created needs assessment reports and construction phasing documents
Lead Picture Frame Builder Confidential
11/2004 to 11/2007 Columbia, SC
- Lead construction of museum quality art framing and on-site installation
- Negotiated with vendors and accounted for all frame material inventory
Mill Team Assistant Lead Confidential
7/2003 to 8/2004 Seattle, WA
- Independently generated all wooden parts for complete line of company harps
- Worked directly with the sales managers, the CNC operator and the assembly team
Sales Clerk & Picture Framer Confidential
2/2002 to 7/2003 Seattle, WA
- Worked with clients to create custom picture frame designs and lead all construction
- Formulated weekly and monthly sales reports for presentation to company owner
Administrative Assistant Confidential
5/1998 to 7/1999 Charleston, SC
- Assisted attorneys and paralegals in compiling case materials for class action lawsuits
- Managed file library organization, performed data entry and prepared documents
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Professional Member Confidential
1/2009 to present Tacoma, WA
Research Partner Confidential
2/2009 to 6/2009 Columbia, SC
Research Partner Confidential
2/2008 to 6/2008 Columbia, SC
Education Assistant Confidential
1/2003 to 12/2003 Seattle, WA
HONORS and AWARDS
Honors Graduate Scholarship Savannah College of Art and Design 2009 - 2011
Artist Interview WIS-TV 10, Live with Lucas 2008
Featured Artist Review Undefined Magazine 2008
Blue Ribbon Winner South Carolina State Fair, Woodworking 2006
Merit Scholarship School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1999 - 2001
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Fireworks, Dreamweaver,
CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Sketchbook Pro, Solidworks, Sketch-Up, AutoCAD, Revit, and Pro Tools.
Rapid prototyping, product development, directed ideation, model making, human factors
testing, laser cutting, vacuum forming, injection molding, spray finishing, CNC routing, audio
signal processing, live sound installation, video production, and photography.
Personnel management, operations accounting, inventory analysis, client relations, market
research, strategic business development, contract negotiation, and project needs assessments.