Ryan P.

Experience

• Frelance 3D modeler, Product Designer, 2D CAD Drafter Ryan Designs · Self-employed Feb 2020 – Present 6 yrs 6 mos Covina, CA, United States I have a wide range of experience bringing creative ideas to life both visually with graphic design and illustration and with 2D/3D computer aided design; providing cut files, specs and build drawings toward collaborative efforts between various fabrication shops. Hands on skills working in castable polymers, ceramics and concrete as well as traditional wood and metal work come in handy alongside computer-aided manufacturing tools such as 3D printers, CNC machines, laser and water jet cutters.
  
  I've had the privilege to work creating movie props, commercial sets, retail environment assets and theme park elements that led to my training in the 3D software Rhinoceros3D used to section provided models in preparation for CNC cutting. With the addition of 3D modeling skills I transitioned into design for product and prototyping; often taking part in all aspects from design, machining, assembly, finishing and on-site setup and instillation.
  
  Currently I employ all my experience helping entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life with design, development and production of kiosks, home decor items, craft products, automotive components, food processing equipment, gates, signage, etc. Consultation is offered on the production processes beyond my current capabilities, advise provided on materials best suited for the task as well as needed tools and training if a desire exists to go into production themselves.
• Craftsman/3D Modeler/CNC Programer California Theaming · Full-time Jun 2017 – Feb 2020 2 yrs 8 mos Monrovia, CA, United States CNC programmer and 3D modeler utilizing Rhino/RhinoCAM, introduction and experience drafting with follow up as-built drawings incorporating assets in collaboration with other shops. Having started in carpentry I maintained providing assistance with fabrication in various mediums and taking part in on set installs. Fork, scissor and boom lift experience, theme park industry.
• Craftsman/3D Modeler SCPS Unlimited · Full-time Oct 2015 – May 2017 1 yrs 7 mos Torrance, CA, United States Hands on fabrication of movie and commercial sets, store displays, props and functional mechanical prototypes working both solo and within a team. I operated a laser cutter, CNC router and woodworking machinery. Introduction to Rhino3D, creative problem solving experience welcomed by management, introduction to job lead experience on rotation per individual employee strengths.
• Model Maker The Shape Shop · Contract Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 3 yrs Gardena, CA, United States Silicone mold making for spin casting high volume production of small resin components. The job involved jig creation for quick clean up of cast parts utilizing hand tools and standard wood shop equipment. The product, animated music boxes with odd often cryptic messages regarding the economy by real estate investor Sam Zell sent as gifts to friends, associates, and colleagues.
• Graphic Designer/Experiential The Guild · Full-time Aug 2013 – Mar 2014 7 mos Hawthorne, CA, United States Graphic design of assets and 2D visualization mockups for store and promotional event environments utilizing Adobe Photoshop. Experience with file prepping for large format printing, DTS printing, vinyl cutting, laser cutting and introduction to CNC cut file creation (2D patterning) utilizing Adobe Illustrator software. Limited experience running various printers and laminator.
• Fabricator Alen In Wonderland · Full-time Jun 2011 – Feb 2013 1 yrs 8 mos Burbank, CA, United States Creation of television props and miniatures mostly in micro-budget productions. Pattern making by eye and fabric tape measure for the construction of sheet foam walkabout costumes used in children's television. Introduction to mold making, parts casting, Vacuum-forming and life-casting. This was my inception into hands-on fabrication coming from computer based graphic arts.