Min R.

Experience

• Product Manager / Designer / Artist / Publisher Cra-Z-Art · Full-time Aug 2019 – Feb 2026 6 yrs 6 mos Randolph, NJ, USA • Developed and managed toy products from initial concept development through prototyping and manufacturing
  • Created concept sketches, 3D CAD models, specification sheets, and presentation materials for internal
  reviews and vendor communication
  • Collaborated with overseas vendors and factories to refine products based on target cost, production
  limitations, and manufacturability
  • Conducted market and trend research to develop competitive toy concepts for children and pet categories
  • Coordinated prototype production using 3D printing, foam mockups, painted presentation models, and rapid
  prototyping methods
  • Worked cross-functionally with marketing, sales, licensors, and internal teams throughout the product
  development process
  • Assisted in product line planning, project coordination, and development timelines as part of product
  management responsibilities
  • Supported product presentations and translated design concepts into production-ready products
  • Participated in product reviews and collaborated with teams to improve functionality, presentation, and
  manufacturing efficienc
• 3D Printing Lab Coordinator/ CAD Instructor Rockland Community College · Full-time Oct 2018 – Aug 2019 10 mos Haverstraw, NY, USA • Managed 3D printing equipment, prototypes, and daily lab operations
  • Assisted students and faculty with prototype preparation, file setup, and printing processes
  • Maintained organized workflow for multiple simultaneous print projects and prototype requests
  • Collected, labeled, and organized lab materials according to department procedure
  • Instructed students in CAD modeling and digital product development fundamentals
  • Developed lesson objectives, assignments, technical demonstrations, and classroom projects
  • Evaluated student progress and provided guidance on design and modeling techniques
  • Conducted tests and project reviews to assess student understanding of course material
• Toy Designer Alex Brands · Full-time Jun 2017 – Jul 2018 1 yrs 1 mos Fairfield, NJ, USA • Developed and stylized preschool products using Photoshop, Illustrator, and SolidWorks
  • Prepared foam board mockups and 3D printed prototypes for internal presentations and design reviews
  • Reviewed costing sheets and adjusted product designs to align with target costs and manufacturing
  requirements
  • Collaborated with design, marketing, and sales teams during product development processes
  • Applied creative abilities and trend knowledge to align product concepts with current market demands
  • Created models and visual materials to support presentations and internal discussions
• Art Instructor Ashcan Studio of Art · Full-time Apr 2013 – Jun 2017 4 yrs 2 mos New York, NY, USA • Taught drawing, painting, and sculpture techniques to high school and college students
  • Demonstrated technical art skills through hands-on instruction and classroom demonstrations
  • Supervised students participating in art programs and competitions
  • Encouraged creativity and technical skill development through personalized instruction and mentorship
  • Earned positive feedback from parents and students regarding classroom instruction and student development