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reidhecker@yahoo.com
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131 Spa Drive
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Annapolis, MD 21403
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reidhecker@yahoo.com
(516) 466-0486
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| EDUCATION |
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| Rhode Island School of Design |
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| Providence, RI 1995-1998 |
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| Bachelor of Fine Arts, Industrial Design, 1998 |
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| Carnegie Mellon University |
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| Pittsburgh, PA 1992-1994 |
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| Electrical and Computer Engineering |
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| EXPERIENCE |
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Industrial Designer, Vertex Product Development
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2000-2001
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| Greenvale, NY (Long Island) |
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| Participated with principals in all phases of product
development including research, |
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| ideation, concept sketches, 3D computer modeling,
CAD, client presentations, and |
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| sourcing of products, materials, and manufacturers. |
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| Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office |
1998-2000
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| Arlington, VA |
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| Determined patentability of applications based on
prior art, federal statutes, and |
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| case law, thereby either rejecting them or issuing
them as patents. Engaged in |
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| written and oral communication with applicants and
attorneys. |
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| Metal Shop Monitor, Rhode Island School of Design |
1997-1998
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| Providence, RI |
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| Assisted in maintaining shop and machines, and monitored
safety of individuals using machines. |
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| Industrial Design Intern, Designship |
1996
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| Philadelphia, PA |
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| Worked with designers to develop and complete ideas,
concept models and mock-ups, |
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| sketches, CAD, and renderings. |
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| SKILLS |
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| Computer: Over 1000 hours of practical experience
with Pro Engineer. Excellent skills and |
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| familiarity with AutoCad (2000), Vellum, Quark, and
Photoshop. Good knowledge of Freehand, |
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| Illustrator, Flash, html, and general web page design.
Some experience with Alias and Director. |
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| Ability to operate a wide range of shop tools in
metal, wood, plastics, glass, and other materials. |
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| Familiar with industrial manufacturing methods applied
to these materials. Experienced with mold |
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| making and casting. Excellent model making
skills. Award winning 35mm photography. |
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