13450 Kittridge Street
Valley Glen, CA 91401
Home (818) 994-0969 Day (323) 428-2191
E-Mail:
alex.yankelevich@excite.com
OBJECTIVE:
A position in the field of Industrial Design.
SKILLS:
Excellent skills in PC and Mac computers including knowledge of AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, Freehand, Ashlar Vellum, Quark Express, PageMaker, Form Z, MS Office, and others. Experience with Silicon Graphics computers, and Alias software.
Proficient in various techniques of two and three dimensional modeling, mechanical drawing, perspective, sketching, and rendering.
Have good understanding of materials and processes. Fabrication and model making skills with plastics, wood, metal, and other materials.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
EDUCATION:
1995-1998 Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA
Bachelor of Science
Major: Industrial Design
1992-1994 California State University, Long Beach, CA
Major: Industrial Design
1990-1992 Santa Monica City College, Santa Monica, CA
EXPERIENCE:
1995-Present Felix Esacoff Consulting, Long Beach, CA
Freelance industrial designer. Responsible for the interface design of industrial electrical systems
1999-Present S2Com, Los Angeles, CA
Freelance Industrial Designer
Responsible for conceptualization, design and development of portable communication devices
1999-Present Mazaica, Los Angeles, CA
Freelance Industrial and Display Designer
Responsible for development and design of displays and demonstration spaces for mosaics showroom
1998-1999 Piazza Italia Gallery, West Hollywood, CA
Designer/Showroom Manager
Responsible for conceptualization, design, and drafting of inlayed marble floors, borders, medallions, mosaics, as well as every day running of the showroom.
1997 Alphabet Toys, Inc., Woodland Hills, CA
Industrial Designer
Responsible for design of child-oriented products including layouts, conceptualization, modelmaking, drawings, presentations, etc.
1993-1997 Theatrical Entertainment Services, Inc Culver City, CA
Market Research Analyst
Responsible for preparation, distribution, conducting and processing of market research surveys
