Jewellery design and 3D modelling expert with 12 years of experience, proficient in Rhino3D and DLP 3D printing. Managed a jewellery manufacturing plant for 8 years, producing high-quality pieces and maximising profitability in small-batch production markets.
• Proposed and taught solutions using Rhino3D that allow students to efficiently perform design modifications and rework by providing actual manufacturing tolerances and practical dimensions from the design stage. • Responsible for teaching and mentoring approximately 150 university students per year in production-related skills. • Increased product completion rates in capstone design classes from 32% to 94% by sharing an appropriate mix of skills and accumulated expertise. • Collaborated with various graduate students, providing practical education that enhanced the quality of their theses, contributing to the successful completion of 12 degrees and related research.
• Spearheaded the development of manufacturing expertise and design for a cooperative of manufacturers, providing consulting services that boosted each company's revenue by an average of 140%. • Developed and implemented a training programme for new businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs, achieving an 83% success rate in new start-ups and business stabilisation. • Led government-supported projects, including a manufacturing facility improvement initiative in collaboration with the Korea Small and Medium Business Administration, resulting in a 240% increase in cooperative revenue during the tenure.
• Founded and managed a manufacturing company, designing and operating mass production processes and small-batch production lines using Rhino3D and EnvisionTEC Apollo for various product types. • Established and operated semi-automated pulse plating production lines in colours like rhodium, palladium, nickel, 18k pink gold, yellow gold, and black, achieving a 30% defect reduction through automation. • Expanded production from 385 troy ounces (12 kg) in the first year by 125% annually, reaching 916 troy ounces (28.5 kg) by mid-2022.