Brian Miller
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
Summary
Diligent Product Developer with 12 years of experience in Architectural Ultra High Performance Concrete manufacturing. Offering extensive knowledge of modern product trends and in-depth research. Successful at implementing computer designs and bringing detail-oriented work to any project.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Developer-Project Manager
TAKTL, LLC
07.2011 - Current
- Review products and updates to meet company quality standards, schedule production and work-in-progress tracking and reports.
- Collaborate with manufacturers, operations leaders and sales teammates to ascertain production details.
- Devise brand and product strategies to drive client satisfaction.
- Develop samples and models from design conceptualization to client delivery.
- Work closely with sales, operations and manufacturers to deliver quality mold production.
- Create visuals and renderings communicating product design concepts.
- Collaborate with team of engineers to develop new products.
Assistant Shop Director
Carnegie Mellon University
09.2007 - 06.2011
- Supervised students regarding all aspects of shop activity including, but not limited to safety and machine utility.
- Provided in-depth orientation to tools and machinery tailored to student needs.
- Provided guidance to students with projects as assigned
- Acted as shop liaison and instructor to students engaged in independent study.
- Assisted Faculty and Shop Director in the development of student projects.
- Provided independent demonstration on wood turning, tool sharpening, veneer application, wood preparation and finishing techniques.
- Maintained all shop tools and machinery
Owner, Designer, Craftsman
Past & Present Design Studio
04.1999 - 07.2006
- Designed and manufactured custom contemporary furniture.
- Produced both sculptural and structural wood turning for local woodworking and cabinet making companies.
- Restored/Preserved furniture, paintings and sculpture for private clients.
- Managed subcontractors and collaborated with Architects and Interior Designers.
- Ran all aspects of the business including, but not limited to sales, promotion, bookkeeping and supply management.
Conservation Technician-Project Manager
Pittsburgh Art Conservation Laboratory
03.1998 - 03.1999
- Restored/Conserved architecture, furniture, paintings and sculpture
- Applied interior and exterior gold leaf; gilding
- Provided oversight to projects from conception to completion
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Point Park University
Pittsburgh05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.1995
Timeline
Senior Product Developer-Project Manager
TAKTL, LLC
07.2011 - Current
Assistant Shop Director
Carnegie Mellon University
09.2007 - 06.2011
Owner, Designer, Craftsman
Past & Present Design Studio
04.1999 - 07.2006
Conservation Technician-Project Manager
Pittsburgh Art Conservation Laboratory
03.1998 - 03.1999
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Point Park University
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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