Gabriel Rapoport
Industrial Designer
Kenilworth,NJ
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive hands-on experience, skilled in woodworking, and CNC machining. Proven ability to enhance production processes and ensure compliance with industry standards. Adept at collaborating with diverse teams and facilitating workshops, demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills. Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes in all projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Measurer
Kaufman Stairs
Rahway
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Documented workflows for client list management.
- Created hand-drawn sketches of stair and rail layouts, ensuring compliance with IRC and ICC codes, ensuring Civil Code compliance.
- Surveyed project and job sites across the tri-state area to inform project specifications.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Toolmaker
Exothermic
Kenilworth
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating mold-making presses, enhancing overall production processes.
- Applied measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers to confirm part accuracy.
- Designed 3D models for CNC machining tools while acquiring skills in Mastercam.
- Executed reverse engineering tasks on finished parts to uphold quality benchmarks.
- Participated in website redesign, contributing valuable marketing strategy insights.
Associate
NJIT Makerspace
Newark
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Coordinated inventory management for materials and supplies in the makerspace.
- Assisted in maintaining equipment and tools for user access and workshops.
- Supported users in troubleshooting equipment during project work sessions.
- Reported maintenance needs to general manager and updated online task systems.
- Facilitated workshops on various fabrication techniques for community members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design
New Jersey Institute Of Technology
Newark, Nj05.2025
Skills
- Woodworking with hand tools
- Woodworking with power tools
- Laser cutting techniques
- CNC machining skills
- 3D modeling in Fusion 360
- 3D modeling in SolidWorks
- 3D modeling in Maya
- 3D modeling in 3DS Max
- Digital design using Photoshop
- Digital design using Illustrator
- Rendering with Omniverse
- Rendering with Blender
Certification
• Illustrator Certification, 05/01/20
• Photoshop Certification, 05/01/20
• Photoshop Certification, 05/01/20
Other
E-board Member: Treasurer - Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA), Student Representative of Industrial Design - NJIT Student Senate, Completed graduate-level coursework in entrepreneurship, public speaking and engineering prototyping, Furniture Displayed at Newark Museum of Art during ZineFest (2024), Excellence in Engineering FRC (2018), Gracious Professionalism FRC (2019)
Timeline
Measurer
Kaufman Stairs
09.2025 - 12.2025
Toolmaker
Exothermic
01.2025 - 05.2025
Associate
NJIT Makerspace
01.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design
New Jersey Institute Of Technology