Ian Coates
South Bend,IN
Summary
I am a Notre Dame student majoring in Marketing and Industrial Design with a deep-seated passion for creative fields, including product, fashion design, and more. My education and eagerness to learn new programs have made me a multidisciplinary designer ready to tackle challenges in various design domains. I'm looking for a full-time job where I can apply my diverse skills and continue my growth in the design industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Design Intern
West Monroe
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked as a Service Design Consultant at a global consulting firm in New York City
- Used design thinking, visual storytelling, and creative collaboration with a team to strategize and create client solutions
- Designed digital assets for presentations and practical client use, including storyboards, graphics, and animations
- Handled copywriting and creative for client assets
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes for the client in a short period of time
Design Research Project Lead
Lippert Components
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Partnered with Lippert, a multinational recreational vehicle part supplier, in order to use design
research to identify areas of improvement in their markets and provide potential solutions through
design thinking - Created surveys for customer segments, interviewed certain respondents, then
analyzed the data and reported back through succinct presentations - Created a graphically pleasing final presentation with fleshed out potential
solutions, as well as extensive documentation of the entire process
Graphic Designer
Graduate Student Startup(Looming Apparel)
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Designed the logo, wordmark/typography, mascot, and brand language for Looming, a Notre Dame startup
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
- Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
Student Caller
Notre Dame University
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced caller engagement by utilizing strong communication skills and active listening techniques.
- Increased fundraising efforts by maintaining a positive attitude and persuasive approach during calls.
- Demonstrated adaptability in addressing various donor concerns, leading to strengthened relationships between them and the institution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame05.2024
High School Diploma -
Penn High School
Mishawaka, IN05.2020
Skills
- 2D and 3D Sketching
- Storyboarding
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Figma
- Solidworks
Design
- Blender 3D
- Keyshot
- Content Scheduling
- Social Media Strategy
- Video Editing
- Social Media Analytics(Hootsuite Certified)
- Visual Storytelling
Digital Marketing
Certification
Hootsuite Certification
Hootsuite Digital Marketing Analytics
Accomplishments
Chameleon Award(West Monroe)
Award for multitasking with different skills based on the client need
Frazier Thompson Scholarship
Awarded to those active in the community and in school in diversity and inclusion
Timeline
Service Design Intern
West Monroe
05.2023 - 08.2023
Design Research Project Lead
Lippert Components
01.2022 - 05.2022
Graphic Designer
Graduate Student Startup(Looming Apparel)
01.2022 - 08.2022
Student Caller
Notre Dame University
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design
University of Notre Dame
High School Diploma -
Penn High School
Hootsuite Certification
Hootsuite Digital Marketing Analytics
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