Nic Saarinen
Scappoose
Summary
Accomplished lead designer with over a decade of experience in user experience design and project management. Proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes through effective client collaboration and time management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead designer at NS Custom Home Design
Self
Scappoose
11.2012 - Current
- Led design projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
- Collaborated with clients to understand design needs and preferences.
- Managed project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of design solutions.
- Conducted market research to inform design trends and client strategies.
- Presented design concepts to clients, articulating vision and rationale effectively.
- Worked with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Managed multiple projects from concept through completion within tight deadlines.
Meat Department Clerk
New Seasons Market
Portland
05.2010 - 11.2012
- Assisted customers with meat selection and preparation techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of meat display cases.
- Handled meat products following safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Stocked shelves and ensured proper rotation of meat inventory.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily operational needs.
- Operated equipment for slicing, grinding, and packaging meats.
- Provided product knowledge to customers about various meat options.
- Monitored freshness and quality of all displayed meat products.
- Weighed, packaged, priced and labeled items for sale in the department.
- Maintained a clean and orderly work area in accordance with health and safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2012
Skills
- Project management
- User experience design
- CAD software
- Visual presentation
- Design strategy
- Client collaboration
- Time management
- Technical drawing
Timeline
Lead designer at NS Custom Home Design
Self
11.2012 - Current
Meat Department Clerk
New Seasons Market
05.2010 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
Portland State University