Ann Staub
Summary
Experienced Designer with over 20 years of experience in the Transportation industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving quality, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant: Color & Materials Designer
Mamastaub
01.2009 - Current
- Trend Forecasting: Identified future trends for Color & Materials; Applied trends to specific and market strategies for clients.
- Relationships: Established new supplier relationships with manufactures both domestic and foreign.
- Manufacturing: worked with engineering and suppliers to assure design intent throughout, while maintaining cost and complexity limitations.
- Digital: Created digital and physical presentations color call outs using Photoshop.
Quality Supervisor
Exxel Outdoors
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing stringent inspection processes and providing comprehensive feedback to production teams.
- Ensured appearance direction maintained design intent.
- Managed assessments for appearance reviews.
Color and Materials Designer
Ford Motor Co
11.1998 - 01.2009
- Development: Created grains for interior and exterior use that took advantage of the material and allowed for manufacturing.
- Strategic: Developed finishes that captured the core of Ford brands.
- Color: Validated supplier color submissions with visual approvals using specified equipment and requirements.
- Problem Solving: Worked with engineers to create paints with better manufacturing, while keeping the integrity of design intent.
- Team Work: Worked with Design Quality and Color Harmony to deliver design intent within Ford Timing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Transportation Design
College For Creative Studies
Detroit, MISkills
- Quality processes
- Team Leadership
- Product development
- Adobe Proficiency (Illustrator & Photoshop)
- Color Theory
- Microsoft Office
- Concept Development
- Design Research
- Design development
- Problem-Solving
- Artist & Crafter
Timeline
Quality Supervisor
Exxel Outdoors
09.2021 - 01.2024
Consultant: Color & Materials Designer
Mamastaub
01.2009 - Current
Color and Materials Designer
Ford Motor Co
11.1998 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Transportation Design
College For Creative Studies