Resume'/CV
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
McCluggage Consulting LLC- Product Design and Consulting, Louisville, KY
(October 2012-Present) Owner/Product Designer -Conracts
-Design consumer product for multiple domestic decorative lighting and home accessory and furnishing companies and Asian manufacturers
http://mccluggageconsultingllc.weebly.com/
Philips Electronics- Consumer Luminaires North America, Louisville, KY
(July 2008-September 2012) Philips Luminaires NA, Thomas and Forecast Lighting
Senior Product Designer
-Design
Designed innovative, decorative and functional lighting products for Thomas, Forecast and Philips brands
Developed design plans using AutoCAD, hand rendering and Solidworks
Researched and kept up with current global and regional and multicultural design trends, materials and technologies in multiple market disciplines, i.e., automotive design, fashion, home accessory design, etc., and translate them into viable product lines with market longevity
Sourced innovative product materials and technologies (e.g., LED) with consideration of budget constraints and practicality
Collaborated with internal departments and external creative partners
-Product Management
o Managed full product development life cycle from concept sketches to final prototype displayed at national lighting markets
Coordinated design development with global manufacturers including vendor visits in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Ningbo, China during prototype development
Led cross-departmental product reviews with product development, marketing, sourcing and sales
Ensured that product design and prototypes comply with UL and other regulatory standards
Managed multiple concurrent design projects of various sizes while maintaining tight communications with multi-departmental collaborations during full lifecycle development of product
Approved all design revisions and updates to the final release throughout full product development lifecycle
-Product Display
Space planned and installed new products for biannual national lighting markets in our permanent showroom at the Dallas Market Center
Designed shop-in-shop display units for showroom and retail customers
Assisted in photo studio visual setup and styling during catalog photo shoots
-Training
o Worked with multiple manufacturing and sourcing vendors domestically and in Asia, to determine the best manufacturing and assembly techniques for prototype and production development
o Provided cross-functional product concepts presentations, design reviews and trainings to management team, sales and marketing departments using CAD, Sketches and PowerPoint presentations
o Conducted product trainings and presentations (approx. once a month) for sales staff and customers highlighting features and benefits, lighting 101, and current trends and technologies
o Led trend seminars at national lighting market and customer showrooms
o Provided consultation to customers, vendors and sales staff regarding products
-Public Relations and Marketing
o Promoted company and products through designer meet and greet events during trade shows and at customer showrooms
o Contributed designer tips, trends and insights and assisted photoshoots and layout for design publications
Thomas Lighting- Consumer Lighting Goods, Louisville, KY
(January 2006-July 2008) Product Designer, Lighting Showroom Designer/Merchandiser
-Design
Designed innovative, decorative and functional hardwired and portable lighting products for Thomas, stylICON brands
Developed design plans using AutoCAD, hand rendering and Solidworks
Collaborated with internal departments and external creative partners
Responsible for market trending and material sourcing
-Product Management
o Managed full product development life cycle from concept sketches to final prototype displayed at national lighting markets
Coordinated design development with global manufacturers including vendor visits in China during prototype development
Led cross-departmental product reviews with product development, marketing, sourcing and sales
Ensured that product design and prototypes complied with UL and other regulatory standards
-Product Display
Designed new Thomas/stylICON showrooms in Dallas Market Center 2007
Space planned and installed new products for biannual national lighting markets in our permanent Thomas and stylICON showrooms at the Dallas Market Center
Designed shop-in-shop display units for showroom and retail customers
Assisted in photo studio visual setup and styling during catalog photo shoots
-Training
o Provided cross-functional product concepts presentations, designed reviews and trainings to management team, sales and marketing departments, using CAD, Sketches and PowerPoint presentations
o Lead trend seminars at national lighting market and customer showrooms
o Provided consultation to customers, vendors and sales staff regarding products
-Public Relations and Marketing
o Promoted company and products through designer meet and greet events during trade shows and at customer showrooms
o Assist in development of annual catalogs and other promotional publications
GE Appliances, A Haier Company, Louisville, KY
(July 2016-Nov 2020) Technician III, Prototype Model Shop Builder and Painter, Finish Consultation, -Contract
o Future appliance portfolio finish development
o Built and painted prototype and model components per designer specs
o Collaborated with cross-functional design team to achieve realistic models for product review meeting and market testing
OTHER SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Scott Tichenor & Associates, Louisville, KY
(October 2003-September 2005) Interior/Architectural Designer/Draftsman
-Commercial/Residential design execution
-Project management and coordination
-Developed architectural design concept and space planning
-AutoCAD and Hand Drafting and concept rendering for client presentations
-Finish and Furniture selection
Burdorf Interiors, Louisville, KY
(January 2000-September 2000) Commercial Designer/ AutoCAD Technician
-Developed design concept and space planning
-Planning for office systems with all components involved
-Assisted sales department in presenting proposals
-Created specs with quote and drawings
-Project management and sales support
Arcumbra Inc., Louisville, KY, Michael Barry, Architect
(December 2000-January 2002) Design Assistant/ Model Maker/ AutoCAD technician
Hardwear Studio, Louisville, KY
(January 2000-2007) Functional Art and Home Accessories, Co-Owner/Artisan
-Designed one of a kind and limited-edition purses, handbags, clocks, albums, sculptures and jewelry from hardware materials.
-Set up shop-in-shop displays for national tradeshows, art fairs, galleries and boutiques
Kim Levin Film Productions, Louisville, KY and Madison, IN
(April 2003-August 2003) Movie Set Designer for the film “BETWEEN BARONOVSKYS”
-Assisted in preliminary film production
-Assisted in film budgetary fundraising
-Film set and prop designing and prop acquirement
-Prop mastering and shoot detail management
Matthew Steven McCluggage - IMDb
University of Louisville, Allen R. Hite Art Institute, Louisville, KY
(August 2002-December 2002) Adjunct Professor, Interior Architecture Dept, AutoCAD instructor
-Prepared curriculum, learning goals, outcome measures, and instructed Interior Architecture students on how to use AutoCAD program for studio projects and presentations
-Teaching methods included instruction and lecture, demonstration, and individual and group learning projects
-Completed evaluations and provided constructive feedback on projects within a timely manner
Graphic Design and Freelance Illustration and Character Development
-Provided architectural renderings, design collaboration and presentation materials for LaGrange, KY based sculptor in submission of entry to the World Trade Center Memorial Competition
-Provided architectural renderings for independent developer/contractor submitting urban renovation proposals to the city of Louisville
-Provided interior architectural design renderings for Creative Handle Graphic Designs, Louisville KY
-Designed various illustrated characters, corporate business cards and logos for individuals and local companies, Louisville, KY region
-Created an illustrated cast of “Pirate Fish” characters and Pirate Ship for a reoccurring feature in Angling America Magazine, based in Madison, IN.
-Created weekly political cartoons in local publications for Rick Rand’s Ky State Senatorial Campaign
-Designed logo, newsletter, fliers for The Organic Grower Guild, Bedford, KY
Torre de Palma, Archaeological Site, Monforte, Portugal
(May-July 1998, May-July 1999)
Site/Artifact Draftsman
-Provided site and artifact drafting
-Assisted in site excavating and limited field analysis
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Co-Chair, University of Louisville, Interior Architecture Department Resource Library and Lighting Lab Remodel
Member, University of Louisville, Interior Architecture Department Professional Advisory Committee
ALA, American Lighting Association
ASID
IIDA
U of L Student Art League, President 1998
-References Available Upon Request...