1. KYLE M. BENNETT
912 Boyd St.
Watertown, NY 13601
315.804.4869
E-mail: kylebennett@sbcglobal.net
Portfolio: www.coroflot.com/kbennett
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Experienced Professional Industrial Designer with working knowledge of product manufacturing, product
engineering and model making. Extensive formal training and education in this field as well as related fields.
Dependable track record of timely project completion within budget parameters.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN SKILLS
Design new products for sale and distribution.
Research new products, new product trends, colors, plastics and processes to facilitate new
innovative designs.
Manage design projects from conception to production.
Coordinate with sale to develop new products for clients.
Give presentation to clients.
Facilitate with other cross functional team members to aid in the development of new products.
Create 2-D and 3-D visual representation of designs for presentations.
Conduct brainstorming sessions to develop product solutions.
Conduct internal seminars on the design process, brainstorming, and computer aided design.
Work with patent attorneys to create product protection.
Trained to use SolidWorks, PhotoView 360, Photo Shop, and Illustrator.
Very knowledgeable in all aspects of model making, including rapid prototyping.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
CAR-FRESHNER Corporation, Watertown, NY (Industrial Designer) 2010 to Present
A leading manufacturer of automobile air fresheners.
Introduced and developed the Industrial Design program for CAR-FRESHNER.
Responsible for developing all new novelty air fresheners and some non TREE air fresheners.
Developed 4 different product lines, of air fresheners, that have been recently launched into the
market.
Worked on all aspects of product development from concept to delivery.
Worked extensively with Chinese suppliers to develop products.
Have 1 US Patent in application
REXAM, Sussex, WI (Industrial Designer) 2003 to 2009
A leading manufacturer of consumer packaging.
Introduced and developed the Industrial Design program for Rexam, which was the predecessor to
the Innovation Center.
Instrumental in winning the SC Johnson “Fresh Brush” product for Rexam which was a 9 million
dollar sale that year and continues to bring in revenue.
Identifies the critical need to bring 3-D printing in house which significantly reduced development
costs and drastically decreased development times.
One of the Key members of a small development team which created new stock product concepts
for Rexam on a monthly basis.
Supervised and mentored the interns.
Managed the model shop and 3-D printer.
Have been awarded 5 US Patent with 9 more in application.

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SUNCAST CORPORATION, Batavia, IL (Industrial Designer) 2002 to 2003
A leading manufacturer of hose reels and outdoor storage bins.
Learned and applied new techniques for building large models and assemblies.
Quickly became proficient with programs used for product costing and evaluation.
Responsible for converting 3-D data into 2-D drawings used for packaging and manuals.
Have been awarded 1 US Patent.
FISKARS CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC., Wausau, WI (Industrial Designer) 1996 to 2001
A leading international manufacturer of scissors, craft products and business products.
Introduced and developed the Industrial Design program for the Wausau facility.
Quickly became proficient with new software such as SolidWorks, SurfCam, PhotoWorks and
SolidWorks Animator, using them to increase productivity and communication between engineering,
tooling, marketing and sales.
Organized and maintained model shop and supplies for the design group.
Learned RTV molding and urethane casting in different colors and durometers, using this knowledge
to create models for tradeshows and sales presentations.
Have been awarded 5 US Patents.
PURDUE UNIVERSITY, West Lafayette, IN (Teaching Assistant) 1992 to 1995
Institution of higher learning.
Responsible for teaching 2-D and 3-D introduction to design fundamentals to incoming freshmen and
sophomores.
Created class syllabus for each semester.
Prepared and delivered daily lectures presentations and demonstrations to classes.
Responsible for weekly project critiques and grading of projects.
LANDIS & GYR ENERGY MANAGEMENT, INC., West Lafayette, IN (Freelance Designer) 1994
A national manufacturer of electric meters.
Generated ideas and concepts for new electric meter housings. Responsibilities included design
rendering concepts and presentations to clients.
EDUCATION
M.A. Industrial Design – Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1995
B.A. Design – State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 1992
A.S. Math/Science – Jefferson Community College, Watertown, NY 1989
AWARDS
Silver Medal Winner IDEA 95, Consumer Products Concept Category, “KUDO Crafters’ Clamp”
Honorable Mention, 94 NAGAOKA International Design Fair, “KUDO Crafters’ Clamp”
Bronze Medal Winner IDEA 99, Consumer Products Category, “Classroom Compass”