GAVIN MCDANIEL

Houston, TX 77204 469-701-7160 gavindon02@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL Dedicated, motivated, and passionate Industrial Designer seeking an appropriate entry
level internship to translate education to practice, gain additional skills and positively
SUMMARY
contribute to company goals.
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SKILLS • Creative Ideation, • CAD/SOLIDWORKS • 3D Printing, Iterative

Concept Development, & Modeling Design, & Model
Sketching Prototyping
• KeyShot Rendering & • Stick & Mig Welding • Adobe Creative Suite
Animation
• Time Management • Communication & • Conflict Resolution
Teamwork

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Industrial Design

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University of Houston - College of Architecture and
Design, Houston, TX
Academic Scholarship Recipient
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EXPERIENCE September 2023 – Current

Industrial Design Intern
Southern Aluminum | Magnolia, AR
• Create detailed renderings and 3D models of product to visually communicate
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ideas and concepts to stakeholders and potential clients.

• Utilize CAD software to create precise technical drawings to showcase a variety of

materials and aesthetics.

August 2021 - Current

Sunday School Teacher
Miriam Browning Jewish Learning Center | Houston, TX
• Prepare and deliver weekly spiritual lesson plans to fifteen third grade students.

• Serve as religious role model and faith-based mentor.

January 2023 – June 2023

Student Designer
Harris Health Fournace Place | Houston, TX
• Conducted research study on prosthetic solutions and was educated on medical

thermoforming.
• Designed extremity solution in SOLIDWORKS and 3D printed models.
• Executed designs in collaboration with patient and faculty advisor.

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 October 2022 - December 2022
Student Designer
TexPower/Photon Auto | Houston, TX
• As part of a student team, designed a car interior concept for assessment and

evaluation by company executives.

• Showcased final product at EV Concepts Exhibition December 2022.

June 2019 - August 2022

Overnight Camp Counselor
URJ Greene Family Camp | Bruceville, TX
• Directed and supervised thirty 10–12-year-old campers over two 3-week overnight

camp experiences.
• Supported elective activities of media/video, archery & mountain biking.

• Offered emotional and social support to campers experiencing difficulty and addressed

behavioral issues.

October 2018 - August 2022

Team Member and Trainer
Chipotle Mexican Grill | Flower Mound, TX
• Cross trained in all positions and adapted to operational needs, taking on different

roles to support workflow.

• Assisted newly hired team members with "on the job" training and explanation of

company procedures and protocols.

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AFFILIATIONS Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)

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Student Industrial Designer Society of America (SIDSA)
Summit Club - Non-political, community service organization
Young Men's Service League - Positions: President, Philanthropy, Life Skills Chair
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VOLUNTEER September 2016 - Current

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Food Insecurity Food Volunteer
North Texas Food Bank | Dallas, TX

December 2015 - Current

Christmas In the Park Annual Volunteer
S. M. Wright Foundation | Dallas, TX
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HONORS Nominee - James Dyson Award Nominee - July 2023

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The James Dyson Award supports budding design engineers at the start of their careers.
The contest celebrates innovations of current students and recent graduates with ideas
that solve a problem - entry was for my 2023 VarroaSight Project

Finalist in Battle of the Classes - University of Houston –

C.T. Bauer College of Business - 2023
Representing the College of Architecture & Design with VarroaSite Project

President's Volunteer Service Award - 2020

Honored for commitment to youth leadership
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