SALLY J. NG
San Francisco, CA sally.j.ng_gmail.com 415.335.5719
SUMMARY
Highly self motivated conceptual and thorough industrial designer
Pressure proof, assertive, and dependable team player
EXPERIENCE
CHARLES DE LISLE'S WORKSHOP
Assistant Designer (SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2010 - PRESENT)
Sketch, 3D Model, assist and follow up on various projects. Update and format website.
Create and edit various presentations with founder.
JOINT U.C BERKELEY AND C.C.A STUDIO
Designer (SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2009- 2010)
Identify and analyze future emerging sustainable service stations. Identify and
research range of users,market opportunities and next generation trends. Indepth investigation of viable income streams and core users. Work in a team with Berkeley engineering and MBA student to develop a viable service station to develop and launch.
SEVEN PONDS
RESEARCH & DESIGN INTERN (SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2009- PRESENT)
A startup company specializing in helping others embracing and celebrating the end of life process. Performed vast amount of in-depth market research, investigated potential resources
and venues for company services. Analyzed competitor's business strategies and
current market's growth opportunities.
UPPERPLAYGROUND GALLERY
GALLERY ASSISTANT (SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2007-2008)
As Gallery Assistant, wrote press releases, periodically updated the website
documented exhibits with photography and managed archives. Assisted various
local & international artists with set up and show installations.
BLACKLABELSF
FASHION DESIGN ASSISTANT (SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2007-2008)
Helped designer with design critiques and aid in overall design process.
Traveled to and inspected photoshoot sites as well as translate between designer
and manufacturing teams. Completed invoices, shipping and packaging, and secreterial work
WASHINGTON MUTUAL
BANK TELLER (SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2003-2008)
Worked with customers discussing financial issues and concerns, developing strong customer
base as a result. Promoted bank products and interacted with various diverse clients. Performed
heavy clerical duties and maintenance.
DESIGN SKILLS
Ideation // Sketching // Design research // Inspiration boards
Prototyping // Materials and manufacturing knowledge // Photo edit
COMPUTER
Photoshop // Illustrator // InDesign // Graphite V8 Orthographic
Alias 3D Modeling// Intermediate Rhino & Solidworks// Rendering // Hypershot Rendering
M.S Word// Excel// Office// PowerPoint
MODEL SHOP
Drill press // Table saw // Stop saw // Band saw // Vacuum Form // Bridgeport Mill //
Sewing machines // Metal and wood Lathes // Router // Bandsaw //
Eden 3D Rapid Prototyping // Laser cutter
EDUCATION
California College of the Arts 2007-2010 Industrial Design
San Francisco State University 2005-2007 Textile/Buisness Admin.
EXHIBITIONS
DE YOUNG
2009 World Culture
2009 Beyond Warhols Imagination
2008 Vivienne Westwood Tribute Show
S.F. STATE
2007 Cultural Encounters
AWARDS
2011 Core77 Design Awards
Design for Social Impact Category
Project: Thrive Portion Set
Makers Faire 2011
Nick Normal- Editor's Choice Blue Ribbon
Project: Thrive Portion Set
2010 Institute for the Future
"Body Shock the Future" Contest Winner
Project: Thrive Portion Set
MISC.
Fluent in Cantonese
Washington Mutual Appreciation Award- For helping capture a bank robber
Mission High School Mentor (SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2010)
Responsible for a mininum of two students. Helped build school garden, taught computer and 3D modeling skills and took students on colllege tours. Provided resources for college and scholarship
applications.
