Lee Cusolito

Education

University of Cincinnati
School of Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning
Cincinnati, Ohio
Industrial Design, Bachelor’s of Science
Class of 2022

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Commonwealth Honors College
Amherst, Massachusetts
Philosophy, Bachelor’s of Arts
Class of 2014

Skills

Digital
Adobe Creative Suite
Solidworks
Autodesk: Fusion 360
Sketchbook Pro
Keyshot
Procreate
3D Printing
Apple Certified Mac Technician

Analog
Woodworking
Sketching
Prototype Making

Work Experience

Steelcase
Industrial Design Intern
Grand Rapids, MI
Fall 2021

Designed an assortment of office furniture and other products utilizing sketching, CAD, and model making. Experience included large exposure to CMF and user centered design.

Mist
Co-Founder
Cincinnati, OH
Fall 2020

Co-founded a design concept that went through a start-up accelerator.  Provided leadership of project through research, ideation, and market validation stages.  Mist design concept was a finalist for the Red Dot Award.

Chamberlain Group
Industrial Design Intern
Oakbrook, Illinois
Fall 2019

Worked with a team to develop an exciting new smart home device that harnesses a developing communication technology through sketching, modeling, and prototyping. Collaborated with many different teams to build a working prototype which was presented to the executive leadership team.

Apple Inc.
Genius/Expert/Specialist
Boston, Massachusetts & Cincinnati, Ohio
Fall 2014 – Present

Provided insightful advice and friendly, hands-on technical support to customers in need in a concise, courteous manner. Drove results for the product zone by creating owners and motivating team members, while serving as a mentor. Facilitated training and initiatives that supported Apple’s priorities.

DAAP Build Lab
Build Lab Assistant
Cincinnati, Ohio
Spring 2019

Assisted and advised students with the safe operation of equipment. Designed and fabricated various safety devices for tools. Helped with the day to day maintenance of the workshop.