Aaron Simmons Resume

Education

• Earlham College, B.A. in Social Thought, 2011
• Rhode Island School of Design, Master of Industrial Design, expected graduation 2018

Experience

Greycork

Manufacturing and Design Assistant

Providence, Rhode Island, June 2016 - August 2016

• Identified new Green supply chain partnerships and material choices to meet and expand sustainability goals.
• Researched and and co-created sustainability and social responsibility strategy for current and new supply chains.
• Collaborated on redesign and concept design for new product lines.
• Participated in manufacturer visits and identifying new sourcing partnerships.
• Contributed to brand visibility strategy and website design.

Chicago Public Schools

Special Education Classroom Assistant

Chicago, Illinois, September 2015 - December 2015

• Acted as aid for three third grade students who were integrated in the gen-ed population.
• Coordinated with administration and social workers to administer Individual Education Plans (IEP) and behavioral management.
• Assisted with documentation and reporting for IEPs.

Youth Guidance

Supervisor and After-school Instructor

Chicago, Illinois, November 2013 – August 2015

• Assisted with the launch of the Lunch and Recess program at Skinner North.
• Taught Design Lab and Bookmaking enrichment classes for 2nd - 7th grade students.
• Supervised Youth Guidance staff, and acted as main coordinator in Coordinator’s absence.

Faith in Place

Congregational Outreach and Support

Chicago Illinois, September 2012 – August 2013

• Co-managed Faith in Place’s Winter Farmer’s Markets in the Chicagoland Area.
• Organized Faith in Place’s partners to participate in Environmental Lobby Day 2013.
• Represented Faith in Place on the Clean Power Coalition that successfully passed a Municipal Aggregation program for the city of Chicago.
• Coordinated and provided support for the Year-Round Youth Eco-Ambassador Program that educates young people on energy conservation and other environmental practices.

The Earlham Word: The Newspaper of Earlham College

Editor of Layout and Design

Richmond, Indiana, September 2010 - May 2011

• Managed the graphic production of the weekly newspaper.
• Oversaw and contributed to a new design strategy for the newspaper.
• Trained and scheduled Design Department staff for production.

Achievements and Volunteer Involvement

• Avodah: Jewish Service Corps Member in Chicago IL, August 2012 - August 2013.
• The Rebuilding Exchange, Chicago, IL, September 2013 - February 2014.
• Earlham Student Government, Richmond, IN, January 2010 - December 2010.

Skills

Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, Rhino, Solidworks, and Keyshot.

Aaron at Beavertail Park, Oct 2016