Mauri Viness

(404) 357-8182    mauriviness@gmail.com     

Portfolio Link: maurivinessportfolio.com

Summary

Master's in Industrial Design candidate seeking a design internship to apply expertise in ideating, prototyping, refining, and researching solutions to complex problems. Still exploring her specific design focus, she is eager to gain hands-on experience that helps define her path while delivering thoughtful, effective solutions. Looking to be able to gain experience in product design, user experience, and interface design. Her bachelor's degree in Marketing complements her design training, enabling her to think critically and analyze research alongside developing insightful, visually compelling solutions. Her background as a collegiate softball player further demonstrates strong time management and collaborative teamwork under demanding schedules.

Projects      

Luminous Garden

This project topic involved creative recreation. The objective was to design a physical product that was intended to help solve problems related to recreation, sports, and health. 

One- Stop Shelf

This project topic was working with hybrid occasions furniture. The objective was to design a physical scale model furniture piece that had more than one function.

Inclusive design for Impaired Grip Users

This project topic was to create an object that makes it easier for one to use that has grip impairments. 

Work Experience

Metro Awards                               Atlanta, Georgia

Sales, Business, and Product Associate           2024-2026 

  • Manage all production responsibilities for crystal, plaques, glass, and acrylic awards.

  • Responsible for completing customers' orders on time. 

  • Interpret customer work requests and design products to customer specifications. 

  • Worked with customers to create visual displays for their award pieces to be approved. 

  • Update costs of goods sold to ensure pricing reflected the current market landscape to meet business profitability.

  • Maintained the printer, laser engraver, and sandblasting machine daily.  

Decisions Consulting                               Atlanta, Georgia

Business Licensee Intern         2024-2024 

 • Organized licenses and made sure all the correct information was listed 

 • Contacted state-level government agencies to obtain the correct information needed. 

Home Depot                               Atlanta, Georgia

Customer Service Associate           2020-2021 

 • Managed customer returns.

 • Fulfilled online orders & curbside orders.

Education      

Chesapeake College

 Associates of Arts in Business Administration Class of 2020

Ferris State University

 Bachelor of Science in Marketing Class of 2023

Georgia Institute of Technology

 Master’s Certificate in Industrial Design                                                       May 2026 Master of Industrial Design                     Expected Class of 2028 Spring

Skills & Certifications

Software: Adobe-Illustrator, Adobe-Photo Shop, Adobe-Indesign, Adobe- After Effects, Fusion 360, KeyShot, Bambu, Canva, CorelDRAW, Microsoft Office

Experience: Product Design, Branding, Logo Design, Sketching, Website Design, Sandblasting, Laser Engraving, 3D Printing, Sewing

Certifications:
  
Certificate of Industrial Design May 2026

Certificate of National Center of Sports Safety

PREPARE/FIRST AID July 15, 2024 

Certificate of GHSA- Principles for Coaching July 24, 2024 

Civic Leadership and Campus Involvement

Collegiate Softball Player 2018 – 2023

• 30-plus hours a week of work and practices; Balanced sport and schoolwork.

• Played at Ferris State University, Francis Marion University, and Chesapeake College.

Pace Academy -Assistant Middle School Softball Coach                                                      Atlanta, Georgia                                                                                    2024-2024                                                 
• Worked specifically with pitching development.          

• Helped call pitches in games. 

• Advised on game line-up.  

• Helped develop fundamental skills.  

Georgia Tech Barbell Club       
                                                  2025-Present 

• Powerlifting- 2nd place in weight class at Powerlifting America Georgia State Champions 2025