Jennifer Hegelein
industrial designer
Saint Joseph's University
Graduated: May 2020
Thomas Jefferson University
Master of Science: Industrial Design
Kanbar School of Design & Engineering
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts: Communications & Media Studies
Computer Science & Philosophy Minors
Dean's List | Spring 2019 & Fall 2019
Philadelphia, PA
Graduated: May 2023
Education
Experience
JeffSolves MedTech: Lead Prototype Designer
Health Design Labs | March 2021 - Present
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Collaborate with Jefferson medical students, practitioners, and Bresslergroup (Delve) to explore MedTech solutions
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Interviewed patients and practitioners for quantitative & qualitative research to synthesize into design iterations
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Presented research at 2021 Design Philly Festival
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Continued as MSID Thesis Project
Industrial Design Department Graduate Assistant
Thomas Jefferson University | Oct 2022 - Present
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Connect with students in studio spaces to write stories about projects and collaborations for the school's website (www.jeffersonaspire.com)
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Organize files, research new programs, and execute general department housekeeping
Industrial Design Internship
Jefferson Department of Engineering | March 2021 - Sept 2021
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Directed the manufacturing of sensor housings for a research study in partnership with the Office of Sustainability and The Philadelphia Water Department
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Assessed and prepared prior students' designs to be ready for field testing
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Planned and supervised a team schedule for 3D printing, testing, assembling, and finishing for each round of tests
Fabrication Shop Manager
Thomas Jefferson University | Jan 2023 - May 2023
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Maintain prototyping shop & 3D print labs
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Assist students with prototyping projects
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Ensure student safety by enforcing shop rules
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Facilitate department repairs, maintenance, and technical set up for events
Certifications
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
Social & Behavioral Research Certification
Expiration: Sept 2024 | Record ID: 45053815
CITI Good Clinical Practice Certification
Expiration: Sept 2024 | Record ID: 45153794
Prototyping Shop Certification
Machine Tool Safety & Chemical Hygiene
Thomas Jefferson University
Awards & Honors
2nd Place: SPRINT Design Competition
Shark Ninja | Jefferson University | January 2023
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Executed the client's design brief during a sprint-style work week
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Collaborated with team members of various ages & backgrounds
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Presented research & concept ideation to alumni and client during mid crit
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Pitched final design to judges in a tradeshow style evaluation
Outstanding Magazine Illustrations
Saint Joseph's University Department of Communications
May 2020
Professional Skills
Solidworks
Adobe Creative Suite
Rhino 3D
Formlabs 3D Printing
Arduino Coding & Hardware
Design Research & Methods
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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