RESUME
Veronica Speyer
PRODUCT DESIGNER
veronicaspeyer@gmail.com | New York City | LinkedIn: Veronica Speyer
ABOUT
Creative and driven designer who has been repeatedly recognized as a talented visual artist and craftsperson. Dedicated to applying a deep understanding of global environmental issues to her work and designing for a circular economy. A natural leader, committed to being an integral team member who uplifts the voices of those around her.
WORK EXPERIENCE
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN OF AMERICA THE NEW SCHOOL CHAPTER |CHIEF SECRETARY AND STUDENT MEMBER
AUGUST 2022 – MAY 2025
Took the lead in organizing high-profile events with hundreds of attendees. Coordinated networking opportunities for students within Parsons and between other universities. Kept detailed records of meetings and handled correspondence between the chapter and administration.
CARA MARIE PIAZZA | INTERN, BROOKLYN, NY
MAY 2024 - AUGUST 2024
Apprenticed under Natural Dyer and artisan, Cara Piazza, assisting with processing fabric, completing orders, and organizing brand events.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY MANUFACTURING | INTERN, GOVERNORS ISLAND, NY
JANUARY 2023 – OCTOBER 2023
Assisted with operation of solar-powered MicroFactory turning single-use plastics into repurposed products. Ensured functionality and cleanliness of the working environment. Communicated the organization’s mission and spurred consumer involvement with the community on governor’s island.
STUDENT COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE
JANUARY 2023 – MAY 2025
Elected to represent the Product Design program. Facilitated a materials exchange lab to encourage the repurposing and exchange of scrap materials between students. Coordinated guest speaker events. Advocated for a more inclusive and cohesive communal studio space for fellow students.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
Trained in Rhino 3D, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and Keyshot. Manufacturing using 3D printing and Computer numerical control (CNC)
ADOBE SUITE AND PROCREATE
Trained in Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, and Procreate
HARD SKILLS
WOODWORKING
Oriented in a professional wood shop environment. Trained on lathe, table/band saw, panel saw, jointer/planer, etc.
COURSES: Models, Mockups, and Prototypes, Woodworking, Product Design, Studio II, III, IV
METALWORKING
Design and fabrication of small-scale non-ferrous metal objects
COURSE: Non-Ferrous Metal Working
CERAMICS
Creation of products using hand building, slip casting, and wheel-throwing techniques
COURSE: Product Design Studio IV
EXPERIMENTAL SUSTAINABLE BIOMATERIALS
Design using sustainable biomaterials such as Alginates, Mycelium, Kombucha Leather and cow blood
COURSES: Decolonizing and Decarbonizing Dinner Party, Sustainable Systems
EDUCATION
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN AT THE NEW SCHOOL
CANDIDATE FOR BFA IN PRODUCT DESIGN
PARSONS MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
August 2020 - May 2025
ATLANTA GIRLS’ SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL DEGREE
August 2014 - May 2020
ACCOLADES
ATLANTA GIRLS’ SCHOOL SCHOLAR AWARDS
Two-time English Scholar Award and French Scholar Award
GEORGIA GOVERNOR’S HONORS PROGRAM
Nominated for English, by the Atlanta Girls’ School in 10th Grade
Nominated for Fine Art and French, by the Atlanta Girls’ School in 11th Grades
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
787 COFFEE | BARISTA, NEW YORK CITY
May 2023 - Aug 2023
Maintained a sanitary working environment, trained new trainees, handled cash and credit transactions
ROSEMARY’S WEST VILLAGE CASA NELA | HOSTESS, NEW YORK CITY
May 2022 – Oct 2023
Organized seating charts, welcomed and interacted with customers
SNOOZE A.M. EATERY RESTAURANT | HOSTESS AND BUSSER, ATLANTA, GA
SUMMER 2021
Scheduled and managed waitlists, oversaw front of house duties within a high intensity environment