J. Devin O'Connor

• Assisted the lab director in producing yarns for student, faculty and industry projects, research and design. • Experimented with new blends and newly developed fibers for project collaborations with companies and brands.

• Learned about agro-ecological practices for farm, plant and soil health. • Helped with the production of fresh produce that is served in the dining halls at NC State.

• Learned about sustainable farming practices on 10 acres of diversified vegetables and rice • Completed construction projects, operated tractors, and worked all steps from seed to market • Sold at farmers markets and interacted with local chefs and customers

• Helped create and organize the most efficient production methods for different production runs. • Collaborated with business owners and our designer to improve design for production. • Worked with small designers, JB Martin, William Sonoma, Crate and Barrel, Anthropology

• Designed and sold shirts and products online and had merchandise in 25 retail stores. • Organized collaborative social media giveaways with other companies, including TOPO Designs. • Established marketing plans through email newsletter and social media outlets. • Designed website via SquareSpace, managing inventory levels and fulfilling online orders.