A. Soleil Bornstein
Human Factors and Ergonomics Researcher at Center for Veterans Research and Education
Human Factors and Ergonomics Researcher at Center for Veterans Research and Education
An ever-curious designer and problem seeker who enjoys learning all of the nitty-gritty details to help reach excellent design solutions. Experienced leader with a passion for coaching through questions, and leading through curiosity to support my people. Recent Master of Science graduate in Human Factors and Ergonomics. Completed Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Industrial Design from Rhode Island School of Design.
Center for Veterans Research and Education
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Human Factors and Ergonomics Researcher
Research, design, development, and testing of products to improve the health and wellbeing of Veterans through the Minneapolis Adaptive Design & Engineering (MADE) Program.
Technology Transfer Assistance Program (TTAP) Site Project Manager - supporting prototype design & development of novel ideas and new inventions from VA employees to be brought to market.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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lululemon athletica
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Educator
Understanding and effectively communicating products and design intent to guests in store. Connecting with guests to build a community for greater sweaty endeavors. Assisting in styling and fitting. Organizing merchandise for de-stock and incoming product.
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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lululemon athletica
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Key Leader
Working directly with Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager to support general operations and 
functions of the business to achieve growth in our retail business. Developing educators in guest 
connection and technical education, resulting in a high guest conversion rate. Used strategic planning to 
lead visual merchandising, resulting in a steady sell-through rate of on hand product flow and a high product value margin.
Saint Paul, MN
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Health Science Specialist — Human Factors and Design
Researching, designing, and incorporating relevant human factors and ergonomic analysis on developing projects within the Minneapolis Adaptive Design and Engineering (MADE) Program
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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VA Medical Center Minneapolis
Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Intern
Researching and incorporating relevant human factors and ergonomic analysis on developing projects within the Minneapolis Adaptive Design and Engineering (MADE) Program
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc.
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R & D Intern
Designing and manufacturing prototypes as well as completing orders for garments and seating designs within the orthotics & prosthetics industry.
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MadFurther Show
Event Manager
MadFurther is an all-makes-and-models automotive show and culture collective. Event Planning and organization. Contacting and coordinating with sponsors, vendors, volunteers, merchandise, as well as social media and promotion.
St. Paul, MN
Further Performance
Intern
Assisted in work on air-cooled and water-cooled European import vehicles. Responsible for installing software, answering phones, filing paperwork and inventory, and assisting customers. Travelled to shows with booth set up as sponsors.
Minneapolis, MN
Big Fat Bacon
Bacon Babe; Prep work and sales
There's a certain kind of pride in moving several hundred pounds of bacon in sales per day.
Cozy Point Ranch
Camp Counselor / Riding Instructor
Taught beginner riders to ride English Saddle. Taught children about horses, saddles, and terminology.
The Home Depot
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-home-depot
Cashier
Awarded for customer service.
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Human Factors and Ergonomics
Master of Science - MS
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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Industrial and Product Design
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Rhode Island School of Design
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Mounds Park Academy
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Rhode Island School of Design Alumni
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Automotive Interiors
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IDSA Women in Design Community
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University of Minnesota College of Design
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Human Factors professionals
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Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
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Human Factors
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IDSA Medical Section
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Industrial Design
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Core77
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