Hi! I'm Caroline Gryder
Industrial Designer • Creative Problem Solver
I'm an Industrial Design graduate from Auburn University with a passion for creating thoughtful, user-centered experiences. My background in design taught me to approach every challenge with curiosity, creativity, and a problem-solving mindset.
While completing my senior year, I discovered a passion for sales, marketing, and connecting directly with clients. Today, I apply the visual communication, design thinking, and storytelling skills I developed through Industrial Design to new home sales and real estate marketing. This portfolio represents the projects that shaped the way I think, create, and solve problems.
Education
Auburn University, Bachelor of Industrial Design
Auburn, AL, May 2025
GPA: 3.98
Skills
- User-Centered Design
- Creative Problem Solving
- Design Thinking
- Visual Storytelling
- Branding & Identity
- Product Development
- Sketching & Ideation
- CAD Modeling & Prototyping
- Graphic Design
- Marketing & Creative Strategy
Honors
Designed and fabricated a custom furniture piece, showcasing woodworking skills, attention to detail, and creativity.
ENVO Design Competition Top 10, 2022
Personal watercraft concept chosen from more than 380 micro-mobility designs.
Tau Sigma Delta Member, 2024 - Present
National honor society for architecture and design majors based on academics and character.
Dean's List, 2021 - 2025
Earn a GPA of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Experience
Marietta, GA, September 2025 - Present
Manage customer relationships from initial inquiry through home closing, providing guidance throughout the homebuying process and helping customers navigate market uncertainty. Utilize Salesforce CRM to track customer interactions, maintain an active sales pipeline, coordinate follow-up activities, and ensure timely customer engagement. Drive sales performance through proactive customer outreach, relationship building, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Exhibit Designer, Mimms Museum of Technology and Art
Roswell, GA, May 2025-March 2026
Designed, CAD modeled, and fabricated exhibit components for museum displays. Supported marketing initiatives to increase exhibition awareness and visitor engagement.
Ambassador, College of Architecture, Design, and Construction
Auburn University, AL, 2023-Present
Selected to represent the CADC and its various programs. Provide prospective students with engaging and informative tours of Auburn University's Industrial Design program and its facilities. Host various college events, including open houses, alumni events, and job fairs.
Student Designer, Maverick Concepts Sponsored Studio
Auburn University, AL, Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
Engaged in extensive ideation and design research of office space dividers. Developed concepts for practical and user-friendly products and contributed to the creative process.
Sales Associate/ Customer Service Representative, Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room
Roswell, GA, May 2024 - Aug 2024
Guided customers through a selection of wines. Provided personalized recommendations so that customers had an engaging experience.
Involvement
- Industrial Design Society of America, Auburn Chapter
- Sigma Kappa Arts Committee