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Independent Design Contractor. Work directly with large and small clients to meet their market and user goals.

Plymouth, Ma, Us

Started as a contractor then full time.Hydration and Food storage for Wal Mart and other Mass channels.

Needham, Ma, Us

Major role in providing support for new accessory business. Using a simple Facebook test designed and developed the first air fry bacon cooker. Plus the first air frying roasting sling. These items were not part of the original scope of work.Provided expert support for two products. Worked with a team of Industrial Designers, R&D and ME to launch two products. DOE, thermal mapping, data collection, test rigs and multiple engineering builds to get the products to market. Intensive testing of products with food loads. Interfaced in China and UK teams. The oven ID was done by Nicholas Varjabedian at Ninja. Patent issued: D914,452 and D915,142

Chief designer for a medication reminder product. Vivid is an end-to-end medication adherence platform.

Carlsbad, California, Us

Senior Product Designer / Advanced Development team Research new materials New cutting edge products to refresh Breg product offeringInterface with Engineering from concept to production.Intellectual property creationAward for Flex: Orthopedics This Week Best New Technology Awardhttps://www.breg.com/bregflex/

Foothill Ranch, Ca, Us

Product Designer for new product development for Brinks brand consumer products. Categories include padlocks, door hardware, security lighting, electronics and cargo management products. Created brand Design language and developed and in house Industrial Design department. Traveled overseas to interface with China factories. Utility and Design patents issued and pending.Acquired new business through innovative product designs.Won competitive line reviews in multiple product channels.Created lower cost/high profit margin products.Worked directly with marketing teams to prepare for customer presentations. Push/Pull/ Rotate designs: http://www.brinksppr.comBest of Show and Best Indoor Living Product at IBS 2014

Developer of Athletic Gear and ApparelOversaw new product development for sports apparel and gear for clients that included SKINS, Asics, Bike Russell, Alison Athletics, and Nathan Sports. Traveled overseas to interface with factories and the Winds China office.Assisted in the redesign of the entire compression apparel and cycling line for SKINS.Designed protective sports gear, Volleyball and Baseball.Conducted research and development for new materials and constructions.Project management and client meeting presentations.

Scotts Valley, Ca, Us

Market leader in Bike Accessories and HelmetsProduct Designer of new product development for over 200 designs per year. Accountable for developing initial concepts, creating prototypes, technical specifications, and concept drawings. Industrial Design project management and work flow documentation. Developed new market opportunities through intellectual property creation. Traveled overseas to interface with factories and the Hong Kong office.Developed and brought to market cost effective products for the Mass Merchant channel.Designed and secured new business for Bell Bicycle Lock program in less than one month.Created and managed the Design languages for Bicycle, Fitness and Power sports.Worked closely with engineers to reduce part count and implement other cost saving strategies.Managed one designer, assigned work flow and maintained master project list on MS project.

Gilbert, Arizona, Us

Designs and produces consumer packaged goods with an emphasis on cleaning and personal care productsProduct DesignerManaged new product development, reported directly to the President. Accountable for developing initial concepts, creating prototypes and technical specifications, preparing models and concept drawings for sales presentations, conducted patent research and supervised one designer. Presented new design concepts to OEM customers. Still maintain contract work on special projects.Secured license agreement for new Mr. Clean wet wipe container. Solely responsible for initial concept and development of Mr. Clean wet wipe system.Redesigned wet wipe lid to address hinge failures and injuries to users.

Industrial Designer for medical device manufacture.Patent issued for new hand helper device.Set up production for in house lid load production.Patent issued for new lid load design.The Hand Helper is still sold today after 20 years.