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Denver, Co, Us

- Planning and executing design directions across categories, their 360 support stories and multi-year strategic visions.- Coordination between interdisciplinary teams.- Building and developing design teams.- Creating design and project management processes.- Mentoring designers.- Assisting in critical designs.Major projects include the Design Direction of all Top Performance Tennis Franchises and Racquet Equipment Bags (Including the RF01 Roger Federer line), and the development of emerging sports equipment like Pickleball and Padel.

Chicago, Illinois

- Tasked with creating Objects of Desire that drive users to our product ,and the full 360° stories that support them.- Stay abreast of social and industry trends, as well as, user insights to support concepts.- Design and develop product strategies/concepts using mixed materials and manufacturing for immediate profitability.- Lead and support advanced development initiatives that span 3, 5 and 10 year scopes.- Spearhead category graphics and CMF development for immediate, as well as, advanced development needs.- Excelled in both cross functional and independent product development.- Responsible for ID project time lines and resource planning for my category.- Manage design resources allocated to my projects.- Work directly with international manufacturing and in-house sourcing.

Lincolnshire, Illinois

- Identification of new category opportunities.- Management of ID customer insights program with an emphasis on User Centered Design.- Create ID trending and production processes.- Design and development of product strategies and concepts.- Developing consumer electric/non-electric kitchen appliances, bar ware and hospitality soft goods for multiple channels.- Responsible for ID project time lines and resource planning.- Manage internal design resources, and work directly with international manufacturing and sourcing.

Lake Zurich, Il

- Utility and design patents, Red Dot and Good Design Award recipient- Designed consumer electronics, office machines/ergonomics and soft goods for mass market, office supply stores, clubs, e-tale and direct channels- Excelled in both cross functional and independent development- Responsible for ID project time lines, resource and budget planning- Assisted in strategy development, project planning and task execution- Managed and directed internal and external design resources- Work directly with international manufacturing and in-house sourcing- Project involvement from business plan to product delivery- Attended trade shows, webinars, and classes for continuing education- Investigator and coordinator for user-centered design initiatives

Elk Grove Village, Il

- Utility and design patents issued- Introduced solidworks to company design capabilities- Independently organize and manage multiple concurrent projects and designers- Create original sewn, injection molded and metal products from research to manufacturing- Reviewed manufacturing sites and production lines in Asia- Assisted in on-site management of Asian sample facility- Attend trade shows to stay current on industry trends- Work effectively on both team and individual design projects- Create mock-ups, illustrations and solid modeling for manufacturing and client presentations

Earth City, Mo

- Quickly assimilated established design philosophies and goals- Researched competitive product lines- Designed cut and sew products for travel, sport and specialty markets- Presented concepts to sales and product development teams

Creve Coeur, Mo

- Primary industrial designer for globe-weis, cardinal brand's most established brand- Managed secondary designer and drafter for globe-weis design team- Developed and implemented design methodology for globe-weis- Worked as both a team member and an independent designer- Researched lifestyle activities with focus groups, and translated information into product designs- Created cardinal brands first injection molded binder- Reviewed factories in Asia- Participated in store visits and product presentations with mass market buyers

Greater St. Louis Area

- Assisted lead designer with soft goods designs and illustrations

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial And Product Design

Activities and Societies: Golden Key National Honors Society, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society

Certification 2002-2004, Emergency Medical Technician (B)