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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, Us

Bringing value to Gates through process development, technology implementation and operational excellence in Packaging Engineering, AIDC (automated Identification data capture) Product Marking and Product Data Governance/creation. -Delivered multiple new business unit PLM integration. -Developed Global Business Decision documentation for ERP & PLM system governance

Denver, Colorado, Us

Consolidating distributed teams into one central structure designed to unify processes and simplify problem solving in Product data management. -Developed PLM Modernization program 5 year strategy with IT partners.-Delivered Global PLM system upgrade in 11 months successfully with IT partners traveling to 8 key sites in 4 countries during deployment.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Hire the best and clear the way so they can do their job. I open channels of communication, look for opportunities to streamline systems and processes while creating an efficient environment for my team to perform their essential tasks. - Developed business requirements for Master Data, Item creation workflow development - Co-Lead workshops establishing buy in and capturing business needs - Lead 4 person remote development team to build complex tools to globalize item creation - Established metrics and accountabilities solving for organizational complexities

Denver, Colorado, Us

Manage the Engagement activities of the Gates Global Mentoring program. Creating formal and organic mentoring relationships worldwide through the Gates Connect Mentoring Program. - Created a monthly program "Coffee Talks" promoting internal relationship building, communication and mentoring. - Developed new strategies moving the program from locally focused to globally focused. - Successfully deployed mentor matching software and programs to enhance matching volume and accuracy.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Steering committee member for the "We Are Gates" Diversity & Inclusion group. - Catalyst DEI member - Developed all metrics and marketing materials for internal communications - Worked closely with HR to establish baseline and track improvements from DEI efforts. - Worked with Recruiting to enhance hiring best practices

Denver, Colorado, Us

Managing the Product Marking process, compliance needs & technology needs for marking on our unique products while growing the scope of our Product Marking to accommodate our global brand presence. The product marking process requires familiarity with process engineering, chemistry, business process, graphic design and data management. - Developed business requirements to drive the development of an integrated software. - Reduced workload of role by 50% through automations - Automated supplier communication providing a simplified lookup tool - Created traceability standards decision documents for longterm rollout.

At first glance Project Baja is a small time race team. The crew is made up of a group of friends who are all over achievers with overactive imaginations. After watching “Dust to Glory” about a dozen times we all agreed that we needed to build a car, and not any car… a Class 11. - Cultivated team culture using "Assume Positive Intent" as our main bylaw - Lead team organizational strategies and lessons learned reviews. - Leader of leaders: Marketing, Logistics, Finance and technical leads - Team leader: 26 total team members - North America VW Spokes Person at 2017 LA AutoShow - 2017 Baja 1000 Finisher - Marketing strategies resulted in articles in over 50 publications - 2017 30 min documentary filmed exclusively of the teams effort in Baja.

CameraCourage began as a freelance photography company specializing in action sports photography and covering professional Mountain Bike racing, Motocross racing and Motorsports Racing both domestically and internationally. Over the years it has evolved to be a creative consultancy as more and more of my clients wanted to tap into a larger portion of my skillset. Photography: - Clients: AutoWeek, Mountain Biking, Bike, Decline, Oakley, Suzuki and more. - Published in Magazines, Books, billboards, ads, interactive sites and more. - Traveling action photographer, EU, US, MX - Product photographer: Studio and lifestyleIndustrial Design & Fabrication - Clients: Kern Racing, Tiger Monkey, Anthem Branding and more - Custom design services - Custom Metal, wood, plastic, composite and alt material craftsman - Brand and design strategy - Retail space design and creation - Furniture design and build - Custom Awards

Honest Assembly is a group of students who set out to build a top level SEMA car with the help of a small group of mentors. I was fortunate to be one of the mentors for this incredible team. I was able to work with the group help them through the problems they were facing.The team was incredibly successful, ranking within the top 10 builds of the show. Their unique vision and exceptional execution speaks volumes about the character and determination of the team.

Boulder, Co, Us

Excel Sports Boulder is a longstanding retailer of high end products and services in the cycling industry. Starting as a mail order catalog in 1988, Excel Sports has grown to become trusted for providing quality, speed and efficiency to our ever growing customer base. My responsibilities are diverse and critical to the performance of the company. I am trusted as the person who can figure out solutions and am constantly educating myself on new valuable skills to add to my capabilities. Creative direction- Creating and strategizing our marketing materials while collaborating on marketing ideas for the future. I am tasked with all in house design needs using tools like Google Sketchup, Adobe Creative Cloud, Final cut, Microsoft tools and many other software and skills. My role also utilizes my Photography background to shoot every product that we carry with multiple angles and closeups in order to provide our customer added value while they shop. I also shoot nearly all of our action and lifestyle imagery. Brand Development- I am tasked with the job of creating brands from the ground up. I have worked with International as well as domestic partners in order to develop and grow brands from design and planning to implementation. Ecommerce solutions- Working with our leaders as well as our IT department to develop tools to create successful solutions to make our ecommerce platform a better experience for our customers.Business development- Regular discussions about the future of the company, I am able to work with our leaders to have input in the future of our company. Understanding and utilizing the principles of Kaizen in order to create an efficient workplace. My role is a problem solver, when projects are outside of the scope of our normal capabilities I figure out how to get it done. I regularly take on tasks that are outside of my comfort zone and successfully bring quality solutions to the table.

Boulder, Co, Us

Lead Buyer, managing inventory levels, turn rates, purchasing strategies and negotiating terms. Consulted with other buyers on buying strategies for additional brands. - Negotiated exclusive contracts with significant impact to nutrition category profitability - Created buying strategies for new clothing lines increasing profitability and margin while minimizing management efforts - Improved turn rates while improving fulfilment rates.

Boulder, Co, Us

Creative director and manager of the production of an 84 page color catalog issued 4 times a year. Managing Employees, copy editing and creative lead for all aspects of the catalog production.

When the opportunity comes to work with an international company to develop branding, products and packaging you take it.Successfully lead the development and creation of: - Logo Assets - Brand Style Guide - Product Design & Styling - Packaging Design & StylingDevelopment of a unique brand and style created an unmistakable product that both honored the Japanese heritage of the brand and manufacturer while ensuring it stood apart in the market place.

Boulder, Co, Us

Sales representative specializing in high end bicycle builds and custom fitting.

Motionboy Productions was an adventure sports interactive media company. We specialized in design and production of video and interactive websites for sports related industrit's.*Media 100 Video Editer*Photographer*Client liaison*Business direction and development

Intern then employee, responsible for:*Adobe After Effects *Media 100 Video editer*Cameraman utilizing a variety of cameras*Grip*Gopher

Bs, Media Communication And Technology

Industrial Design