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My wife & I acquired Creative Arts Academy which has a 20 year history in the Utah dance community and is one of the top places to dance in Utah. We have well over 500 dancers, 250+ classes per week, and 3 major productions put on each year. Our dancers are trained in ballet, contemporary, jazz, & hip hop from ages 3-18.Located on the Bountiful Main Street we have a nearly 30,000 square foot facilty with a many studios and a Grand Ballroom that is also available for dance events, wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, corporate events, and more.

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Retained following 2021 acquisition of Klymit and held role in the acquisition strategy. Spearheaded the integration of the products and brands. for key products Rightline Gear, Waterport, and Cascadia Vehicle Tents.• P&L ownership for Camp Segment, serving as key member of leadership team, overseeing annual budget of over $1M, product purchasing of $17M, and product growth strategy for Klymit, Rightline Gear, Waterport, and Cascadia Vehicle Tents.• Designed new concept-to-customer stage gate process and product roadmaps for acquired brands after building Product Management Team of 3 from the ground up.• Improved user experience and built foundation to support stronger retail presence after leading initiative to redesign consumer packaging, with expected Q2 2024 launch.• Launched 18 products annually as Head of Product Design, Development, and Engineering for 4 brands.• Increased existing portfolio of 7 U.S. Patents by filing 2 new Patents, improving intellectual property valuation.• Identified strategic products to be re sourced with improved product quality, reducing COGS by over 10%• Conducted SKU rationalization for over 200 products, cutting poor performing products and achieving savings of $500k+ in product purchasing.• Led tradeshow strategy for 7 Gathr brands and optimized budget to save 20% while achieving the same results.

Kaysville, Utah, Us

Recruited into pre-revenue and pre-product founding team for start-up designer and manufacturer of camping gear and outdoor goods, reaching a $21M+ valuation. Navigated successful sale to Gathr Outdoors in 2021. Co-owned inventory forecasting and purchasing modeling, personally managing factory payables, timing, and cash flow for all inventory purchases. Managed Warehouse and Warranty Team of 8 and Design and Engineering team of 4. Developed and managed QA/QC processes, owned inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and distribution. Launched 250 global products.• Optimized the Omni-channel strategy by adopting tech stacks, including NetSuite (ERP) and Backbone PLM to support multiple workflows and streamline front-end and back-end capabilities.• Built long-term manufacturing partnerships with 25+ vendors across Taiwan, China, Vietnam, and Cambodia, ensuring reliable and economical supply chain and distribution channels.• Delivered continuous YoY margin improvements between 1%-5%, maintaining P&L ownership, overseeing Bills of Materials (BOMs), and managing landed and distribution costs through the lens of a business owner.• Improved inbound and outbound shipping and labor costs by 10% maintaining timely and on-budget product delivery through strategic vendor negotiation, selection, and beneficial contract terms.• Oversaw 250 different products from concept to commercialization in over 35 different countries.• Launched 5.3 million units generating $180M in revenue after building and owning product roadmaps.• Managed IP portfolio and growth strategy, leading Original Equipment Manufacturer and Original Design Manufacturing (OEM/ODM) negotiations with retailers - Cabela's/Bass Pro, Granite Gear, Crazy Creek, Discobed, Tentsile, and smaller retailers nationally.

Kaysville, Utah, Us

• Headed the design and development of all 15 product lines (sleeping pads, backpacks, sleeping bags)• Served on management team to analyze, establish, and execute strategic goals, budgets, company growth, brand development and exit strategies • Operated product sourcing, purchasing, quality control, and forecasting • Oversaw and visited manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh• Managed quality control, warranty, shipping, warehouse, and temporary personnel • Oversaw inventory management, domestic and international shipping logistics• Consulted with companies looking to use Klymit’s inflatable technology, including Black Diamond Equipment, Cabela’s, Thule, Bear Grylls, Gossamer Gear, Granite Gear, and Crazy Creek• Designed new backpack technology for Granite Gear (featured in Popular Science, Nov. 2012)

Kaysville, Utah, Us

• Joined pre-revenue & pre-product founding team• Played a cornerstone role in developing air inflatable apparel technology later sold to NuDown• Designed & developed the award-winning and globally recognized Inertia and Static V sleeping pad lines

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

What better way to put yourself through college than driving big rigs! I have a class A license and drove local haul US Postal Service mail contract routes between the hub and local offices.

Master'S Of Business Administration

Bs, Mechanical Engineering, Minor-Business Management